Labia Logic

Think HIV prevention is only for certain people? Think again. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is changing the game when it comes to HIV prevention, but many women don't even know it's an option. With new medications, including long-acting injections, it's time to talk about who can benefit from PrEP and why sexual health shouldn't come with a side of stigma.

Kevin S. Wang, MD, FAAFP, a family physician and LGBTQIA+ health advocate joins Ashely and Meredith on this episode of Labia Logic to talk all about the latest in HIV prevention. They are talking about everything from daily...

Let's talk about the elephant in the bedroom. Or rather, the penis. 

Sometimes, erections can become less reliable than they used to be, testosterone levels start changing, and sex suddenly requires a little more planning. Men's sexual health doesn't get nearly enough attention beyond the little blue pill, and there's actually a lot more going on than just the plumbing.

Dr. James Kuan, board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist, joins this episode of Labia Logic for a candid conversation about erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, aging, and how men's sexual health affects their partners. 

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HPV: Three little letters that can cause a whole lot of panic. Does a positive HPV test mean you have cancer? Or will, in future? Are genital warts something to worry about? And does an HPV diagnosis mean your partner has been unfaithful? 

Before you spiral down a Google rabbit hole, let's clear a few things up about this incredibly common virus.

In this episode of Labia Logic, Ashley & Meredith explain human papillomavirus (HPV). They're talking about everything from genital warts and abnormal Pap smears to cervical and vulvar cancer risks. 

They also di...

Vulvar cancer probably isn't topping anyone's list of fun conversation starters, but that's exactly why it needs one. What does vulvar cancer actually look like? Which changes are worth getting checked? And how do you know when a stubborn "yeast infection" might be something else entirely?

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are talking about vulvar cancer, including the different types, the HPV-dependent and HPV-independent pathways, and why conditions like lichen sclerosus can increase risk. 

They go over warning signs like persistent itching, burning, sores, bumps, bleeding, and s...

Perimenopause can feel like your body suddenly changed the rules without sending you the updated handbook. Mood swings, brain fog, sleep problems, weird bleeding, libido changes. And yes, you can still be having perfectly regular periods while all of this is happening.

So… WTF is actually going on?

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are joined by Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Dr. Jaclyn Piasta to talk all about the hormonal chaos of perimenopause. They talk about why perimenopause cannot always be confirmed with a single hormone test but is...

Water? Green light. Vaginal steaming? Hard red. Boric acid? Well… that depends. The internet has no shortage of products promising to clean, balance, freshen, moisturize, tighten, detox, or otherwise "fix" your vulva and vagina. 

But which ones are actually helpful? And which ones would your vulva very much like to be excluded from?

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure play a round of Red Light, Green Light: Vulvar Edition, sorting common vulvar and vaginal products and habits into the good, the questionable, and the please-don't. They cover everything fro...

What actually happens to the vulva and vagina after giving birth? How long does it take for swelling, bleeding, dryness, and soreness to improve? And when are postpartum symptoms a normal part of healing versus a reason to call your doctor?

In Labia Logic Gets Knocked Up: Postpartum Edition, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure get candid about what recovery really looks like after a vaginal delivery or C-section. They explain postpartum hormone changes, vaginal tearing and stitches, urinary leakage, pelvic floor trauma, painful sex, breastfeeding-related vaginal dryness, and the many pads, ice packs, and sitz...

swelling, discharge, pressure, and occasional "lightning crotch"? Is all that extra sensitivity normal? And when should a change actually earn a call to your OB?

In the Pregnancy Edition of Labia Logic Gets Knocked Up, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure explain how pregnancy hormones, increased blood flow, pelvic pressure, and a rapidly changing body can affect the vulva and vagina. From darker or swollen labia and vulvar varicose veins to yeast infections, hemorrhoids, pelvic floor changes, and pregnancy discharge, the hosts share candid answers with their usual mix of medical expertise, reassurance, and zero shame.<...

