Every week on Instagram we host “Ask Us Anything” question boxes… and every week we’re hit with hundreds of incredible questions we can’t possibly get to in Stories.

So today we’re pulling back the curtain and taking some of those unanswered Qs and going deep — giving you the nuance, context, tips, reassurance, and real-talk sex ed you wish you got in health class.

This episode is a true mixed bag: libido, orgasm, aging, menstrual phases, mismatched styles, swelling, simultaneous orgasms… the works. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?” the answer is probably in here.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why so many women have to learn how to orgasm with a partner — and why it’s not a flaw, it’s physiology
• How to reframe partnered orgasm so it doesn’t feel like a chore, obligation, or “teaching job”
• What to do if your sex styles don’t match (vanilla vs. rough, gentle vs. intense)
• How libido changes throughout your menstrual cycle — and what to expect in each phase
• Whether swelling of the labia or clitoris after sex is normal
• Why “finishing at the same time” is so rare — and how to create more synced-up moments

If you’ve ever felt confused, insecure, or alone with your questions, we hope this episode feels like a deep exhale. You deserve answers that make you feel seen, understood, and empowered in your sex life.

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