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Janelle King, RN

Janelle King, MPH, RN, is a registered nurse who specializes in sexual and reproductive health. She has spent many years educating young women about the vagina, periods and sex. She has contributed articles to Monthly Gift, Modern Fertility, and The Body among many others. You can find her latest women's health musings on her blog, The Nurse Note.
Janelle's Articles
We can be more vulnerable to UTIs as we age, but these 6 habit changes can help prevent them.
, November 4, 2022
Even your girlfriends may not share what’s happening “down there,” but know that these 5 little surprises are common and not cause for distress. I’m in my 40s and starting to deal with them, too.
, November 4, 2022
Our bodies change. So do our hygiene needs. Maintaining a healthy vagina and vulva can help prevent discomfort and infection. Here’s what to know. (Hint: Lose the scented soap.) 
, May 21, 2021
Sex might feel different as we age due to hormonal shifts and more. Here’s how to enjoy.
, April 23, 2021
Check out the surprising science behind how these animals can help our moods, heart health and more.
, March 26, 2021