Why do men get decades of sexual-health innovation while women are still told to wait, cope, or buy something vaguely "wellness-adjacent" from their social media feed? And why are conditions that affect quality of life, relationships, pleasure, and reproductive health still treated like optional extras instead of actual healthcare?

Sabrina Martucci Johnson, founder and CEO of Daré Bioscience, joins this episode of Labia Logic to talk about the costly, complicated, and long-overdue work of developing better treatments for women. Sabrina explains why she founded Daré, how women's health receives only a fraction of private healthcare investment, and wh...

What even is the vestibule, why does nobody talk about it, and how many people are out here being told their vulvar pain is "just in their head"?

On this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Rachel Rubin joins Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure for a no-filter conversation about hormones, painful sex, vaginal estrogen, menopause care, and the body parts that deserve way better PR. They can't say it enough — the vulva is not just "the vagina," and yes, that matters.

Dr. Rubin brings her signature mix of evidence, rage, humor, and big urology en...

Can sex still feel good when pain, aging, chronic illness, or life changes get in the way? What does a sex counselor actually do? And how do you tell your partner that what used to work… doesn't quite work anymore, without making everyone want to crawl under the bed and hide?

Sexologist Dr. Heather Howard joins Drs Ashley & Meredith on this episode of Labia Logic to explain how she helps people have more comfortable, connected, and realistic conversations about sex.

Dr. Howard explains what sexology and sexuality counseling really look like, especially for people navigating pe...

What happens when culture, religion, shame, and a medical system that loves to say "it's all in your head" collide with sexual health? 

Dr. Sameena Rahman, the GynoGirl, joins Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure for this episode of Labia Logic. These three docs get into the big stuff: pelvic pain, vulvar conditions, vaginismus, period shame, sexual dysfunction, and the very real ways women, especially women of color, are dismissed when they try to get help. 

They also talk about Dr. Rahman's upcoming book Brown Girls' Disease: A Guide to Sexual Health and Empowerment Through a...

Pelvic pain that feels heavy, achy, bloated, or mysteriously worse by the end of the day? Pain after sex that lingers? Vulvar varicose veins, bladder urgency, or "everything looks normal" test results that definitely do not feel normal?

Dr. Julie Baron joins this episode of Labia Logic to get into pelvic venous congestion — also called pelvic venous disorders — and why this often-overlooked cause of chronic pelvic pain deserves a much bigger seat at the exam-room table.

Julie shares her own experience with years of unexplained pelvic and abdominal pain, how she finally found answers through vasc...

What if painful sex, tampon pain, or that "something is wrong down there" feeling was not something to quietly tolerate, joke away, or fix with the world's least helpful advice: "just have a glass of wine"?

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure welcome filmmaker and storyteller Bonnie Gross, creator of Lady Parts, a comedy feature inspired by her own experience with vestibulodynia, painful sex, repeated misdiagnoses, and eventually a vestibulectomy. They talk about why vulvar pain is so often misunderstood, why vulvodynia is sometimes more of a starting point than...

The docs of Labia Logic are all about women's health! So of course we want to support the 2026 Wholistic Healing Summit. Read on for more information from the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network.

Many people with lichen sclerosus know the experience of opening multiple browser tabs late at night, trying to understand if a new symptom is LS progression or just menopause. It is exhausting to piece together care from conflicting advice and short appointments that leave your most sensitive questions unasked.

The 2026 Wholistic Healing Summit: The Year of You changes that experience. From May 11–15, we are b...

Have you ever asked about your vulvar pain and been told… "it's normal," "it's stress," or the deeply unhelpful classic, "just relax"?

In this episode, Labia Logic Dr. Adriana Martí joins the conversation to get into the very real, very frustrating world of chronic vulvar pain. Dr. Marti is a clinical health psychologist and she joins Dr. Ashely Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure to share why treating chronic vulvar pain usually takes more than one magic pill, one procedure, or one awkward appointment where everyone avoids saying the word vulva.

