“The Vagina Bible: The Doctor Who Told Women the Truth”
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Title: The Vagina Bible
Author: Jennifer Gunter
Category: Health, Food & Nutrition, Mindfulness & Wellbeing
What if the doctor who wrote the book on women's bodies was actually funny, furious, and armed with evidence? Sam and Sophie open The Vagina Bible by Dr. Jennifer Gunter and find a friend who happens to be a gynecologist.
The episode walks through the anatomy lesson that starts with the difference between the vagina and the vulva, then moves to the clitoris as a larger organ than most textbooks admit. Gunter's case against douching gets a full hearing, along with the self-cleaning ecosystem of the vagina and the entire industry of wipes, sprays, and jade eggs built on insecurity. Menstruation as a vital sign, the HPV vaccine, miscarriage, menopause, and pelvic floor physical therapy all get the same evidence-first treatment.
If you've ever been dismissed by a doctor or sold a product you didn't need, this one names what's happening and hands you the facts. The takeaway: your body is not a problem to be solved.
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Chapters
00:00Vagina Vs. Vulva And Clitoris Anatomy01:38Douching, Scented Products, And The Self-Cleaning Vagina03:10Cosmetic Procedures And Natural Variation03:44Periods As A Vital Sign And Discharge05:13HPV Vaccine, Pregnancy, And Menopause07:18Medical Misogyny And Pelvic Floor Therapy
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