Rena Malik, MD Podcast
Rena Malik, MD
Finally, honest answers to the questions you're too embarrassed to ask.
Hosted by board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Rena Malik, this podcast delivers science-backed solutions for sexual health, relationships, and total health optimization.
From 'why is my sex drive tanking?' to 'how do I get better in bed'—Dr. Malik teams up with top experts to tackle the intimate health questions you've been Googling at 2am.
Walk away with practical, evidence-based advice you can use today to transform your sex life, boost your confidence, and strengthen your relationships.
Subscribe now and join thousands taking charge of their health and happiness.
Hosted by board-certified urologist and pelvic surgeon Dr. Rena Malik, this podcast delivers science-backed solutions for sexual health, relationships, and total health optimization.
From 'why is my sex drive tanking?' to 'how do I get better in bed'—Dr. Malik teams up with top experts to tackle the intimate health questions you've been Googling at 2am.
Walk away with practical, evidence-based advice you can use today to transform your sex life, boost your confidence, and strengthen your relationships.
Subscribe now and join thousands taking charge of their health and happiness.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 1h 37min
The 5-Minute Poop Rule (And Why It Matters) ft. Dr. Trisha Parischa
Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist and gut–brain researcher, explains bathroom habits and bowel basics. She highlights the five-minute rule and why long toilet sits and phones raise hemorrhoid risk. They cover rising colorectal cancer in young people, diet impacts, leaky gut myths, and the gut–brain connection in stress and chronic symptoms.
Apr 1, 2026 • 16min
Moment: This Is Why Your Knees Hurt More Than They Should
Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon and musculoskeletal expert, shares concise tips on boosting bone density with impact and resistance work. She explains how much jumping matters, compares weighted vests to plyometrics, and highlights pelvic floor concerns that should not sideline women. Practical cautions on ramping up training and spotting overtraining are discussed.
Mar 27, 2026 • 17min
Gas Station ED Pills? The Dangerous Truth No One Tells You
Practical tips for reducing nighttime urination and why age and prostate changes cause it. Clear warnings about unsafe gas station erectile pills and safer prescription alternatives. Discussion of menopause timing, mood swings, and supportive lifestyle steps for partners and long-term sexual wellness.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 25min
Moment: Why Prostate Cancer Screening Is More Confusing Than Ever
Scott Eggener, a leading prostate cancer surgeon and academic urologist, offers expert perspective on PSA screening and prostate cancer workups. He covers personalized screening timing and stopping rules. He discusses biomarkers and MRI trade-offs. He outlines modern biopsy approaches and how clinicians tell low-risk from potentially aggressive cancers.
Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 27min
Why Couples Fight About Money… Then Stop Having Sex
Dr. Heather Howard, a financial and sex counselor who studies money, relationships, and sexual health. She explores how financial power imbalances, duty sex, and money histories erode desire. Practical topics include budgeting for clarity, joint vs separate accounts, rebuilding autonomy, and pain-friendly sex strategies like ergoerotics.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 17min
Moment: Why Anal Sex Feels Amazing for Some People (And Painful for Others)
Dr. Frankie Bashan, sex-positive clinician and educator who offers practical sexual health and safety advice. She discusses anal sex basics like lube, relaxation, and safety. She talks about porn’s influence, realistic expectations, aftercare, and how to plan and set boundaries for threesomes. Practical, candid, and taboo-busting conversation.
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 40min
13% of People Take a Pill that Might Permanently Destroy their Sex Life ft. Dr. Irwin Goldstein
Irwin Goldstein, MD, pioneer in sexual medicine and urology who helped advance treatments like sildenafil. He explores orgasm phases and brain activation. They cover orgasm’s possible protective effects on brain health. Conversation includes medication-induced sexual dysfunction, new classifications of orgasm disorders, and emerging therapies like shockwave and PRP.
Mar 11, 2026 • 21min
Moment: The Science Behind Why Stronger People Feel More Confident
Michael Joseph Gross, author and cultural historian who wrote STRONGER, explores the hidden history of strength training. He traces the brain vs brawn myth, Victorian women lifting publicly, and how brief strength work could be normalized in daily life. They also discuss strength as a public health tool and surprising research linking lifting to mental and physical health.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 40min
Porn Director Reveals What Gets Faked in Almost Every Scene
Holly Randall, acclaimed photographer and director with 25+ years in adult film, offers a candid inside look at the industry. She talks about ethics and performer safety. She explains how tech and platforms like OnlyFans changed power dynamics. She discusses how porn shapes sexual expectations and the staging tricks that make fantasy look real.
Mar 4, 2026 • 20min
Moment: Should You Pay $2,500 for a Full-Body Scan? A Radiologist’s Honest Take
Dr. Matthew Davenport, radiologist and academic physician, gives a frank look at advanced imaging. He compares whole-body MRI and coronary calcium scoring, explores risks like overdiagnosis and incidental findings, and discusses MRI safety and repeated scans. Conversations cover evidence-based use, psychological impacts of testing, and how to choose safer contrast agents.