They discuss why chronic pain is...

Why do we have a hundred nicknames for the vulva, but half of them feel weird, cringey, or downright insulting? Where did these words even come from? And why do so many of them turn into insults? 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure dig into the messy, fascinating, and sometimes uncomfortable world of sex slang. Brace yourself because nothing is off the table.

Inspired in part by recent social media, they explore how language shapes stigma, why so many slang terms for women's bodies skew negative, and how e...

Ever wondered if squirting is something you're supposed to "achieve"? Have you panicked over a rogue queef at the worst possible moment? What about briefly considered a little… clit bling?

This episode of Labia Logic gets right in there with all the pop culture noise surrounding vulvas. Expectations are loud, information is questionable, and Google is not always your friend. 

Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are myth-busting the squirts, the queefs, and the piercings. They also talk about common misconceptions, from toilet seat paranoia to the idea that bodies should look, smell, or per...

So you've climbed the mountain… but something still isn't quite right. Maybe it takes forever to get there, maybe the fireworks are more like a sparkler, or maybe your brain suddenly decides it's time to think about laundry. 

This episode of Labia Logic is part 2 of our Orgasm Deep Dive with guest expert Dr. Irwin Goldstein. Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure continue to explain why orgasm isn't always straightforward, and why the answer is often way more complicated than "just relax."

During part 2, you'll learn why delayed or muted orgasms are especially common dur...

Picture this: you're doing all the right things, the mood is right, the body is there… and yet pleasure has quietly left the building.Your orgasm has ghosted you!

In part one of an Orgasm Deep Dive on Labia Logic, Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure are talking all about the very real experience of orgasm going AWOL. They have Dr. Irwin Goldstein as a guest expert to tell us why orgasm problems are almost never "just in your head" or "just hormonal" or "just pelvic."

Ashley, Meredith, and Irwin cover the five regions involved in...

If you've ever left an appointment thinking, "Wait…is this all in my head?" then this episode of Labia Logic is your group chat in podcast form. Recorded from a hotel room bed (strictly for lighting reasons), Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are on the topic of the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting and why feeling dismissed is way more common than it should be.

Ashley and Meredith are broadcasting from the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) conference, and the conversation reveals how clinicians learn, collaborate, and (sometimes) unlearn outdated id...

Herpes. Yep. We said it out loud. A word that can trigger panic, shame spirals, and frantic Googling… but what if we told you it's also extremely common, very misunderstood, and not the relationship-ending disaster pop culture makes it out to be? 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure tell us why herpes happens. And also why it should come with way less stigma than it does.

Ashley and Meredith explain the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2, how transmission actually works, and why routine herpes screening isn't recommended, even whe...

Ever wondered if a vibrator could be your new favorite wellness tool? And which one is the "right" one anyway?

In this episode of Labia Logic Dr. Meredith McClure and Dr. Ashley Fuller dive headfirst into the world of pleasure with zero shame, lots of laughs, and a reminder that orgasm is a learned skill, not a magic trick you missed in sex ed.

The hosts welcome Elizabeth Leister of Vitality Within, a sexual wellness coach who helps women navigate vibrators, tools, and sexual pleasure with clarity and compassion. Together, they explain why sexual health...

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are kicking off January by diving headfirst into orgasms, because women's sexual pleasure still doesn't get nearly enough airtime. 

From awkward silence to Hollywood myths, they ask the big questions we're all thinking: Why don't we talk about this more? Who do you even ask when something isn't working? And why did no one cover this in OB-GYN residency? 

The good news: if orgasms are elusive, you're not broken, and you're definitely not alone.

This episode covers what orgasms actually ar...

Ready for round two of the "Vulva Glow-Up" month? Buckle up, baby! Today we're wading straight into the glittery marketing swamp of vaginal rejuvenation, where promises and pseudoscience hold hands and sprint into your wallet. 

