In this Valentine’s Day episode, the Green Docs review toxic-free romance. Yes, it can happen. You’ll learn how couples, including expectant couples, can enjoy a swoon-worthy evening without any extra toxic chemicals – from chocolate and sweets, safe foods to enjoy, flowers, spa days, and other – ahem – “lotions.” Plus, have you ever wondered if safe sex is actually safe in pregnancy? Later in the episode we’ll switch it up and talk with a co-founder of a premium non-alcoholic beverage company, Something and Nothing, and get some rose-themed mocktails to cap the night.
Nate and Bruce review the latest headlines: France’s government extends parental leave as they witness their lowest birth rate since WWII; the International Pasta Organization (yes, real organization) reports that the happiness from pasta exceeds that from music and sports; and could there really be contraception for men? Also – hear how Nate got to talk cars with Matt Farah, Bruce made another trip around the sun, and the podcast reached 3,000 downloads. Many balloons!
Show Links
France to reform parental leave after births hit lowest since WWII:
Happiness from eating pasta is greater than what you get from music and sports:
https://www.foodandwine.com/eating-pasta-is-scientifically-proven-to-make-you-feel-better-8548017
Gel injected into scrotum could be next male contraceptive:
https://www.wired.com/story/male-contraceptive-contraline-vasalgel-hydrogel/#
Chocolate- what to know:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dark-milk-or-white-which-chocolate-is-best-for-your-heart
https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/chocolate-when-pregnant#recommendations
Sweets to have and to avoid:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007430.htm
Slippery stuff- what to know:
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/vaginal-lubricants#what-it-is
Sex during pregnancy: enjoy!
Mocktails: health pe
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