Don’t let the pain factor prevent you from accessing the most effective form of birth control around.

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You might be surprised to learn where else they can pop up.

No, Yeast Infections Don’t Just Happen In Vaginas

Everything You Need To Know About Yeast Infections

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We went padless with these three popular options.

Do Period Undies Really Work? We Tried It

We went padless in three popular options.

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I've struggled with chronic UTIs most of my adult life. Here's my advice on how to handle the pain—and avoid it in the first place.

How Recurring UTIs Wrecked My Honeymoon

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Dr. Jennifer Gunter explains why these pervasive myths about vaginas and vulvas can be a big waste of money, and have negative health consequences.

Dr. Jen Gunter: The Top 5 Myths About Vaginas And Vulvas

No, sugar doesn't cause yeast infections.

Dr. Jen Gunter’s Top 5 Vagina Myths

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