If You Know Someone With A Vagina...

Wish someone had explained periods and puberty before you had to figure them out on your own? In this episode, Sandi and Beth break down the menstrual cycle phase by phase, explain what hormones are doing in the body and brain, and talk through period products, cramps, PMS, and what’s actually normal. They also broaden the conversation to include boys’ hormonal and emotional development during ado...

What if your midlife aches and pains weren’t random, but part of a predictable, biological syndrome? Meet MSM: the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause — a concept identified and named by Orthopedic Surgeon and Menopause Champion Dr. Vonda Wright. In this episode, Sandi and Beth break down why your body feels different, what’s happening inside your cells, and the simple, evidence-based steps that...

This episode of "If You Know Someone With a Vagina" (IYKSWAV) focuses on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), a condition affecting menopausal women due to decreasing estrogen levels. GSM impacts both vaginal and urinary health, often presenting as vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, urinary urgency or frequency, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Despite its prevalence, GSM remai...

Whether you’ve had one UTI or 20, this episode is packed with practical advice, expert insights, relatable experiences, and a few laughs along the way. Sandi and Beth follow the path of the urinary tract to explain what a UTI actually is, how anatomy plays a role, and what you can do to prevent them. They are joined by a clinical laboratory Medical Technologist who explains how your pee gets teste...

HPV is one of the most common viruses out there - but for many people, a diagnosis can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even scary. In this episode, Sandi and Beth break it all down with honesty, empathy, and a little humor. You'll hear from Mickey, a courageous cancer survivor, who shares her personal journey through HPV-related throat cancer. Whether you've just been diagnosed with HPV, are supp...

Put on your paper gown, crack the door, scoot all the way down, relax and breathe, it’s time to better understand YOUR pelvic exam. Sandi and Beth take you through what it involves, why it matters, and how to feel more comfortable during the process. Be sure to listen to the end for another original vajingle, because even pelvic exams deserve a soundtrack! Special recognition and shout outs: Theme...

Sandi and Beth walk you through the spectrum of vaginal odor. From Musky, Tinny, Bleachy, Yeasty, Fishy, Rotten to Foul, they discuss normal versus abnormal smells, their causes and what you can do about it. They also share some surprising survey results on the subject as well as open up about their own malodorous struggles. Special Recognition and Shout Outs: Theme Song "Dimple" Produced and Perf...

Coming up on IYKSWAV’s “Yeastie Girls” episode, Sandi and Beth first introduce you to some Yeastie basics. In Part one they share with you their own encounters with vaginal yeast infections and also detail the most common symptoms and prevention tips. Part 2 reveals some surprising partner perspectives. Part 3 brings you the inside scoop from our seasoned medical Provider. Sandi tells you how to g...