Girls, Let’s Talk About “Down There” | POF169

Parenting Our Future - A podcast by Robbin McManne

For so long, talking about periods, discharge, infections, smells, sex and how to take care of “down there” has been taboo, embarrassing, and associated with shame. NO MORE I SAY! Well, it’s not so much me saying it as it is my guest, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln! She is passionate about helping girls, women, and those assigned female at birth understand their bodies. She’s the non-judgemental and knowledgeable friend we all wish we had! In our conversation, we talk about:How and when to start talking to your kids about their bodies, how they work and sex. How dropping the same and embarrassment are so important (because they are going to go somewhere for the information, and you want it to be you!)Periods, PMS, the smell, and packing a “Period Kid” (genius!!)Masterbation (look at it this way, it’s the safest sex they will ever have)HPV vaccines, are they safe and necessary?Check out Dr. Lincoln’s sites below and her recommendation, https://sexpositivefamilies.com/ For Dr Lincoln’s checklist for what to expect for your first OBGYN visit, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Dr. Jennifer LincolnJennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC is a board-certified OB-GYN who is passionate about helping girls, women and those assigned female at birth understand their bodies and feel empowered to advocate for themselves. Her book, Let's Talk About Down There: An OBGYN Answers All Your Burning Questions Without Making You Feel Embarrassed for Asking (Andrews McMeel, Sept. 2021) is a shame-free, illustrated handbook for people with vaginas. It’s like the health class you wish you had – think evidence-based, myth-busting sex ed that tosses shame out the window. In this engaging guide, Dr. Lincoln answers the questions about vaginal, sexual and reproductive health many are afraid to ask, addressing topics such as hormones, menstrual cups and birth control to empower readers to make more informed decisions about their health. Dr. Lincoln also serves on the medical board of Flo Health, Inc, the #1 women’s health app, and regularly contributes to media such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Newsweek, Parents magazine, The Daily Beast, Cosmopolitan magazine, Yahoo! and more. With a community of 2.6MM followers on TikTok and a loyal following on YouTube and Instagram, Dr. Lincoln enjoys using social media to educate and bust the (many) myths surrounding vaginal and reproductive health.Contact information:Email: [email protected]/Social Media:Website: https://www.drjenniferlincoln.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lincoln-md-ibclc-07b2241a2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJenLincolnTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjenniferlincoln?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrJenniferLincolnThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me...

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