For generations, our knowledge of female anatomy has actually been based on male anatomy. In her book “Vagina Obscura,” Gross explores the work of a new generation of scientists who have turned their attention to women’s bodies. They’re gaining insight into things like the vaginal microbiome, ovarian stem cells and the biology of menstruation. And what they’re learning, Gross shared, gives us a better understanding not just of female bodies, but of all bodies.
Rachel E. Gross’s book is “Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage” [Amazon|Bookshop]
Airdate: Friday, Sept 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Original airdate: March 4, 2022