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May 12, 2025 45 mins

Today on Good Sex @NYU Danielle and her guest cohost, Bernadette Ker a therapist in private practice and former NYU Tisch Counselor, welcomes Lourdes Castro who is the Director of NYU Food Lab, a registered dietitian with a background in culinary arts. Lourdes joins the podcast to explore nutrition's role in sexual health. 


In this episode of the podcast, we unpack nutritional myths around seed oils, alcohol, coffee and aphrodisiacs. Lourdes gives some practical questions to ask when considering our nutrition on a daily basis; such as, considering your protein source, what is your fiber source and how much of your food is processed.  Check out Fed substack by Lourdes Castro.

This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself!

If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.  

  • NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Relationship Respect Services 

  • For everyone: Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233  

For more show notes and resources, visit: https://www.nyu.edu/students/health-and-wellness/services/healthy-living/good-sex-at-nyu.html

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