Ready for Anal Play? Learn the Dos and Don'ts (& more!) from a Gastroenterologist

Today we are joined by Dr. Kumkum Patel, a board certified gastroenterologist and renowned expert in irritable bowel syndrome and pelvic floor dysfunction causing gastrointestinal symptoms. She's also regularly seen on the media, giving her expert opinion on gastrointestinal issues around the country. On today's episode, we discussed the gut microbiome and gut health. What exactly is a gut microbiome and what can we do to make sure that our gut microbiome is healthy? What are prebiotics and probiotics? And is there a role for supplements? What are the best foods that you could eat for your gut health? We also talk about how fasting, cleanses and artificial sweeteners might affect the gut microbiome .Then we talk about how certain types of diets, like the ketogenic diet or the carnivore diet, might affect your gut health. We also talk about bloating constipation and stinky farts. Why do these things happen and what should you do about them? We also talk about how your gut health is affected not only by what you eat, but by what you see and what you hear and how what you surround yourself with can affect your gut health. Lastly, we talk about sexual health in terms of anal play. What can you do to prepare for anal play to make sure it's the most hygienic and safest possible, and how you can avoid issues like anal sphincter injury, rectal prolapse and other possible consequences that can occur when anal play is performed incorrectly? And how can you prep yourself for anal play for it to be the most enjoyable and comfortable for both individuals?

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:21 Diet and Gut Health

06:36 Sunlight, Sound, and Mental Health Effects on Gut

08:01 Prebiotics and Probiotics for Digestive Health

12:17 Supplements and Diet for Gut Health

19:16 Gut Health and Skin Connection

20:09 Advanced Gut Health Topics

26:37 Cleansing Methods for Gut Health

27:25 Understanding Leaky Gut

29:13 Foods and Gut Health

30:11 Irritable Bowel Syndrome Insights

31:40 Digestive Issues: Constipation and Bloating

35:21 Diet and Colon Cancer Risk

37:46 Preparation for Anal Play

45:58 Colon Cancer Awareness & Importance of Colonoscopy

49:44 Anal Play: Safety and Health

01:01:34 Closing

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