The V-Word

Dr. Ashley Townes joins Wendy to share her expertise in studying the health disparities in the United States that create barriers and biases for Black women. Dr. Ashley Townes is...

Deciding to try for a baby can be one of the most exciting decisions you make in your life. It is the choice to create a family and look forward to a future of loving your child and experiencing life with them. While trying to conceive (TTC) can be very exciting, it can also be stressful, especially if it takes longer than expected.

It’s been a long time since I have heard a story that I wanted to share with everyone I know. In an age when stories of life struggle and triumph are the soup of media life, it is unusual for me to witness one that is so full of raw love and courage that I can’t stop thinking about it.

We recently chatted with L.A.-based Katie Dalebout, author and host of the podcast Let It Out, for our “We Love The Way You Love” series. Her book Let It Out: A...

Women the world over grow up learning how to do a monthly breast exam, but they are rarely taught to check in with their vaginas. The good news? Many of the same reasons to check on your breast health also apply to vaginal health. Try these four steps listed below on a monthly basis, maybe even at the same time you check on perform your breast exam.   

The truth is that you can do everything “right” and still test positive for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Just as the pandemic is indiscriminate, STIs also spread among those of all ages and backgrounds – often without people knowing.

This week, we talked with holistic health instructor Penny for our “We Love The Way You Love” series. Penny is a yoga teacher who helps people who live with hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction experience increased body awareness, and less pain and discomfort. She takes her students from feeling stuck in their pain to gaining control of their body and health by using easy and accessible yoga tools. This approach not only enhances body awareness but also strengthens the mind body connection. We appreciated getting to talk with Penny about love and relationships, especially as it relates to those who experience pelvic pain.

Bonus Episode | Feb. 23, 2021 | 44 min. One in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection, many of which are unaware of their condition. In today's episode, Dr....

S2:E11 | Jan. 7, 2021 | 51 min. Pain with sex is more common for people with vaginas than you might think. Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing...