Ep. 23: Midlife Sexual Health Masterclass: with Gynogirl Dr Sameena Rahman
Ep. 23: Midlife Sexual Health Masterclass: with Gynogirl Dr Sameena Rahman  
Podcast: Heads and Tails
Published On: Fri May 08 2026
Description: What if the, low desire, or changes in your sex life you've been told are "normal" actually aren't? In this episode of Heads & Tails, Dr. Kate White and Jay White sit down with Dr. Sameena Rahman — widely known online as "GynoGirl" — for a candid, empowering conversation about women's sexual health, trauma-informed gynecology care, pelvic pain, libido, menopause, and why so many women are dismissed when they ask for help. Together, they unpack:     •    Why pain with sex is never something women should simply "push through"     •    How women are conditioned to normalize suffering     •    The connection between pelvic floor dysfunction, hormones, anxiety, and sexual pain     •    What pelvic floor physical therapy actually is — and why it can be life-changing     •    The difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire in long-term relationships     •    Why libido often disappears when sex becomes painful     •    How trauma, culture, shame, and "medical gaslighting" affect women's willingness to seek care     •    How perimenopause and menopause impact arousal, vaginal tissue, and intimacy     •    New treatments for female arousal, including topical sildenafil ("topical Viagra")     •    Why women need clinicians who actually have time and training to address sexual health concerns Dr. Rahman also shares insights from her upcoming book, Brown Girl's Disease: A Guide to Sexual Health and Empowerment Through a South Asian Lens, and discusses how women can better advocate for themselves in a healthcare system that often overlooks sexual wellness. If you've ever wondered:     •    "Is this normal?"     •    "Why does sex hurt?"     •    "Why don't I feel desire anymore?"     •    "Why do I feel dismissed by doctors?"     •    "Could hormones, stress, trauma, and relationship dynamics all be connected?" …this episode is for you. Because midlife isn't just about surviving changes — it's about recalibrating your body, mind, and relationships from your head to your tail.