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The Longest Shortest Time: A Women’s Health Show for Everyone

Stories of pregnancy, birth, fertility, intimacy after kids, and the surprises of perimenopause. The Longest Shortest Time is your companion for all stages of reproductive and women's health. Host and journalist Hillary Frank brings depth and humor to conversations about the physical and emotional realities of parenting, and of living in a body that keeps changing—but you don’t have to be a parent (or woman) to listen! The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes: • #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story • #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex • The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211) • #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids • It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)

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The "sex recession" marks a significant decline in sexual activity among Millennials and Gen Z, driven by shifting cultural narratives and technological influences. While media previously fixated on the myth of rampant hookup culture, data reveals that young people are having less sex than previous generations, a trend...