FCP E140. Will painting my nails hurt my fertility?

11/19/24 • 13 min

In this week’s episode, I’m answering a common question I get in my DMs: will painting my nails impact my fertility? In this short and sweet listen I go through why this is an important question to ask and how we can realistically look at the toxic burden when it comes to the fertility journey.

Topics Covered:

My personal journey with toxic burden
What to consider when looking at toxic burden and fertility
Should you paint your nails, or dye your hair when TTC

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Topics Covered:

My personal journey with toxic burden
What to consider when looking at toxic burden and fertility
Should you paint your nails, or dye your hair when TTC

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Previous Episode

FCP E139. Reclaiming Intimacy During the Fertility Journey with Vanessa and Xander Marin

In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast, I sit down with intimacy experts Vanessa and Xander Marin to talk about the unique challenges that couples face with intimacy while navigating fertility struggles. Vanessa and Xander are known for their candid advice and practical strategies, and together, we explore ways to help you and your partner reconnect and overcome the pressures that fertility can put on your relationship.

Here’s what we cover:

The “Fairy Tale” expectations around sex and how they create unnecessary stress
Why sex can start to feel like just another “checkbox” and how to bring back the connection
How to break out of routine and rediscover passion during your fertility journey
Understanding responsive vs. spontaneous desire so each of you can feel supported
Tools and rituals to help maintain intimacy and reduce performance pressure
Tips for managing the “mental load” of trying to conceive and communicating about it

Resources We Mentioned:

Vanessa and Xander’s Foreplay Guides and Courses – These are fantastic, shame-free resources for bringing more excitement and understanding to your sex life
Follow Vanessa and Xander on Instagram for candid, relatable content: @vanessaandxander

If you’re ready to embrace a stronger connection and create a partnership-focused approach to intimacy, tune in and discover new ways to feel closer and more in sync with your partner. Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights to help you move forward on your fertility journey with confidence!

Next Episode

FCP E141. Ozempic, Berberine, and Supplement Safety with Dr. Mark Ratner

I got a chance to sit down with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer of Therologix and retired urologist focused in male fertility. We talked about the super popular GLP-1 craze in the health space currently, how we should approach these medications in the fertility space and the power of Berberine or Inositol as supportive products. Dr. Ratner also shared his expertise on supplement safety, and how to ensure you’re taking something that is not only safe but also effective and properly labelled, the danger of proprietary blends and the importance of education for consumers.

Theralogix, a Washington, DC based company is founded by a team of physicians and scientists committed to developing evidence-based, independently certified nutritional supplements. Find out what Theralogix has to offer on their site https://theralogix.com/

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