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Gwendolyn Rosen, MPH

Gwendolyn Rosen, MPH is a passionate sexual health professional with expertise in strategic communications, thought leadership, and curriculum development. Thoughtful and detail-oriented, she is able to effectively craft strategic messaging tailored to any audience to educate on stigmatized topics.

#AskEvvy Articles by Gwendolyn Rosen, MPH

Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can Histamine Intolerance Affect the Vagina?

We explore the relationship between histamine and the vaginal microbiome.
We investigate if the kitchen cabinet is the best place to look for Cytolytic Vaginosis relief.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Do Baking Soda Treatments Help with Cytolytic Vaginosis?

We investigate if the kitchen cabinet is the best place to look for Cytolytic Vaginosis relief.
Stories & Culture

I’m a Women’s Health Writer With an MPH: Here’s What I Think Sex Ed Should Look Like in 2023

Here's why we deserve comprehensive deserve sex ed throughout our lives, not just in high school.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Genital Herpes vs Yeast Infection

Is that itchiness, pain, or burning sensation herpes or a yeast infection? We give an overview of the two conditions, including which symptoms may help tell them apart.
Sex & Relationships

Can Anal Sex Affect the Vaginal Microbiome?

We break down the research on anal sex and vaginal infections, and what you can do to have a stress-free experience with backdoor play.
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Stories & Culture

Why Do We Call the Vagina Everything but “Vagina”?

Why do so few people use the word "vagina" to refer to a vagina? We explore the history and censorship of the word and explain why using the term "vagina" is more important than you'd think.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can My IUD Cause Bacterial Vaginosis or a Yeast Infection?

IUDs are a very effective birth control method, but do they affect the vaginal microbiome? And can they increase your risk for vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection?
probiotics for vaginal health, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and UTIs
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Should You Take Vaginal Probiotics?

Probiotics are often advertised as a cure-all for health issues, from digestion to skincare and even vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis (BV) or yeast infections. But how do probiotics help vaginal health? We rounded up the available (albeit conflicting) research to dig into the nuance of probiotics, including which ones target vaginal health and who might benefit from using them.
Vaginal & Hormonal Health

Can Men Get Bacterial Vaginosis?

Learn more about the microbiome in penises and how it can affect people with vulvas.