Dr Selk Down There

03/14/2026

In the 90s I was in high school and university, skating, studying, and going to parties.

I definitely didn’t imagine I’d grow up to be an OB-GYN talking about women’s health on the internet.

Now I spend my days helping people understand their bodies — from pregnancy to menopause and everything in between.

Life takes unexpected paths.

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03/08/2026

Today is International Women’s Day.

Women’s health has historically been under-researched, under-funded, and too often dismissed.

Yet every day I see women advocating for themselves, supporting each other, and pushing medicine to do better.

From HPV screening to vulvar disease to menopause care — there is still so much work to do.

But there is also enormous progress being driven by clinicians, researchers, and patients around the world.

Today I’m grateful to work alongside so many incredible women in medicine, and to care for patients who continually remind me why this work matters.

Here’s to better science, better care, and being heard.

Happy International Women’s Day.

03/04/2026

Today is HPV Awareness Day.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is extremely common — most people will be exposed at some point in their lives.

HPV can cause several types of cancer, including cervical, a**l, vulvar, va**nal, pe**le, and throat cancers.

The good news is that we have powerful tools to reduce HPV-related cancers:

• HPV vaccination, which protects against the types most likely to cause cancer
• HPV screening, which helps prevent cervical cancer

Most cervical cancers are now preventable with vaccination and screening.

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03/02/2026

Most va**nal washes — scented or unscented — aren’t necessary.

The va**na maintains its own natural balance, and cleansers can irritate sensitive tissue.

For most people, warm water on the outside is enough.

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02/28/2026

Some gynecologic symptoms should never be ignored.

Most causes are not cancer — but some can be early warning signs.

If symptoms persist, worsen, or feel different from your normal, an exam matters.

Early evaluation saves lives.

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02/28/2026

02/25/2026

Most drugstore lubricants aren’t great.

If lubricant burns, stings, or dries quickly, that’s not your body — it’s the product.

There are much better options available.

And if you’re trying to conceive, lubricant choice can affect s***m function.

Most people are never told this.

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Personal opinions. Not sponsored content. Not medical advice.