For many of us, pelvic exams are a routine part of our healthcare. Of course, that doesn&rsquo;t mean we don&rsquo;t await them with some dread or anxiety; naturally, these exams evoke a wide range of emotions. But they are a cornerstone in gynecological preventative care - a relatively new one at that. In this TPWKY book club episode, we sit down with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wendykline.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.wendykline.com/&source=gmail&ust=1748102636901000&usg=AOvVaw3ijFddq1tfRb0zbZhFaaon">Dr. Wendy Kline</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/wendy-kline.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cla.purdue.edu/directory/profiles/wendy-kline.html&source=gmail&ust=1748102636901000&usg=AOvVaw30L9dg1n1I_o1215tFFl0O">Historian of Medicine at Purdue University</a>, to discuss her book&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/3175/9781509552665" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bookshop.org/a/3175/9781509552665&source=gmail&ust=1748102636901000&usg=AOvVaw2sXYNG9RKkZXuo3MexYc4X">Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam</a>. Dr. Kline takes readers through various chapters in the story of this exam: its murky origins at the hands of J. Marion Sims, its stint as a psychological diagnostic tool used by some misogynistic doctors, and its reclamation by feminist physicians and activists who sought to connect with their own bodies. Tune in for a fascinating conversation that exposes all sides of the pelvic exam, with heroes, villains, and more. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/3WwtIAuSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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