In this packed episode Ruth, Faye, and Lizzie dive deep into one of the most misunderstood yet widely experienced conditions in the menopause journey - Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), formerly known as vaginal atrophy.💬Listener story: A painful UTI journey during menopause – and how one woman found her way back to healthWhat the heck is GSM? And why the name change mattersThe “Top of the Flaps” symptom countdown – from vaginal dryness to painful smear testsLizzie’s now infamous "Slap in the Flaps" moment (and yes, we’re keeping it)Hormonal vs. non-hormonal treatment options – from lifestyle hacks to vaginal estrogenWhat’s really happening down there? And why scrubbing isn’t the solutionShould you be using vibrators? (Hint: it’s not just for fun)A fresh take on bacterial vaginosis: STI or not?👙 Bonus banter includes:Skipping with leaksWide-gusset G-stringsLabia envy and the Kardashian connectionAnd a few pelvic floor giggles along the wayLet’s laugh, learn, and leak less – together. Subscribe now and leave us a review! 🎧💜Get Involved! Got a story or question? We’d love to hear from you! 📩 Email us at
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