{"id":293,"date":"2025-10-28T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paychequidity.com\/womenshealth\/?p=293"},"modified":"2025-10-28T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:00:12","slug":"the-science-of-womens-health-ob-gyn-reveals-10-truths-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paychequidity.com\/womenshealth\/?p=293","title":{"rendered":"The Science of Women\u2019s Health: Ob\/Gyn Reveals 10 Truths You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7KX2x0d42EE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Order your copy of The Let Them Theory \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/melrob.co\/let-them-theory \ud83d\udc48 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 \ud83d\udd25 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nToday\u2019s episode is a must-listen because you\u2019ll learn exactly what to do (and not do) to take better care of your body. <\/p>\n<p>In this research-packed episode, one of the top gynecologists in the world is here to debunk 10 myths about women\u2019s health. <\/p>\n<p>Mel is asking all the uncomfortable questions you want to ask but never have, and today you\u2019re getting the answers.<\/p>\n<p>Gone are the days of feeling small or out of control when it comes to your health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their power back. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is joining Mel in this no-shame, straight-to-the-point conversation. Dr. Gunter is known as the internet\u2019s best Ob\/Gyn. She is a double-board certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women\u2019s health. <\/p>\n<p>Dr. Gunter says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all health myths and clear through the misinformation. This conversation is going to make you think differently about everything, from periods to pleasure\u2014it\u2019s all covered today.<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ll also want to listen all the way to the end for one of the most poignant, inspiring endings to any episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jen Gunter\u2019s website: drjengunter.com<\/p>\n<p>For more resources related to today\u2019s episode, click here for the podcast episode page:  www.melrobbins.com\/podcasts\/episode-205 <\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode.  <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n00:00 Intro<br \/>\n02:30 The internets #1 Ob\/Gyn shares why she decided to follow this career path.<br \/>\n07:36 Dr. Jen Gunter reveals the REAL truth about pubic hair.<br \/>\n13:02 This is what we\u2019re getting wrong about our vaginas.<br \/>\n25:38 Debunking the BIGGEST myth about the female orgasm.<br \/>\n37:39 Does your vagina really  need to \u201cbreathe\u201d at night?<br \/>\n41:08 These common vaginal infections are often misdiagnosed.<br \/>\n49:30 The biggest misconceptions about periods.<br \/>\n51:35 Why \u201ccleanses\u201d and \u201cresets\u201d don\u2019t actually work.<br \/>\n01:00:48 This is the most important take away from this episode.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? 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