Dr. Quimby and Dr. Twogood introduce themselves, the course, and why you're making the right choice in learning more about THE FEMALE BODY

Using true patient stories (but staying HIPAA compliant!), we talk about the female body and how to think positively about it!

Learn external and internal anatomy  - what is where and what does what! Proper anatomical terminology and descriptions are reviewed. 

A dive into vaginal health:

Explanation of vaginal pH, the vaginal microbiome, and normal vaginal discharge

Vaginal infections with a focus on yeast infections and Bacterial vaginosis. We also touch on UTIs. 

Top 10 tips to keep the vulva and vagina healthy

Vaginas do not smell like roses. But sometimes vaginal odor is a sign of an infection. Learn more about normal versus not normal vaginal odor and what to do about it.

Does pubic hair need to be groomed? Are there benefits? Risks? We discuss them and review current trends. 

Review of the menstrual cycle: the hormonal feedback loop, phases of the menstrual cycle, and how hormones affect the way we feel! 

We review different colors of period blood (pink, red, dark) as well as expected fluctuations of vaginal discharge throughout the menstrual cycle.  

What's normal and not normal for cramps, bleeding, PMS? We explain!

In depth review of periods products - how to use each one properly and safely. Pads, tampons, menstrual cups / discs, period underwear. Organic and sustainable options discussed too!

Brief overview of gynecologic issues we see and treat every day ... but many people have never heard of!

Endometriosis is traditionally under diagnosed or dismissed diagnosis. Succinct review as we could - and will - give an hour long talk on this subject alone!

These very common benign uterine growths can cause a variety of symptoms. We'll review what they are, symptoms they may cause, and how we treat them. 

Never heard of this? Most people haven't. We'll teach you what this is, how it's diagnosed, and when we need to do something about it!

If you know, you know. If not, we'll teach you so you're not surprised or confused if you get one!

The new definition of "being a virgin" and what sex means. We also discuss what happens in your body during the sexual response. 

We review elements of consent and what can get in the way. Also, questions to ask to help determine if you're ready for sex (for the first time ever or with a new partner)

Porn and its impact on society and why masturbation is a good thing!

Low libido, pain with sex, vaginal dryness, and difficulty with orgasms. Treatment options and tips to help reviewed

Details on the most common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomonas, Genital Herpes, HPV. How you get them, how to avoid them, and how to treat them. 

Birth control pills, LARC methods, condoms, and emergency contraception discussed in great detail. Non contraceptive uses and negative side effects also discussed. Our perspective: there is no perfect contraceptive method. We want you to learn about your options before trying one!