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Health
“I’m a medical historian – these are the shocking secrets of pelvic exams you’ve probably never been told”
By Wendy Kline
10 months ago
5 min read
Medical historian Wendy Kline has spent years studying the history of women’s health. Here, she explains why the shocking history of the pelvic exam is inherently political – and what all women should know about it.
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