| Contents |
Introduction -- Getting started. The vulva -- The vagina -- Vaginas and vulvas in transition -- Female pleasure and sex ed -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Everyday practicalities and v maintenance. Medical maintenance -- Food and vaginal health -- The bottom line on underwear -- The lowdown on lube -- Kegel exercises -- Skin care and cleansing. Vulvar cleansing: soaps, cleansers, and wipes -- Vaginal cleansing: douches, steams, sprays, and potpourri -- Hair removal and grooming -- Moisturizers, barriers, and bath products -- Menstrual products and mythology. The truth about toxic shock syndrome -- Are there toxins in tampons and pads? -- Menstrual hygiene -- Menopause. Menopause -- Treating GSM -- Medications and interventions. Cannabis -- Contraception -- Antibiotics and probiotics -- Cosmetic procedures, injections, and "rejuvenation" -- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). General STI information -- STI prevention -- The human papilloma virus (HPV) -- Herpes (HSV) -- Gonorrhea and chlamydia -- Trichomoniasis -- Pubic lice -- Conditions. Yeast -- Bacterial vaginosis -- Vulvodynia -- Pelvic floor muscle spasm and vaginismus -- Skin conditions -- UTIs and bladder pain syndrome -- Pelvic organ prolapse -- Symptoms. Communicating with your provider -- I have pain with sex -- I have vaginitis -- I have a vulvar itch -- I have vulvar pain -- I have an odor -- I have bleeding after sex -- Putting it all together. Medicine cabinet rehab -- Internet hygiene and apps -- Journal of old wives' tales. |
| Abstract |
"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"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from resource home page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed January 23, 2020). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Gunter, Jen. Vagina bible. New York, NY : Citadel Press, [2019] 9780806539317 |
| Genre/form | Popular works. |
| ISBN | 9780806539355 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 0806539356 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Stock number | F08D09DD-0EC1-448C-8982-365F7EB616A2 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
