Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the politics, science, and cultural debate surrounding women’s sexual desire and the development of the first FDA-approved medication for low libido. Joined by Julie Bristow, executive producer of the documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs, and Who Has Control, and Cindy Eckert, founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, we unpack the long road to bringing Addyi to market and what the fight for a “female Viagra” reveals about gender bias in medicine, sexual autonomy, and whose health needs are prioritized.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
•What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire
•Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve
•Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed
•Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill
•Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic
•Understanding HSDD: Biology vs Context in Low Sexual Desire
•Can a Medication Empower Women’s Sexual Autonomy?
•Who Really Has Control? Power, Partners & the Medical System
•Addyi, Ozempic & the Shift From Moral Judgment to Biology
•Sexual Autonomy, Systemic Change & What True Choice Looks Like
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Julie Bristow & Cindy Eckert
youtube.com/watch?v=1BwevQXLu-U
catalystforcreators.com/our-team
instagram.com/bristow.julie
cindypinkceo.com
instagram.com/cindypinkceo
addyi.com
sproutpharmaceuticals.com
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
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1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
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Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
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Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we explore the politics, science, and cultural debate surrounding women’s sexual desire and the development of the first FDA-approved medication for low libido. Joined by Julie Bristow, executive producer of the documentary The Pink Pill: Sex, Drugs, and Who Has Control, and Cindy Eckert, founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals, we unpack the long road to bringing Addyi to market and what the fight for a “female Viagra” reveals about gender bias in medicine, sexual autonomy, and whose health needs are prioritized.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
•What Is Addyi? The First FDA-Approved Treatment for Low Female Desire
•Addyi vs Viagra: Why the “Pink Pill” Took 17 Years to Approve
•Cultural Bias in Medicine: Why Women’s Sexual Health Was Dismissed
•Why This Story Matters Now: The Documentary The Pink Pill
•Feminism, Pharma & Politics: Navigating a Controversial Topic
•Understanding HSDD: Biology vs Context in Low Sexual Desire
•Can a Medication Empower Women’s Sexual Autonomy?
•Who Really Has Control? Power, Partners & the Medical System
•Addyi, Ozempic & the Shift From Moral Judgment to Biology
•Sexual Autonomy, Systemic Change & What True Choice Looks Like
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Julie Bristow & Cindy Eckert
youtube.com/watch?v=1BwevQXLu-U
catalystforcreators.com/our-team
instagram.com/bristow.julie
cindypinkceo.com
instagram.com/cindypinkceo
addyi.com
sproutpharmaceuticals.com
📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️
Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp!
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies.
5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
📱 Follow me on Instagram and TikTok! @abbeyskitchen
instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course
(Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off)
grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01
My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: amzn.to/2nev0lf
Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: abbeyskitchen.com
If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
