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Gillian Anderson's Golden Globes gown was embroidered with vaginas. Ob-gyns say they're vulvas. What's the difference?
The actress’s dress caused a stir at the Golden Globes. Here’s why ob-gyns say it’s important to get it right when it comes to female anatomy.
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'Vulva' versus 'vagina': What should we be teaching kids?
Experts weigh in on when to use each term and why knowing the correct terminology for body parts is important.
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Vaginal or vulvar itchiness? How to deal with 'down there' discomfort, according to experts
There are many reasons why you may experience itchiness down there — and it ranges from mundane to serious.
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Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled lumps near the vaginal opening. Here's what women need to know about them.
About 2% of women will have a Bartholin's cyst at some point in their lifetime.
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Labiaplasty is on the rise. Here's why women say they had the controversial plastic surgery procedure.
Why do women get labiaplasty? Experts and women who had the controversial procedure explain.
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6 facts about the clitoris everyone should know
Here's what experts wish people knew about the clitoris.
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Why are pelvic exams so uncomfortable? And why hasn't the speculum been updated in 170 years? Ob-gyns explain.
Pelvic exams are often uncomfortable — and the speculum plays a key role in that. Here's how to make these exams more comfortable, according to ob-gyns.
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