Rachel E. Gross

Hillary Frank, host of The Longest Shortest Time, and Rachel E. Gross, science writer and author of Vagina Obscura, dive into the intriguing world of vaginas. They explore historical misconceptions surrounding female anatomy, including the clitoral structure and misguided medical practices. The conversation reveals surprising topics like the 'wandering womb' and new research into vaginal health. With humor and insight, they highlight the importance of understanding female pleasure, health, and the need for better research in women's reproductive systems.

Author and science journalist Rachel E. Gross joins host Kat Chow to discuss the misogynist origins of names and diagnoses in the female reproductive system. They explore problematic pregnancy terminology, the impact of bias on naming women's bodies, the shift towards gender-neutral language, the importance of precision in medical terminology, and the sinister history of gynecology, including unethical experimentation on enslaved black women.