Let's Talk About Down There

Cleansing Your Mind: The Truth about Feminine Hygiene Products


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Get ready to cleanse your mind this week as Dr. Jen tackles the taboo topic of feminine hygiene. From cleansing cloths to the ridiculous history of feminine hygiene products, Dr. Jen breaks down the claims of these unnecessary products and exposes the truth behind the industry's shame-based marketing tactics. Along the way, she shares her recommendations for gentle, effective cleaning Down There and gives the lowdown on how to keep your vulva happy and healthy. So grab a seat, and let's bust some myths about keeping your bits clean. And just remember, newsflash: vaginas are supposed to smell like vaginas! 

 

 What's going down:   

  • A comprehensive guide on how to safely cleanse yourself down there  
  • The cleansers and brands Dr. Jen recommends and trusts the most   
  • Addressing the ridiculousness of the feminine hygiene industry and the lack of male products present on the market  
  • Purity culture and the impact it continues to have on women today   
  • A historical look at douching (with Lysol) and who actually needs to douche   
  • How to safely address odors coming from down there   
  • Shame-based marketing and this clitorally ridiculous ad from Lume deodorant. Watch here!   
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    Thank you for continuing the conversation and calling into the Viva la Vulva Voicemail at (503) 893-2016! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and remember that nothing is considered TMI around here.   

     

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    Resources   

    Grab a copy of my book HERE!  

    Obstetricians For Reproductive Justice  

      

    References  

     https://www.statista.com/topics/4889/feminine-hygiene-market/ 

    https://www.motherjones.com/media/2012/03/when-women-used-lysol-birth-control/ 

     

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