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The Vagina Bible
The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine
Jennifer Gunter4.6
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Does eating sugar cause yeast infections? Does pubic hair have a function?
Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen?
Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex?
What's the truth about the HPV vaccine?
So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed-whether it's websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health-and the internet's most popular go-to doc-comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about:
The vaginal microbiome
Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies
How diet impacts vaginal health
Stem cells and the vagina
Cosmetic vaginal surgery
What changes to expect during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through menopause
How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms
Plus:
Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health
How to select a tampon
The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot
… And so much more. Whether you're a twenty-six-year-old worried that her labia are "uncool" or a sixty-six-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource.
Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen?
Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex?
What's the truth about the HPV vaccine?
So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed-whether it's websites, advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB-GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health-and the internet's most popular go-to doc-comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey. Discover the truth about:
The vaginal microbiome
Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies
How diet impacts vaginal health
Stem cells and the vagina
Cosmetic vaginal surgery
What changes to expect during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through menopause
How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms
Plus:
Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health
How to select a tampon
The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot
… And so much more. Whether you're a twenty-six-year-old worried that her labia are "uncool" or a sixty-six-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource.
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Reviews
"Dr. Jen Gunter is a fountain of critically important information and she's funny as hell. Buy this book if you have a vagina or if you spend any time at all in reasonably close proximity to one."
Ayelet Waldman, New York Times bestselling author of A Really Good Day
"The Vagina Bible - Dr. Jen Gunter's savvy, detailed, funny and wise guide to female health - should be required reading for every woman seeking smart information about her body. I don't say this often but it's a don't miss book."
Deborah Blum, New York Times bestselling author of The Poison Squad
"Men who want to understand the experiences of their partners or provide sound guidance to their daughters should turn to The Vagina Bible. Jen Gunter offers authoritative information with her trademark clarity and good humor."
Carl Zimmer, author of She Has Her Mother's Laugh