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Author: Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD

Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Foods Change My Vagina's Natural Taste?'
Health & Wellness · How-To · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Foods Change My Vagina's Natural Taste?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Sep 18, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'Will A Hysterectomy Cure My Endometriosis?'
Health & Wellness · How-To · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'Will A Hysterectomy Cure My Endometriosis?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Sep 11, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'How Can I Boost My Fertility Naturally?'
Health & Wellness · How-To · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'How Can I Boost My Fertility Naturally?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Aug 28, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'How Can I Boost My Fertility Naturally?'
Health & Wellness · How-To · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'Can An Untreated STD Affect Your Fertility?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Aug 21, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'Why Is My Vagina Dry and Tender and How Can I Treat It?'
Health & Wellness · How-To · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'Why Is My Vagina Dry and Tender and How Can I Treat It?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Aug 14, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Do I Need to Know About Having Anal Sex?'
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Do I Need to Know About Having Anal Sex?'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Aug 7, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'Can You Really Get Pregnant From Pre-ejaculate'
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'Can You Really Get Pregnant From Pre-ejaculate'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jul 31, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: Can You Contract An STD From A Sex Toy?
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: Can You Contract An STD From A Sex Toy?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jul 17, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: Can His Penis Be Too Big For My Vagina?
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: Can His Penis Be Too Big For My Vagina?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jul 10, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: Does Vaginal Tightness Vary Based On A Woman's Race?
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: Does Vaginal Tightness Vary Based On A Woman's Race?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jun 26, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Foods Change My Vagina's Natural Taste?'
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: How Can I Prevent Ingrown Pubic Hairs?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jun 19, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: How Can I Tell If I'm Ovulating?
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: How Can I Tell If I'm Ovulating?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jun 12, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: Why Is Sex Painful Sometimes?
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: Why Is Sex Painful Sometimes?

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Jun 5, 2017
Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Foods Should I Eat For Better Vaginal Health'
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Ask A Gynecologist: 'What Foods Should I Eat For Better Vaginal Health'

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · May 22, 2017
Why Some Women Don't Need To Get A Pap Smear Every Year
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Why Some Women Don't Need To Get A Pap Smear Every Year

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · May 15, 2017
How The Vagina Changes After Giving Birth
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

How The Vagina Changes After Giving Birth

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · May 8, 2017
How The Vagina Changes After Giving Birth
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

What Not To Do During Third Trimester Sex

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · May 1, 2017
Why You Should Not Wear Panties To Bed
Health & Wellness · Love & Sex

Why You Should Not Wear Panties To Bed

By Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD · Apr 24, 2017
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