The Vagina Bible

The Vulva and the Vagina-Separating the Myth from the Medicine

By: Jen Gunter MD

Narrated by: Jen Gunter MD

Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's Summary

Does eating sugar cause yeast infections?  

Does pubic hair have a function?   

Should you have a vulvovaginal care regimen?  

Will your vagina shrivel up if you go without sex?  

What's the truth about the HPV vaccine?   

So many important questions, so much confusing, contradictory misinformation! In this age of click bait, pseudoscience, and celebrity-endorsed products, it's easy to be overwhelmed - whether it's websites or advice from well-meaning friends, uneducated partners, and even healthcare providers. So how do you separate facts from fiction? OB/GYN Jen Gunter, an expert on women's health - and the internet's most popular go-to doc - comes to the rescue with a book that debunks the myths and educates and empowers women. From reproductive health to the impact of antibiotics and probiotics, and the latest trends, including vaginal steaming, vaginal marijuana products, and jade eggs, Gunter takes us on a factual, fun-filled journey.    

Whether you're a 26-year-old worried that her labia are "uncool" or a 66-year-old dealing with painful sex, this comprehensive guide is sure to become a lifelong trusted resource.

©2019 Jennifer Gunter (P)2019 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Everyone needs this book

For the record, I am a male family physician with a clinical interest in sexual health so please read this review in this context. I have been a fan of Jen Gunter for years, enjoying her takedowns of Goop and her clear and funny personal advice in columns, but this book is clearly her crowning achievement. I bought a print copy too but my family stole it to read it first so I got the audiobook. This book answers questions and misunderstandings I hear in the office from about the most underdiscussed part of the human body. It is funny, clear, and chock full of information in every detail. The book cover says if you have a vagina or know someone with one then this book is for you. I agree!

Informative Book, Chapter 3 Unnecessary

Very informative book about female anatomy, though I don't understand why the chapter on "transwomen" was included. Transwomen are men. This is supposed to be a book about female anatomy.

All science no emotion

Crazy thing is I was going to give this book 4 stars as I learned a bit and her science explanations were a bit convincing. But now that I've gotten to the last chapter and she is listing wise tales and humorously mocking many things I believe in, my rating has decreased. Not because I believe and she doesn't, I am ok with disagreeing having different views but her delivery is wrong. She's snickering, laughing while saying beliefs of many are ridiculous and basically stupid for believing such.

This should be required reading

Dr Gunter’s book is extremely well-written, with a great design. Short to-the-point chapters, no fluff, no unnecessary jargon. As a physician I can say that this book is actually much better than any teaching we received in medical school for non-emergencies. Yes we learned about serious conditions but they really skipped the basics on health and this book covers it. It’s evidence-based and also based on Dr. Gunter’s extensive experience as an ob-gyn. She also takes on the “woo” that is endemic in so much of the wellness industry that cynically wants to make money by turning women’s normal bodies into “abnormal” ones. This is a great book.

Great information

This is a great book about the vulva and vagina. Any provider taking care of women and anyone who has a vagina will learn from this book. As an OB/gyn I wish I would have written it myself. It is well researched yet easy to understand. I love that Dr. Gunter reads it herself. She does a great job with the audio. She is down to earth and very clear.

Read it!

A must read for everyone with a vagina or if you know someone with a vagina 😉

An essential book

This book should be a mandatory listen for females. Very detailed and complete. I will re listen to this book several more times because it is informative and written in an easy to understand way. It even has summaries at the end of each chapter that are amazing!!
Dr. Gunter is also EXCELLENT at narrating this book. She could easily become a successful voice actor if she wants. Bravo!

Great read

This is a great book for anyone who has a vagina or loves / like someone with a vagina. there are many misconceptions about women's health that are even perpetuated in the medical community. I am a primary care provider and learned quite a bit in the book (unfortunately; I learned a lot of unfounded and rediculous things that I passed on). I hope there are more evidence-based books like this out there to dispell perpetuated myths in other areas of Health Care as well.

Thank You

Amazing book, so excited to share so much of what I have learned with my Pure Romance Clients.

Everyone should read (listen) to this.

I have learned more about my body from this book than from any doctor, parent, education system, or well intentioned google search. I am gifting this book to all of the important women and romantic partners in my life.