This episode is brought to you by Sweetgreen and AquaTru.  When we think of sex, we may not immediately think of longevity. Yet a healthy sex life is related to longevity, and challenges in sexual health can often be precursory signs for underlying metabolic or chronic health issues.  Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with board-certified urologist Dr. Rena Malik to discuss the importance of healthy sex life and the challenges men and women face with low libido levels, pelvic floor dysfunction, hormone imbalances, and masturbation. Dr. Malik shares her expert advice on increasing sex in our busy lives and the science behind sexual health, diet, exercise, and orgasms. She also discusses the roadblocks that prevent us from having optimal sex lives and the importance of positive and exploratory communication with our partners.  Dr. Rena Malik is a board-certified urologist with a talent for dispelling medical misinformation, discussing intimate topics, and evidence-based discussions of taboo topics. Dr. Malik is also a prominent reconstructive urologist treating bladder conditions, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, and hormone management. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Malik dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): The relationship between sex and longevity (2:00 / 2:00)The impact of sex on mood (4:30 / 4:30) How often should we be having sex (6:30 / 6:30)Masturbation as a taboo topic, and knowing what you like (9:54 / 8:28)Mental roadblocks that impact sex life (17:27 / 15:43)Exercising to improve your sex life and the pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle (22:41 / 21:08)The challenges that women face that impact their sex life and how to improve sensation (27:25 / 25:53)What deteriorates the pelvic floor and how to treat a weak pelvic floor (46:21 /43:26)Desire, erectile dysfunction, and challenges men face (55:30 / 52:08)Nitric Oxide’s critical role in sexual health (1:01:39 / 58:35)The top myths about the female anatomy (1:11:50 / 1:08:45)Sexual desire mismatch and what you can do to fix it (1:15:54 / 1:12:40)The pros and cons of pornography (1:23:33 / 1:20:29)Supplements that support sexual health (1:34:58 / 1:31:48)Sexual positions that are pleasurable for both parties (1:38:41 / 1:35:35)How Dr. Malik began her social media presence (1:42:35 / 1:39:28)Tips for parents who want to educate their children (1:47:40 / 1:44:44) For more on Dr. Malik, follow her via Instagram @renamalikmd, Twitter @renamalikmd, Facebook, and YouTube.   Find out more about Sweetgreen and their newest protein plates at www.sweetgreen.com. New Users of the sweet green app can use the code "Dhru5" for $5 off.  AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.