LST FAVES: The Parents' Guide to Affairs with Esther Perel
Most of us, at some point, will be touched by an affair—whether in our own relationships, or because one of our parents cheated, or because we are a trusted confidant. It’s a scary thing to think about, especially when kids are in the mix. Couples therapist Esther Perel joins us with advice on how to navigate affairs and how to keep them from happening in the first place.
⭐️ This episode originally aired on December 6, 2017 and is a favorite from the LST archives. It’s also part of our ongoing Sex & Parenthood series. We’ll be airing a few episodes from the series over the next few weeks, while we gear up for our next batch of new episodes. You can find the full series here.
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Books by Esther Perel (using our affiliate links supports the show!)
• The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
• Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
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Esther’s Podcast
• Where Should We Begin?
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LST FAVES: W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex
For most of his life, comedian W. Kamau Bell assumed his single mom never had sex after she made him. Today, he gets the real story.
⭐️ This episode originally aired on July 12, 2016 and is a favorite from the LST archives. It’s also part of our ongoing Sex & Parenthood series. We’ll be airing a few episodes from the series over the next few weeks, while we gear up for our next batch of new episodes. You can find the full series here.
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Secrets from the Vagina Whisperer
When Sara Reardon’s friends discovered she had answers for all their (and their moms’) weird vagina questions, they called her “The Vagina Whisperer.” Sara embraced the nickname and, like a true superhero, put on her cape (ahem, vulva costume) and went on a mission to save leaky, dry, painful, and aging vaginas around the world with her pelvic floor physical therapy practice and fun, educational videos. Tune in for Sara’s tips — and answers to YOUR questions — about keeping things healthy down there.
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Recommendations from the archive
• #49 Healing After Childbirth
• All episodes from our ongoing Sex & Parenthood Series (we will be airing a few of these in the coming weeks as we gear up for our next batch of new episodes)
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Upcoming live pelvic floor AMA!
Join Hillary and her very own pelvic floor PT, Debra Goldman, for a live AMA on Wednesday, June 18th 1-2pm ET. This event is available for LST+ members, and we are currently offering 10% off annual membership with code VAGINA. We did this once before and it was super fun, so don’t miss it! There is truly no such thing as TMI here, so come prepared with questions!
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Episode resources
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• Vagina Survival Kit, curated for LST by Sara
• Sara’s book: FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage
• Sara’s website
• The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram
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The Permanent Birth Control Option Doctors Rarely Mention
Anna North spent years reporting on reproductive health — so she was surprised when her doctor suggested a birth control method she’d never heard of. In this episode, Anna shares why she chose to end her potential for having kids while giving birth to one… and who else might want to consider this little-known procedure.
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Recommended from the archive
#71 A Childless Man Gets a C-Section
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Articles by Anna North (Vox)
• The cancer-reducing birth control method you might not have heard of
• What science is just starting to understand about periods
• The failed promise of egg freezing
• Anna’s newsletter: Kids Today
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Novels by Anna North (using our links supports the show!)
• Outlawed
• Bog Queen
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Xyla vs. the FAA
Xyla Foxlin started flying as a teenager. By her twenties, she was piloting her own plane and building another from scratch. But when a private health crisis went public, she wound up in a battle with the FAA that could ground her for good.
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Recommendations from the archive
• #51 Real Teens, Fake Babies
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, dial 988
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More about Xyla
• Xyla’s YouTube channel
• Xyla’s IUD video
• Xyla’s FAA video
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More on pilots and mental health
• Why Airline Pilots Feel Pushed to Hide Their Mental Health, The New York Times
• It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health, Scientific American
• FAA Should Not Require Pilots to Disclose Talk Therapy, Panel Says, Reuters
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The Pilot Mental Health Campaign
The Pilot Mental Health Campaign offers resources for pilots struggling with mental health issues and is advocating for two bipartisan bills in congress. Learn more here.
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Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank.
The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships.
If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes:
• #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story
• #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex
• The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211)
• #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids
• It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
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