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Oct 2023
37m 39s

Sawbones: The Intimate Side of a Woman’s...

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
About this episode
What was some of the outdated (though subtly subversive) medical advice given to cisgendered women of the 1930s? Dr. Sydnee and Justin aim to answer that with The Intimate Side of a Woman’s Life by Leona W. Chalmers, with all sorts of tips about douching, period cramps, and sex energy. Thanks to Olivia for sending in the book! Music: "Medicines" by The Tax ... Show More
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