Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking
A shame-free, illustrated guide for people with vaginas—from periods to basic hygiene to safe sex—from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln.

Dr. Lincoln has been sharing her expertise as an OB-GYN to her millions of followers on TikTok, and now in this accessible, illustrated guide she answers real questions about vaginal, sexual, and reproductive health for fans and new readers alike.

Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had—think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed where shame gets tossed out the window—in a format that’s as approachable as a fifteen-second video. Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.
 
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Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking
A shame-free, illustrated guide for people with vaginas—from periods to basic hygiene to safe sex—from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln.

Dr. Lincoln has been sharing her expertise as an OB-GYN to her millions of followers on TikTok, and now in this accessible, illustrated guide she answers real questions about vaginal, sexual, and reproductive health for fans and new readers alike.

Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had—think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed where shame gets tossed out the window—in a format that’s as approachable as a fifteen-second video. Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.
 
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Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking

Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking

by Jennifer Lincoln
Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking

Let's Talk About Down There: An OB-GYN Answers All Your Burning Questions...without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking

by Jennifer Lincoln

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A shame-free, illustrated guide for people with vaginas—from periods to basic hygiene to safe sex—from TikTok's Dr. Lincoln.

Dr. Lincoln has been sharing her expertise as an OB-GYN to her millions of followers on TikTok, and now in this accessible, illustrated guide she answers real questions about vaginal, sexual, and reproductive health for fans and new readers alike.

Let's Talk About Down There is like the health class you wish you had—think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed where shame gets tossed out the window—in a format that’s as approachable as a fifteen-second video. Addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups, and birth control, all with the help of infographics and illustrations, this succinct, vibrant handbook answers the questions that you may have been too embarrassed to ask, so you’ll be empowered to make more informed health choices and truly care for yourself.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781524865764
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date: 09/14/2021
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range: 14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is a board-certified OB-GYN who currently practices as an OB Hospitalist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lincoln loves using social media to provide evidence-based, easy-to-digest information while busting the (many) myths surrounding vaginal and reproductive health. She believes that breaking down the shame and stigma surrounding our bodies is the best way to become informed and empowered. She is married to a pediatrician, and together they have two young boys (who will definitely be reading this book at some point).
 

Table of Contents

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Period Puzzles … 1

Does the color of my period matter? 2

Why is my period heavy and making me miserable? 4

What does it mean if I'm bleeding in between my periods? 6

I only have a few periods a year-is that OK? 8

Is it true if I drink lots of water my period will be shorter? 10

What do I do if my vagina smells during my period? 11

Can I get pregnant on my period? 12

Can I have sex on my period? 14

I've heard periods are supposed to hurt. Is this true? 15

Do I need organic tampons? 16

My parents won't let me get on any birth control for my period. What now? 18

Are menstrual cups OK? 19

Are cloth pads OK to use? 20

Are period underwear gross? 21

Why is my period late? 23

Is PMDD a real thing? 24

How do I track my period? 26

Chapter 2 Care and Curiosities for Down There … 27

Why am I always wet? 28

What does normal vaginal discharge look like? 30

How do I know if there's a problem with my discharge? 32

I have too much discharge. How do I decrease it? 34

How do I make my … ahem … taste better? 35

What soap is best to clean my vagina? 36

Can I douche? 38

How do I fix the pH of my vagina? 40

Can steaming help my vagina? 41

Yoni eggs and yoni pearls: yay or nay? 43

What is the best way to remove my pubic hair? 45

My partner says my vagina smells funny-what could it be? 48

Should I take probiotics to keep my vagina healthy? 49

Can I pop the bumps down there? 51

How do I know if my labia are normal? 53

Can I lighten my labia? 56

Can I ask my doctor to shorten my labia? 57

How do I tighten my vagina? 59

Is it normal to leak urine sometimes? 61

Chapter 3 Factors for Feeling Good … 63

If I masturbate too much, is that bad? 64

If sex and putting in tampons hurt, what do I do? 66

How do I clean a dildo? 68

What lubes are OK to use? 70

Where is my G-spot? 72

Will I bleed the first time I have sex? 73

My partner says they won't go down on me unless I wax all my hair. Should I do it? 75

Do over-the-counter libido supplements really work? 76

Is anal sex bad for me? 77

What counts as losing your virginity? 78

Chapter 4 Itching and Burning … 79

Is it OK to use drugstore medicines to treat my yeast infection? 80

Should I avoid sugar if I'm prone to yeast infections? 81

Why do my yeast infections keep coming back? 83

Boric acid suppositories-do they work? 85

Will garlic cure a yeast infection? 87

Is bacterial vaginosis an STI? 88

My BV infections won't go away-what do I do? 89

How do I know if I have an STI? 91

When I ask for STI testing, what does my doctor order? 92

I have chlamydia, but I don't want to tell my partner .… Do I have to? 94

Can lesbians get STIs too? 96

Do I have to tell my partner that I get cold sores? 97

Can I contract an infection just from oral sex? 99

Which STIs are curable … and which ones aren't? 100

When does chlamydia turn into PID and cause infertility? 102

Chapter 5 Birth Control Basics … 105

How do I start birth control without my parents knowing? 106

Does getting an IUD insertion hurt? 107

Can I use an IUD if I haven't had a baby? 109

Do antibiotics mess with birth control? 110

Does melatonin "cancel out" my birth control? 112

Do I have to take my pill the same time every day? 113

Can I just use condoms? 114

How do I know if a condom is OK to use? 116

Will birth control make it harder to become pregnant when I'm older? 117

Which birth control will make me gain weight? 118

Will birth control mess with my sex drive? 120

Can birth control help my acne? 121

Will birth control make me depressed? 122

What birth control doesn't have any hormones? 123

Should I give my body a break from birth control every once in a while? 126

Do I need a birth control cleanse? 127

Are online companies that ship birth control legit? 128

Is it OK to not have a period while on birth control? 130

Does alcohol or CBD affect birth control? 131

Why isn't there a birth control pill for men?! 132

Chapter 6 Going to the Doctor … 135

Will my doctor do a pelvic exam at my first visit? 136

Do pelvic exams hurt? 137

Can I go to the OB-GYN without telling my parents? 139

Can my doctor tell my parents what we talked about? 141

Will my doctor be able to tell if I've had sex? 142

Do I have to get a pap smear? 143

How long can I go between pap smears? 145

Do lesbians need pap smears? 146

What do I do if my doctor doesn't listen to me? 147

What if I feel triggered by the thought of going to the OB-GYN? 148

Can I ask my doctor to check for a hormone imbalance? 150

Can my doctor test me for endometriosis? 152

I'm trans/nonbinary/gender diverse-do I still need to go to a gynecologist? 153

Do I call my doctor if I've lost a tampon/condom in my vagina? 155

Chapter 7 Possibly Pregnant … 157

If my partner pulled out, can I still get pregnant? 158

If there is semen on my partner's hand when he fingers me, can I get pregnant? 159

I think I might be pregnant-what do I do? 160

Oops! I forgot to use protection and had sex-what now? 162

How do I get the morning-after pill or other types of emergency contraception? 164

Does taking emergency contraception more than once mess up my body? 166

Do I need a pregnancy test from the doctor? 167

I'm pregnant-and I don't know who the father is. When can I find out? 168

How do I know if I am fertile or not? 170

In Conclusion … 171

Acknowledgments 173

References 175

Index 205

About the Author 210

About the Illustrator 210

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