In Part 2 of this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné's guest shares the devastating impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) on her mental health, including body dysmorphia and sexual trauma. She bravely reveals her first sexual experience, which resulted from marital rape from her first husband. However, over time, she shifted her mindset on sex, from faking orgasms to exploring her sexuality, which made sex more pleasurable. Eboné's guest also opens up about how FGM affected her relationship with God and how her religion shifted her thoughts on her ideal man. The conversation also delves into the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, both mentally and physically, and how delivery felt like she was experiencing FGM all over again. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of ending FGM through education and providing support to survivors of female genital mutilation while encouraging them to seek justice.

Connect: @thephgpodcast

In Part 2 of this week's episode of The Professional Homegirl Podcast, Eboné's guest shares the devastating impact of female genital mutilation (FGM) on her mental health, including body dysmorphia and sexual trauma. She bravely reveals her first sexual experience, which resulted from marital rape from her first husband. However, over time, she shifted her mindset on sex, from faking orgasms to exploring her sexuality, which made sex more pleasurable. Eboné's guest also opens up about how FGM affected her relationship with God and how her religion shifted her thoughts on her ideal man. The conversation also delves into the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, both mentally and physically, and how delivery felt like she was experiencing FGM all over again. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of ending FGM through education and providing support to survivors of female genital mutilation while encouraging them to seek justice.
Connect: <a>@thephgpodcast</a>

Welcome to Pretty Private with Eboné—the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who’ve faced it all—childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more—and found the strength to make it to the other side.

Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Eboné delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.

What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.

Guests share their truth without fear of judgment—free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.

Pretty Private isn’t just a podcast—it’s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Welcome to Pretty Private with Ebon&eacute;&mdash;the podcast where silence is broken and stories are set free. Every Tuesday, we explore the untold experiences of women of color who&rsquo;ve faced it all&mdash;childhood trauma, addiction, abuse, incarceration, grief, mental health struggles, and more&mdash;and found the strength to make it to the other side.
Hosted by your favorite Professional Homegirl, Ebon&eacute; delivers raw, unfiltered conversations that inspire, empower, and remind you that healing begins with being heard.
What sets Pretty Private apart ... Anonymity.
Guests share their truth without fear of judgment&mdash;free to speak openly in a space created just for them. From survivors and sex workers to professionals and cultural change makers, these powerful interviews will shift your perspective and speak to your soul.
Pretty Private&nbsp;isn&rsquo;t just a podcast&mdash;it&rsquo;s your personal guide for turning storylines into lifelines.

Pretty Private with Eboné

I'm A Survivor of Female Genital Mutilation Part 2

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