Does Your Vagina Need Cleansing? And Other Good Questions with Our Fave Gynecologist

Girlll you better put that Summer’s Eve down right now! You all had so many questions about vaginal health and we brought the best of the best to answer them all. Dr. Heather Irobunda is an Obstetrician Gynecologist based in Queens, New York who shows women, specifically women of color, that you can feel safe and supported by your gynecologists (not creeped out or shamed). Listen to hear answers to most asked questions about vaginal health that you NEED to know.   In This Episode We’ll Cover: What age should you start going to the gynecologist? What age should you get your first gynecology exam? How often should you get pap smears? How to advocate for yourself at the gynecologists appointment Best tips to advocate for pain management at the gynecologist's office You’re not crazy for having a painful experience with IUD insertion How to pick a gynecologist that’s not a creep Should you be cleansing your vagina? Are yoni egg’s useful? Do we need products to balance vaginal pH? How to know if hormonal birth control is right for you Can you get pregnant while on birth control? What to do if you get yeast infections after using sex toys Postpartum vaginal health Changes in sex during menopause What to do if you have recurring bacterial vaginosis or yeast infections Which brand of lube you should have Should you use water based or silicone based lube?   Our 3 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify -  it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes Support our partners by using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes at foodheavenmadeeasy.com/hookup   Episode Sponsors: Way is a mindful eating app that helps people find peace in their relationships with food and their body. For a limited time only, when you visit eatmyway.com, you will receive 30% off your subscription and a one-week free trial.   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.