The Truth No One Told You About Female Arousal, Menopause & Vaginal Health | Ep. 184 (Part 2)

The Truth No One Told You About Female Arousal, Menopause & Vaginal Health | Ep. 184 (Part 2)

Author: Karen Bigman July 7, 2026 Duration: 26:55

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In Part 2 of my conversation with Sabrina Johnson, founder, president, and CEO of Daré Bioscience (NASDAQ: DARE), we get into everything we didn't have time for in Part 1 — starting with the practical questions every woman actually wants answered about Dare to Play.

We talk about how to use the sildenafil cream (where to apply it, what it feels like, and yes — what it tastes like if oral sex is on the table).

Then we go wide. Sabrina walks me through the full Daré pipeline: Dare to Reclaim, a once-a-month vaginal ring delivering both progesterone and estradiol together (coming next year as a compounded prescription); a non-hormonal tamoxifen vaginal insert in development for breast cancer survivors who can't take estrogen; and Dare to Restore FloraSync LF5, a clinically studied vaginal probiotic launching this quarter.

We also get into one of the most important consumer conversations I've had on this show: the truth about compounding. Compounded doesn't mean better — and Sabrina breaks down exactly what to ask when your doctor prescribes something, including whether the actual formula (not just the ingredient) has been clinically studied and published.

And she closes with something I wasn't expecting — an invitation for anyone to invest in Daré Bioscience for as little as $250. Because if only 1% of healthcare dollars go to women's health, maybe it's time women funded it themselves.

In This Episode:

0:00 – Welcome Back & Part 1 Recap

1:00 – How to Use Dare to Play: Where, How & What It Tastes Like

4:00 – How Long Do the Effects Last?

6:00 – Why Sabrina Founded Daré Bioscience

9:30 – Dare to Reclaim: Once-a-Month Vaginal Ring for Menopause

13:30 – A Non-Hormonal Solution for Breast Cancer Survivors

16:00 – The Truth About Compounded Medications

20:30 – How to Spot Junk Science & Ask Better Questions

22:30 – Dare to Restore: Clinically Studied Vaginal Probiotic

25:00 – Invest in Women's Health: Daré's Public Offering

26:40 – Wrap Up

About The Guest:

Sabrina Martucci Johnson is a seasoned life sciences executive and passionate advocate for women’s health innovation. As Founder, President,and Chief Executive Officer of Daré Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: DARE), she leads a purpose-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing novel, differentiated products for women. Under her leadership, Daré advances a diverse pipeline spanning contraception, fertility,menopause, sexual health, and vaginal health, with the goal of accelerating access to important therapies. Her leadership has been honored by Ernst &Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Pacific Southwest Region), Fierce Pharma’sMost Influential People in Biopharma, and inclusion on the Medicine MakerPower List and Endpoints Women in Biopharma. Driven by the belief that women deserve better options, Ms. Johnson champions innovation to transform how women worldwide experience their health and well-being.

Connect with Sabrina Johnson:

Website: https://darebioscience.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darebioscience

DARE to PLAY™ Sildenafil Cream: https://daretoplaybio.com

Invest: https://darebioscience.com/funding

About The Host:

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

Substack: https://karenbigman.substack.com

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