We're talking hormones and women's healthcare with a prominent leader in women's medicine and author of 'Beyond The Pill,' Dr Jolene Brighten. Dr Brighten tells us how she combines naturopathic and conventional medicine to treat various hormonal imbalances and runs us through different options of birth control for women depending on how their bodies respond.  She tells us about PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome), which can occur after coming off of birth control and how she and other women have been misdiagnosed with it. Finally, Dr Brighten tells us about navigating health issues for the trans community, a horrifying TikTok trend that sheds light on how the US healthcare system is failing women and sexual abuse survivors, and how to better advocate for yourself in medical situations.  TW: Sexual Assault/Rape Follow Dr Brighten @DrJoleneBrighten  Follow us at @HowCumPodcast and Remy at @RemyKassimir  Sign up for access to extras for only $5 at patreon.com/howcum Check out our website for live forums & merch! RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE Book Mentioned - Medical Apartheid Movie Mentioned - Meet Your Meat Contraception Guide - Contraception Guide   Thanks to Manscaped. To get 20% off and free shipping off your order, use the promo code HOWCUM at Manscaped.com Thanks Dipsea.  Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/howcum. Thanks  Satisfyer.  25% off at Satisfyer.com and CODE  HOWCUM25