Official book description:
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? Obstetrician 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.
Even before my good friend Rochelle/Emmalita gave this a glowing review back in July, I sort of vaguely knew about the book, as I follow the author on Twitter (and what an informative and refreshing presence she is there). Emmalita’s review of an ARC of this just made it all the more obvious that I would have to add the book to my TBR list. I didn’t love it as much as she did (I possibly should have dipped more in and out of the sections that seemed the most interesting to me, rather than reading it cover to cover like I would a fiction book), I can absolutely see why this is such an incredibly important book for anyone who identifies as female (or has ever met one) to read.
Full review here.