New Year - New You: Preparing for your next Ob/Gyn visit
As an Ob/Gyn I'm sympathetic. You've waited several weeks for this appointment (or have been collecting issues over the past year waiting for your annual visit) and you're one of 30 women your healthcare provider will see today so she seems rushed trying to get you in and out during the 15 minute window you've been given on the schedule. Trust me, your doctor would love to spend more time with you but if she does, she just gets further and further behind (and more negative re
Health Class Redux: Your Lady Parts
Look familiar? This is all girls and women are taught about their "lady parts" in health class or sex ed. I bet all of you reading this could identify all (or nearly all) of these parts without the labels. But what about the parts we can actually see? How many of us know the difference between the labia minora and majora or the mons pubis? Researchers at USC recently published a study where they tested women about their knowledge of their lady parts. The average score was 66%
Health class redux: vaginal discharge edition, aka "Is this normal?"
artwork by Elisa Riemer Ahhh...vaginal discharge. Just the word makes some people uncomfortable. But it shouldn't! Vaginal discharge is like sweat from the vagina - and most discharge is completely normal! For more information, check out the latest blog from my sister campaign (Tryst Network) where I encourage all women to "Take Charge of Your Discharge!" #smartvagina #vagina #discharge #healthclass #womenshealth #anatomy #reproductivehealth #sexualhealth #takecharge #sexed #
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