Despite the message of all the products and ads, your vagina is not dirty, and it doesn’t need a spring cleaning. That’s just hype to make you think you need to scrub and disinfect it. It’s absurd how an entire industry has been built around feminine hygiene and convincing women that they need a bathroom cabinet full of products. In fact, your vagina is an amazing self-cleaning and self-sufficient organ. Leave it alone.

Talking with your doctor about sex takes some planning and preparation. Below is a guide of things to do before and during the appointment to make the conversation easier and more helpful. Accept This One Crucial Truth: YOU Have to Bring It Up I cannot emphasize this enough: most doctors will not initiate a conversation about sex, especially with older patients.