On this episode we are joined by Dr Iwar ( The Waking Human) We discuss the impact of mental health on physical and emotional wellbeing. We also discussed the impact of toxic masculinity traits on the Mental health of men in black and African communities worldwide. The impact of stress on physical and mental health cannot be overemphasised and the importance of having relationships which create a safe space for us should not be ignored. Dr Iwar shares practical tips on how men and women can support each other through healthier and more conscious relationships while managing and unpacking our trauma.

You can find Dr Iwar on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thewakinghuman/?hl=en

On this episode of Taboo doctor, we are joined by Dr Francis Okoroh, who discusses the use of vasectomies as a contraceptive method. We explore the fears around the vasectomy procedure and vasectomy reversal and recovery.

He discussed the risks of cancer associated with vasectomy, especially the concerns around links to prostate cancer. We discuss the current facts which show no evidence of prostate cancer linked to vasectomy as a means of contraception. Male vasectomy is a walk-in day procedure which is done without general anaesthetic. We also explore the side effects of men having vasectomies and how soon after the procedure men can engage in sexual activity when seme becomes virtually free of sperm.

Dr Francis also discusses the failure rate of vasectomies and ho a vasectomy as a sterilization procedure for contraception has a higher success rate and lower failure rate.

Although we do not sing the family guy vasectomy song, we explore how men and women can support each other by sharing the burden of contraception.

The taboo doctor and Dr Francis explore why men should discuss vasectomies with their partners, urologists and doctors. We also discuss why communities would also be more open to talking about vasectomies in their communities to debunk the myths associated with it, especially those surrounding erectile function and prostate cancer.

On this episode we discuss miscarriage and abortion with Tito Idakula.

We explore the statistics around missed abortion, and missed miscarriage.

We also explore how and why miscarriages happen and how to support family and friends who have gone through early pregnancy loss, abortion, or infant loss Tito curates the healing cradle which caters to women who have suffered miscarriage, abortion or pregnancy loss at any time during their pregnancy