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Bold Enough to Ask

Bold Enough to Ask

Written by: BreatheStrong CF
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 A BreatheStrong CF podcast featuring tough conversations on sexual & reproductive health for people with cystic fibrosisRelationships are hard. Intimacy is complicated. Throw in cystic fibrosis, and things get real.

BreatheStrong CF brings you a rare and honest podcast that dives into the awkward-but-real questions many are afraid to ask – the intimate, often unspoken realities of navigating sexual health, relationships, and reproductive health with a chronic illness. We aim to create a safe space for people with CF to ask the uncomfortable questions, hear the lived experiences, and get the answers they’re looking for.

Season 1: Men Have Questions

Season 1 of Bold Enough to Ask focuses on the nuances of reproductive health for men with cystic fibrosis. For many men with CF, this topic is left off the table among each other and even in clinic. This leaves men with a lot of questions as they navigate relationships, thoughts about fatherhood, and their general sexual health as they age.

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Episodes
  • S1: E2 Being a Dad

    S1: E2 Being a Dad
    Jan 8 2026

    Being a father is a significant decision for someone with CF, but with treatment advancements (in particular, modulators that have enhanced the longevity and quality of life of pwCF) and accessibility of assistive reproductive technologies, more men are finding the joys of fatherhood.

    Bold Enough to Ask is focused on sexual and reproductive issues and concerns in the cystic fibrosis community. Some topics are better suited for a mature audience.

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    58 mins
  • S1: E1 Infertility & the IVF Journey

    S1: E1 Infertility & the IVF Journey
    Jan 8 2026

    Infertility affects 98% of men with cystic fibrosis. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to navigate fertility testing, assisted reproduction, and relationship dynamics throughout the in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey for men. Guests share honest stories about the mix of science, hope, and vulnerability that comes with starting a family with CF.

    Bold Enough to Ask is focused on sexual and reproductive issues and concerns in the cystic fibrosis community. Some topics are better suited for a mature audience.

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    1 hr
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