Think: lasers to red-light gadgets to things being injected where things should never be injected. This episode of Labia Logic is your myth-busting roadmap so you don't accidentally sign up for a $3,000 "collagen-communication cellular moonbeam therapy" appointment in someone's wellness spa next to a salt lamp. 

Now, are there real reasons people look for help with dryness, pain with sex, ur...

Have you ever wondered if your labia are supposed to match? Has it crossed your mind that  porn might be lying to you? And have you felt personally victimized by spandex leggings or a rogue swimsuit seam? 

Then buckle up, because this episode of Labia Logic is all about labiaplasty—aka the "labia glow up," "labia makeover," "lady-lip contouring," or as Meredith lovingly calls it: the labia-blasty. 

In this no-shame, no-pressure, all-facts conversation, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure explain what labiaplasty actually is, why someone might consider it, and why it's not just a cas...

It's the most vulva-ful time of the year! If the holidays have you stressed, exhausted, or quietly plotting to live inside a heated blanket until January, you (and your vulva) might need some seasonal support too. 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Meredith McClure and Dr. Ashley Fuller bring a Santa-level gift guide for everything from barrier balms to bedroom buzzers because your vulva deserves better!

Ashley and Meredith are unwrapping stocking stuffers, under-the-tree treats, and big-ticket bedroom upgrades, all designed for vulvar comfort, vaginal health, sexual pleasure, and overall pelvic harmony. 

Fr...

Ever had your vagina scream "something is WRONG," but every swab, test, and lab slip smugly insists you're "negative"? 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure walk listeners through the maddening medical mystery of symptoms that don't match the swab, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes your vagina knows more than the lab. 

If you've ever wondered why a test can lie while your vulva is very much telling an uncomfortable truth, welcome. Pull up a chair (preferably not the one with the crunchy paper).

In the De...

Ever wondered why that mysterious discharge keeps showing up like an uninvited guest? Or why your yeast infection seems to have more comebacks than a '90s boy band? 

In this laugh-out-loud yet educational episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure dive deep into the underworld of vaginitis, the usual suspects of yeast and bacterial vaginosis (BV). With humor, honesty, and a dash of microbiology geekery, they tackle the uncomfortable questions we all secretly want to ask.

From "cottage cheese discharge" to the "fishy" aroma of BV, Ashley and Meredith explain t...

Ever felt like your sex drive went on vacation and forgot to come back? Wondering if your low libido is a hormone issue, a stress issue, or just... life? And what really happens in sex therapy anyway? Candles, couches, or clipboards? 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Meredith McClure and Dr. Ashley Fuller are talking all about desire with certified sex therapist and licensed counselor Trista Jones, LPC-S of Sexual Health Experts (SHE). Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe blush a little as the trio unpacks the many layers of libido including what is biological, e...

Feeling like your libido packed up and left without leaving a note? You're not alone. 

In this hilarious and honest episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure pull back the covers on one of the most common yet least-discussed topics in women's health: low libido. From the stress of midlife chaos to the reality that pain and fatigue are major turn-offs, our favorite vulva experts unpack the messy, multifaceted world of sexual desire. 

Good (bad?) news, a glass of wine is not the answer.

You'll get a true education on...

Ever wondered what happens when your clit throws a fit? Really, it's not as fun as it sounds. 

In this episode of Labia Logic, Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure are joined by vulvar specialist Dr. Jill Krapf to talk about the mysterious, often-ignored world of clitoral pain. From awkward anatomy lessons in med school to why no one seems to look at the clitoris during exams, we're pulling back the hood, literally and figuratively.

Dr. Krapf walks us through the two main culprits of clitoral pain: structural issues like adhesions and nerve-related drama. She e...

The clitoris: tiny but mighty, misunderstood but magnificent. She's really the MVP of the vulva, so let's get to know her a little bit!

