Taboo Topics

Taboo Topics

Is there a question you’ve wanted to ask your doctor, but haven’t had the nerve? Like, “Why is my poop green?” or “Why do I have pain after sex?” On the Taboo Topics podcast, host Mary Frances Emmons tracks down the answers to your most embarrassing questions – so you don't have to! Tune in each month as Orlando Health's leading experts discuss the taboo topic of the moment while helping erase some of the stigmas around personal health.

Why Am I Constipated?
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Why Am I Constipated?

Recent Episodes

Aug. 17, 2026

Why Am I Constipated?

Everyone’s different, but what’s “normal” when it comes to bowel movements? Orlando Health gastroenterologist Dr. Tania Lopez explains what determines your normal rhythm—and what you can do to change it.
July 20, 2026

Can I Have Sex After Cancer?

Cancer treatment takes a physical and emotional toll. How does that affect a patient's sex life? Dr. Shelly Seward, a board-certified gynecologic cancer expert at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, explores the options for patients and their partners.
June 15, 2026

Does That Really Work?

The “Best of Taboo Topics” series continues with “Does That Really Work?” featuring top advice from five Orlando Health experts. From cranberries to cooking oil, we explore home remedies and common-sense solutions that may surprise you.
May 18, 2026

Can I Exercise Too Much?

“No pain, no gain” isn’t always true. Dr. Justin Thompson with Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute explains how to recognize when your body is breaking down faster than it can recover.
April 20, 2026

What's That Noise?

Digestive noises — from burps to belly gurgles to farts — can be embarrassing. But what do they say about your inner health? Dr. Tanya Lopez, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Orlando Health, explains what they mean and when to worry. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
March 16, 2026

What’s a Vulva?

Many women confuse the vulva with the vagina. Dr. Shelly Seward, a gynecologic cancer specialist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, explains the difference and why a quick monthly vulva self-check, like a breast exam, matters.

About the Host

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Mary Frances Emmons

Taboo Topics host Mary Frances Emmons is a veteran journalist, serving nearly 20 years in multiple print and multimedia roles at the Orlando Sentinel, followed by more than a decade as a writer, underwater videographer and social media influencer for Scuba Diving magazine. She is a native of Orlando — fun fact: Mary Frances was actually born at Orlando Health, on the site of its downtown flagship campus — and was educated at Brown University and the University of Georgia. At age 6, she began vocal training in sacred and secular music, eventually performing in a half-dozen Orlando indie-rock bands. Today, she sings with Winter Park's Bach Festival Choir and lives with her husband in downtown Orlando.