Episodes

Safe sex in a hookup culture
April 15, 2025

Safe sex in a hookup culture

And what you should know before you stop using barrier protection
How much protein do I really need?
April 1, 2025

How much protein do I really need?

How many grams per day, and how to get enough
Ask the Gynecologists
March 25, 2025

Ask the Gynecologists

Debunking what you thought you knew about the annual gynecologist visit
Balancing the Mental Load
March 18, 2025

Balancing the Mental Load

how to slow down the never ending mental to-do list
What happens during pelvic floor physical therapy?
Nov. 20, 2024

What happens during pelvic floor physical therapy?

Turns out, it's not nearly as invasive as it sounds
Protein, carbs, mushroom powders, fasting...a Q&A on nutrition fads
Nov. 13, 2024

Protein, carbs, mushroom powders, fasting...a Q&A on nutrition fads

If you're confused by nutrition advice on social media, you're not alone
The two main causes of lung cancer
Nov. 6, 2024

The two main causes of lung cancer

And why you're at risk level even after you stop smoking
Why am I so gassy?
Oct. 30, 2024

Why am I so gassy?

Burps, farts and everything in between
What causes kidney stones and how to treat them
6
Oct. 23, 2024

What causes kidney stones and how to treat them

The tiny terrors that cause so much pain
What are the symptoms and treatments of uterine fibroids?
5
Oct. 16, 2024

What are the symptoms and treatments of uterine fibroids?

...and why you need to talk about it with your doctor
Perimenopause! Are you kidding me with these symptoms?
4
Oct. 9, 2024

Perimenopause! Are you kidding me with these symptoms?

It's just a phase, but strap in for a wild ride!
Breast health and the life-saving power of mammograms
3
Oct. 2, 2024

Breast health and the life-saving power of mammograms

and what to look for in-between your annual test
Are you sober curious?
2
Sept. 25, 2024

Are you sober curious?

How much alcohol is too much?
How do I know if I'm having a stroke?
1
Sept. 19, 2024

How do I know if I'm having a stroke?

The stroke symptoms every human needs to know
Setting healthy boundaries – the self-care task you can’t ignore!
May 22, 2024

Setting healthy boundaries – the self-care task you can’t ignore!

Life without healthy boundaries can result in anger, dread or frustration. Setting boundaries is a learned skill and if you’re a people pleaser who doesn’t like to say no, it’s probably a skill you find challenging. Dr. Micah Kremp a sky from WakeMed answers Sarah’s questions about boundaries and self-care, including how to start e xamining your own relationships for triggers that signal your boundaries need some work. Find Dr. Kremp a sky at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.c...
What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and how does it affect fertility?
May 15, 2024

What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and how does it affect fertility?

PCOS affects up to 15% of women and is usually diagnosed in the teen years . The hormonal imbalance can be tied to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, metabolic syndrome and an increase in the male hormone, androgen. You can bet Sarah King has a lot of questions about this one! Dr. Darlene Esp er from WakeMed covers th e causes , symptom s and treatments . Find Dr. Esper at wakemed.org. Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/ sarahhasquestions . DISCLAIMER: The information presented in t...
Does cranberry juice cure a UTI? Causes, symptoms & treatments for urinary tract infections
May 8, 2024

Does cranberry juice cure a UTI? Causes, symptoms & treatments for urinary tract infections

Most women will get a urinary tract infection (or UTI) at some point . Yes, men can get them too, but they’re more common for women. With the rectum, vagina and urethra i n close proximity , there’s bound to be some cross contamination. So how can we avoid UTIs? Nurse Practitioner Emily Shama Barnes answers Sarah’s questions about causes, symptoms, treatments and whether cranberry juice is a cure all. We also discuss the symptoms of UTIs in older people. They’re not at all the same as for younge...
What is endometriosis, and why is it so hard to diagnose?
May 1, 2024

What is endometriosis, and why is it so hard to diagnose?

Endometriosis sucks! It affects 10-15% of women and there is no cure. It’s a painful condition where cells from the uter ine lining end up outside of the uterus. Those cells can attach to your cervix, bladder, bowel or other organs . And they continue to be affected by your monthly cycles just like regular uterine tissue. Sarah King talks to Dr. Adam Kansagor , an OB-GYN with Wake Med Health and Hospitals about symptoms, treatments, and why simply getting a diagnosis can be difficult. Find Dr. K...
What’s up DOWN THERE? A lesson on female sexual anatomy and which feminine “hygiene” products to avoid
April 24, 2024

What’s up DOWN THERE? A lesson on female sexual anatomy and which feminine “hygiene” products to avoid

WTH is a boric acid vaginal suppository? If you've been down the “female hygiene” aisle at the drug store lately you've probably seen them. And there are hundreds of products out now that claim to tackle vaginal pH balance and reduce odor . Do we really need these things? Are soap and water not enough? Dr. Victoria Fashakin , an OB-GYN from WakeMed in Raleigh, NC, answers Sarah ’s questions on vaginal health. And side note: the whole region includes a lot more than the vagina. Dr. F ashakin walk...
Let’s talk about sex, again! Q&A on orgasms, libido, “dysfunction” & more!
April 17, 2024

Let’s talk about sex, again! Q&A on orgasms, libido, “dysfunction” & more!

We could ask questions about sex and sexual dysfunction all day . We tackled the first round of questions in an episode in season one. Now Dr. Jenna Beckham is back to answer more of Sarah’s questions, including: What exactly happens during an orgasm? Is wanting less sex really a dysfunction, or is every human j us t built different? Do straight and lesbian women bring up different sexual concerns? What about different generations? Send your questions to Sarah at wralfm.com/ sarahhasquestions . ...
Is being fat bad for us, or can we really be “healthy at any size”?
April 10, 2024

Is being fat bad for us, or can we really be “healthy at any size”?

Who defines obesity, BMI and what's a healthy weight?
Are our shoes to blame for all of our foot pain, even plantar fasciitis?
April 3, 2024

Are our shoes to blame for all of our foot pain, even plantar fasciitis?

Plus a rundown of shoes from heels and Hokas to Crocs and Chacos
How do our bodies change AFTER pregnancy?
March 27, 2024

How do our bodies change AFTER pregnancy?

Welcome to the new “normal”