We spent a lot of time talking about vaginas this year—but you should be doing more than just talking about your nether-region. It’s also smart to take a good look at what you’re working with down there on a regular basis. “It’s empowering to educate yourself about your body and note any concerns,” says ob-gyn Alyssa Dweck, M.D., co-author of V is for Vagina. “And you may just prevent a bigger health problem in the future.”
Studying your lady-parts in a mirror can help you spot new moles, painful or bloody lesions, blisters or fissures, or thick discharge—all of which are reasons to book an appointment with your ob-gyn, stat. “In general, if something shows up that is not normal for you, always check in with your gynecologist,” says Dweck…
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