Jen Gunter
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English
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The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women's bodies, and it's no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. Menopause is not a disease--it's a planned change, like puberty. And just like puberty, we should be educated on what's to come years in advance, rather than the current practice of leaving...
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Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp
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2024.
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English
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Most women, transgender, and non-binary people who menstruate can expect to have hundreds of periods in a lifetime. So why is real information so hard to find? Despite its significance, most education about menstruation focuses either on increasing the chances of pregnancy or preventing it. And while both are important for many people, those who menstruate deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. At...
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Citadel Press
Language
English
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Does eating sugar cause yeast infections? Does pubic hair have a function? What's the truth about the HPV vaccine? Gunter answers the questions you've always had but were afraid to ask. She debunks the myths, from reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs. -- adapted from back cover