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 confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed - whether it's websites or 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. 
 
Whether you're a 26-year-old worried that her labia are ""uncool"" or a 66-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource.


Author: Jen Gunter
Publisher: Citadel Press
Published: 08/27/2019
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780806539317


Review Citation(s): 
Publishers Weekly 08/05/2019
Library Journal 10/18/2019 pg. 1
About the Author
Dr. Jen Gunter is an internationally bestselling author, obstetrician, and gynecologist with more than three decades of experience as a vulvar and vaginal diseases expert. Her New York Times and USA Today bestselling book, The Vagina Bible, has been translated into 21 languages and The Guardian calls her "the world's most famous--and outspoken--gynecologist." The recipient of the 2020 NAMS Media Award from The North American Menopause Society, she is a The New York Times contributor, and the star of Jensplaining,  a CBC/Amazon Prime video series that highlights the impact of medical misinformation on women. Dr. Gunter's TED Talk was the third most-viewed in 2020. She is also the host of the popular TED Collective podcast "Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter," where she interviews fellow doctors about the lies you're told--and sold--about your health, debunking some of the stickiest myths out there while helping you to understand how your body really works.