#144: Mistakes Vagina-Owners Are Making with Dr. Tanaya

We are joined by the sex positive Dr. Tanaya who talks to us about common mistakes/ misconceptions that vagina-owners often have in regards to their reproductive health.

Here are the topics/ questions we dive into:

1. What causes your uterus and cervix to change over time

2. Do menstrual cups cause prolapse?

3. Do vaginas stretch or get loose if you have a lot of sex?

4. Tips for calming medical anxiety

5. What are common misconceptions about orgasms, specifically for vulva owners?

6. Does penis size matter?

7. Is hair removal dangerous? What’s better: Shaving? Waxing? Laser

8. Does not wearing a bra really make your boobs saggy?

9. Do vibrators de-sensitize your clitoris?

10. Tips for prime sexual health!!

Remember: learning about and understanding your body is a form of SELF-LOVE.

Dr. Tanaya is a medic who is passionate about sexual and reproductive health, and likes to put the ‘fun’ in fundamental sex ed! Having amassed almost a million followers, she focuses on busting sexual health myths, and creating candid, engaging, & informative conversations around these “shushed” topics.

After studying medicine in India, Dr. Tanaya then got a masters in assisted reproductive technologies at the University of Oxford, where she was surprised to see the many many medical myths amongst her highly educated peers! This inspired her to start her Instagram channel, @Dr_Cuterus, where she uses fairytales, mannequins, fun GIFs, and hilariously relatable examples to talk about complex medical & sexual education topics, all wrapped up with an inclusive and gender-neutral bow — a safe place where no topic is too taboo to discuss!

Follow Dr. Tanaya on Instagram: @dr_cuterus Get Dr. Tanaya’s book: https://www.amazon.in/dp/0143455702?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_DKPTASVP98X1D2DKPKXV

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