Episode 68: Are your candles toxic for your fertility? Learn from Tristan Weholt from RoxHill Can...

Candles can be romantic, even sexy. But ironically, some can make it harder for you to get pregnant. Many common candles can have an impact on fertility, so if you’re trying to build your family, you may want to reconsider how you set the mood.
Candles and scents may impact fertility, but never fear: information is power. On this episode of Baby or Bust, you will learn what you need to know about fertility and candles.
In this episode, Dr. Lora Shahine is chatting with Tristan Weholt, founder of Rox Hill Candle Co. Tristan is here to share her insight on parabens, paraffin wax, and the harmful chemicals that are present in some candles.
Dr. Shahine and Tristan also discuss the differences between store-bought, mass-produced candles and those that are purchased through smaller companies - like knowing what ingredients are in the products you purchase.
Protecting reproductive rights is more important now than ever. For National Infertility Awareness Week, here’s how you can help:
This pineapple candle (citrus scent) was created in honor of infertility and reproductive rights.
Proceeds for candles purchased this week (April 21-27, 2024) will be donated to three non-profit organizations working hard to educate, advocate, and protect reproductive rights:

• ASRM (The American Society of Reproductive Medicine)
• Resolve
• Doctors for Fertility
In this episode you’ll hear:
[1:40] Meet Tristan Weholt, founder of Rox Hill Candle Co.
[5:11] What you need to know about the wax that goes into candles
[8:57] The importance of the wick for candles
[10:47] Considering the scent of your candle choices
[14:02] How to know if a candle is safe
[17:30] A candle for fertility
21:31] Closing
Resources mentioned:
www.roxhillcandleco.com (www.roxhillcandleco.com)
The Pineapple Candle: roxhillcandleco.com/products/roxhill-candle-co-x-dr-lora-shahine (roxhillcandleco.com/products/...)
Rox Hill Candle Co on IG: @roxhillcandleco ( / roxhillcandleco )
Fragrance & Oils from makesy.com (makesy.com/collections/fragra...)
National Library of Medicine - Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...)
Stay Up to Date in Fertility News and Events: Weekly Newsletter (drlorashahine.com/newsletter)
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[@itslaurenmac560]

I cannot believe that so many people do not take into consideration, the link between fragrances and infertility, and respiratory issues! 🙄 Thank you so much for sharing! I have been dying to find good solid information to share with others.

[@user-iv8jq7dd9y]

I actually work in the candle/soap fragrance business and am currently undergoing IVF.

[@shakiyagotdreams2299]

I don’t plan on ever having sex again with a man. No I’m not lesbian but I’m just hate having sex and the whole emotion behind it . I do want another baby. After blood test and all . What is the next step to getting pregnant!!! I feel like all these doctors appointments are sending me in circles and forcing me to have sex instead

[@Jess-wk5jo]

I have question Which gender is more likely people get with IUI artificial insemination and people have boy with artificial insemination ?

[@RishiRajxtrim]

🙂👍

[@drlorashahine]

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