{"product_id":"the-vagina-bible-the-vulva-and-the-vagina-separating-the-myth-from-the-medicine","title":"The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dr. Gunter knows the questions women (and men) have about female sexual health, and in [this book], she answers them all. For the sixteen-year-old trying to figure out tampons; the twenty-six-year-old wondering how to avoid a UTI; the thirty-six-year-old trans woman navigating her new anatomy; the forty-six-year-old worried about the changing appearance of her vulva; the fifty-six-year-old looking into the HPV vaccine for her daughter (and maybe herself); the sixty-six-year-old experiencing painful sex, [she] offers ... information based on science\"--]cProvided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dr. Jen Gunter is a fountain of critically important information and she's funny as hell. Buy this book if you have a vagina or if you spend any time at all in reasonably close proximity to one.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Ayelet Waldman, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eA Really Good Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"The Vagina Bible - Dr. Jen Gunter's savvy, detailed, funny and wise guide to female health - should be required reading for every woman seeking smart information about her body. I don't say this often but it's a don't miss book.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Deborah Blum, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Poison Squad \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Men who want to understand the experiences of their partners or provide sound guidance to their daughters should turn to \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vagina Bible\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eJen Gunter offers authoritative information with her trademark clarity and good humor.\" \n\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003eCarl Zimmer, author of \n\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eShe Has Her Mother's Laugh\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"This book is basically everything you've ever wanted to know about the vagina but were afraid to ask.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Imani Gandy, Senior Legal Analyst, Rewire News \n\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"In a time where pseudoscience has a large foothold, it is vital that physicians and scientists meet any reader where they live. With \n\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Vagina Bible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Gunter has done exactly that! Her writing is rooted in science and steeped with humor and insight while the book is both inclusive and instructive. A vital book that will undoubtedly have an profound impact.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Mark Shapiro, MD, Founder and Host, Explore The Space podcast \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"Whether she is debunking the damage done by Freud or providing the low down on the science of sex, she provides a frank, funny and thoroughly science-informed perspective. This is the exact kind of book the world needs right now. Gunter pulls no punches and provides a clear and concise summation of the facts on every vagina-related topic you can think of. Seriously. Everything. The world needs more Jen!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e--Professor Timothy Caulfield, author of \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything.... \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Empowerment of women through accurate information about their own bodies is the \"vagenda\" of ob-gyn and \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e columnist Gunter's comprehensive, pseudoscience-bashing discussion of all things vaginal and vulvar. Gunter approachably, respectfully, and even playfully presents a huge amount of reproductive and sexual health education information to women, with the assurance that they can use it..\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eSTARRED REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"As an OB-GYN with nearly three decades of experience, Gunter knows from crotches. ...Shaky assertions made by natural health products serve only to misdirect women, Gunter argues in her new book, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina - Separating the Myth From the Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, a sassy manual of anatomical and self-care tips...As the global wellness industry tops $4.2 trillion, Gunter is on a mission to arm women with science-based advice in hopes of stanching the spread of health misinformation. Increasingly, she's been sounding the alarm about how confusion surrounding women's bodies fuels larger efforts to control them.\" \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Mother Jones\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Jen Gunter\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally bestselling author, obstetrician, and gynecologist with more than three decades of experience as a vulvar and vaginal diseases expert. Her \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Vagina Bible\u003c\/i\u003e, has been translated into 21 languages and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e contributor, and the star of \n\u003ci\u003eJensplaining, \u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e#1 Canadian Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOB\/GYN, writer for \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSelf\u003c\/i\u003e, and host of the show \u003ci\u003eJensplaining, \u003c\/i\u003eDr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you've always had but were afraid to ask--or couldn't find the right answers to. She has been called Twitter's resident gynecologist, the Internet's OB\/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women's health...and she's here to give you the straight talk on the topics she knows best.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes eating sugar cause yeast infections? \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes pubic hair have a function? \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShould you have a vulvovaginal care regimen?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the truth about the HPV vaccine?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So many important questions, so much convincing, confusing, contradictory \n\u003ci\u003emis\u003c\/i\u003einformation! 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 \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003ecomes 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: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - The vaginal microbiome \n\u003cbr\u003e - Genital hygiene, lubricants, and hormone myths and fallacies \n\u003cbr\u003e - How diet impacts vaginal health \n\u003cbr\u003e - Stem cells and the vagina \n\u003cbr\u003e - Cosmetic vaginal surgery \n\u003cbr\u003e - What changes to expect during pregnancy and after childbirth \n\u003cbr\u003e - What changes to expect through menopause \n\u003cbr\u003e - How medicine fails women by dismissing symptoms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlus: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Thongs vs. lace: the best underwear for vaginal health \n\u003cbr\u003e - How to select a tampon \n\u003cbr\u003e - The full glory of the clitoris and the myth of the G Spot \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e . . . 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/05\/2019 (EAN 9780806539317, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/18\/2019 pg. 1 (EAN 9780806539317, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gunter, Jen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Citadel Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-08-27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Health \u0026amp; Fitness|Women's Health|General|Medical|Gynecology \u0026amp; Obstetrics|Medical|Evidence-Based Medicine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Gynecology|Vagina|Vulva|Women|Health and hygiene|Sexual behavior\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.0 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780806539317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780806539317\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Citadel Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154164777238,"sku":"SP-9780806539317","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780806539317_spiral.png?v=1774935085","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-vagina-bible-the-vulva-and-the-vagina-separating-the-myth-from-the-medicine","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}