There are so many long-standing myths about vaginal and vulvar health. You may have heard these myths from movies, your friends, or even you family members.  Today we take a look at 8 common myths about the vaginal and vulvar area to see which ones hold up under scrutiny.  Can a tampon get lost inside your vagina?  Do all sexually transmitted infections given you noticable symptoms?  Can a doctor tell if you're a virgin just by doing an exam?  Listen in to the episode to find out these answers and more!

Key moments in this episode are:

00:15 Myth 1: You need special products to clean the vulva and vagina

01:27 Myth 2: The tampon can get lost inside you

02:25 Myth 3: Every itch means an infection

03:45 Myth 4: All vaginal discharge is unhealthy

05:03 Myth 5: Everyone can orgasm from vaginal penetration

06:22 Myth 6: You can get drunk from an alcohol-soaked tampon

08:14 Myth 7: You'll definitely know if you have a sexually transmitted infection

09:13 Myth 8: An intact hymen means a woman is a virgin

Read the info about alcohol-soaked tampons here: American Journal of Emergency Medicine 32 (2014) 935–942 941