by Staci Tanouye | Oct 19, 2023 | Women's Health
Being an OB/GYN, I always bring up the importance of breast health to my patients. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is a time to do just that. (Consider this a friendly reminder to perform your monthly self-breast exam – more on that below.) As...
by Staci Tanouye | Oct 10, 2023 | Women's Health
Vaginal steaming is the practice of sitting over steaming hot herbal water. It’s been a practice in many different cultures over the centuries. It is still practiced in some African and Asian cultures today. Most recently, it has reached fad status. This is due...
by Staci Tanouye | Sep 20, 2023 | Women's Health
As a practicing OB/GYN, I have seen a lot of misconceptions and fears surrounding using Pitocin during childbirth. There is so much information out there, and sometimes it’s challenging for us gals to know what’s fact or fiction. If you’re pregnant,...
by Staci Tanouye | Sep 15, 2023 | Women's Health
There is a TON of bad medical information online and on social media. Not only are false medical claims fear-based, but they are also dangerous. As a medical professional, I have seen my share. Unfortunately, this misinformation can lead to serious health...
by Staci Tanouye | Sep 11, 2023 | Women's Health
We’re back for Part II. If you are new in this two-part series, check out the first post here. A while back, I asked my TikTok community about common vaginal health myths and misconceptions they’ve encountered. I received a flood of responses. Let’s debunk...
by Staci Tanouye | Sep 10, 2023 | Women's Health
You might have stumbled upon some of my informative content on TikTok (I hope you have!). For those of you who are new, I teach sex and health education, primarily focusing on vulvar and vaginal health. A while back, I asked my TikTok community about common vaginal...
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