In this episode of Labia Logic, Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure shine the spotlight on  the clitoris, the organ that somehow managed to dodge serious medical attention until the early 2000s. 

Yes, you read that right: we mapped the moon before we mapped the clitoris. Let that sink in.

Ashley and Meredith break down why the clitoris has been overlooked in medical training, sex education, and even at...

What happens when you go from being dismissed by doctors to becoming a voice for thousands? In this episode of Labia Logic, our hosts interview two awesome women who are changing the game for people living with lichen sclerosus and lichen planus. If you've ever felt like no one's talking about what you're going through—these guests are here to say, "We see you. We are you."

Kathy Ruiz-Carter and Jaclyn Lanthier join Drs. Fuller and McClure on Labia Logic for a glimpse into the real world of getting diagnosed and getting treated with these two vulvar sk...

Ever been told "it's all in your head" when something's very much happening in your pants? You're not alone. 

In this eye-opening and surprisingly uplifting episode of Labia Logic, hosts Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure peel back the layers (with consent, of course) on two misunderstood vulvar conditions: lichen sclerosis and lichen planus. 

Together, they explain what these disorders actually are, not just dry skin. Ashley and Meredith also get into the roadblocks to getting a diagnosis, and the crucial role of supportive healthcare providers. Googling your symptoms is not a treatment plan—but...

Ever been told to "just do your Kegels" and move on? Yeah… no. If sex hurts, it's not all in your head—or your partner's technique. 

This third and final installment of Labia Logic's Painful Sex series goes beneath the surface (literally) to explore why pelvic pain happens, how to stop it, and why your pelvic floor might be crying out for a little R&R instead of more reps. Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are joined by Sara K. Sauder PT, DPT an expert Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.  

Sara helps us untangle the sur...

Ever feel like your vulva didn't get the memo that sex is supposed to be enjoyable? You're not alone—and you're not imagining things. In this episode of Labia Logic, the doctors shine a (speculum-free) spotlight on vestibulodynia—a condition that sounds like a Harry Potter spell but is actually a very real and very painful cause of sex that feels more "ouch" than "ooh."

Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are back for part 2 of their Painful Sex series. This part covers what vestibulodynia actually is and explains why the vestibule is the unsung hero (or v...

Let's talk about sex, baby—specifically the kind that hurts. Oh, not what you expected? Good news, this episode of Labia Logic is telling you what you can actually do about it. 

Dr. Ashley Fuller and Dr. Meredith McClure are kicking off a three-part series on painful sex. In part one, they explain Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)—a name that's as clinical as the symptoms are common. They'll tell you what's really going on with vaginal tissue and why estrogen (and even testosterone!) might be your new best friend.

Expect to learn why your vagin...

Ever looked down there and thought, "Wait… has that always been there?" You're not alone. 

In this no-shame, no-stupid-questions episode of Labia Logic, Drs. Meredith McClure and Ashley Fuller are here to talk bumps on the vulva—from the totally normal to the "maybe-I-should-call-my-doctor" kind. Instead of Googling "tiny bump on vulva," at midnight, listen to this episode instead–you're awake anyway!

This episode gives you the power of vulvar knowledge: what's normal, what's not, and when to phone a friend (a.k.a. your healthcare provider). Learn to distinguish herpes from ingrown hairs, papillomas from wa...

Let's talk about vulvas, baby! In this laugh-and-learn episode of Labia Logic, we're diving deep (pun very much intended) into a part of women's health that too often gets glossed over—vulvar dermatology. 

Dr. Melissa Mausker joins Drs. Ashley Fuller and Meredith McClure for this episode to chat all about what it means to specialize in vulvar dermatology, why collaboration between dermatologists and gynecologists is so crucial, and how education and mentorship are shaping the future of this often-overlooked field. Dr. Mausker's resident Kristan Schiele, MD joins for part of the conversation too. She chimes in on beg...