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Over the years, I've had the honor of sitting down with podcast hosts, journalists, scholars, and fellow professionals to talk about the things we don't talk about enough — sexual health, intimacy, and the soul work underneath both. Below is a collection of those conversations.
Podcast Interviews
Ep. 32: Sameera Qureshi The AFTA Podcast · November 2024
The application of sexual health for Muslims, the role of the soul, and the revival of the Islamic tradition. Listen here
The Birds & The Bees with Sameera Qureshi Me and My Muslim Friends · May 2024
A conversation on Muslim sexual health, the impact of limited sex education in Muslim communities, and the common challenges many Muslims face in relationships, intimacy, and emotional wellbeing. Listen here
Ep 7 – Managing Sexual Desires as a Single Muslimah In Balance · January 2024
On why there shouldn't be taboos in Islam — especially around the way Allah created us — and why sexual education has so often been ignored or shamed in our community. Listen here
Ep 101: Sameera Qureshi Making Sense of Islam · September 2021
A conversation exploring my work in Islamic sexual health education, alongside a trauma-informed approach to healing and wellbeing. Listen here
Article Interviews
The Role of Parents as Sexual Educators – 6 Things You Should Know Amaliah · June 2022
A faith-centered look at the role parents play in providing healthy, age-appropriate sexual education to children — while nurturing trust, safety, and Islamic values within the family. Read here
What This Muslim Sexual Health Educator Wants You to Know About Islam and Sex Cosmopolitan · April 2022
On common misconceptions around Islam and sexual wellness, and what it looks like to build faith-conscious sexual health education. Read here
8 Muslim Sex Educators and Resources Amaliah · January 2022
A roundup of Muslim sex educators and experts helping create healthier, faith-conscious conversations around sex, relationships, and sexual wellbeing. Read here
How These Muslim Women Are Reclaiming Their Sexuality Refinery29 · August 2021
On breaking stigma, improving education, and creating more open conversations around intimacy and wellbeing in Muslim communities. Read here
Sameera Qureshi on Sexual Health, Spirituality, and Taboos Brown Girl Magazine · August 2021
A conversation on sexual health, spirituality, and cultural taboos within Muslim communities — the gaps in education, the shame around these discussions, and the importance of faith-centered sexual health awareness. Read here
Reclaiming Abstinence: Moving Beyond Shame and Fear to an Empowered Choice Patheos · January 2016
On redefining abstinence through an empowering, compassionate lens — moving away from shame-based narratives toward informed, values-centered choices. Read here
Sexual Health for Muslims x Making Sense of Islam Video Series
Islamic Perspectives of Menstrual and Non-Menstrual Bleeding March 2023 What does the Shariah indicate about the minimum and maximum length of menstruation, and what do Muslim women need to know in relation to prayer and fasting? Watch here
Islamic Perspectives of BDSM
March 2023 Islamic perspectives on BDSM as it relates to sexual intimacy in marriage — how to approach the topic when it comes up during the premarital phase or within marriage. Watch here
Muslims and "Sex-Less" Marriages
February 2023 Why some Muslim couples struggle with sexual intimacy in marriage, and what Islamic perspectives tell us about this topic. Watch here
Islamic Perspectives of Premarital Sex
December 2022 The reality of premarital sex among Muslims, and Islamic perspectives on this topic — and why. Watch here
Islamic Perspectives of Birth Control
December 2022 Was birth control used in the past within Islamic societies, and what do Islamic perspectives tell us about this topic today? Watch here
Islamic Perspectives of Sex Toys within Muslim Marriages
November 2022 What sex toys are typically used for in relation to sexual intimacy, and what Islamic perspectives tell us about their use. Watch here
Pornography in Muslim Marriages: Impacts on Sexual Intimacy
November 2022 The impacts when a spouse views pornography, how a couple can repair the damage, and Islamic perspectives on the topic. Watch here
Islamic Perspectives of Masturbation
October 2022 What Islam reveals about masturbation among single Muslims, and the reality of what many are struggling with. Watch here
Vaginal Discharge: Ghusl or Wudu?
October 2022 A common question among Muslim women — does non-menstrual vaginal discharge require ghusl or wudu? Breaking down what's required for different types. Watch here
Muslims and Marital Intimacy: The "Angels Cursing" Hadith
September 2022 Exploring the "Angels Cursing" hadith and what it means for how we understand marital intimacy. Watch here
Foreplay in Muslim Marriages
September 2022 What role foreplay plays in Muslim marriage, and how spouses can understand it in the context of sexual intimacy. Watch here
Media And Speaking Inquiries
If you're working on a story, hosting a podcast, or putting together a panel and would like to have me as part of the conversation, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out through the contact form below and let's talk about what you have in mind.