Rachel Gross

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Science journalist and author of *Vagina Obscura*, a book exploring research gaps and discoveries in vaginal and reproductive anatomy. Known for investigating understudied aspects of women's health, including microbiome research and clitoral anatomy, and for a viral 2022 New York Times article on the subject. Appears on podcasts discussing sexual health, women's biology, and her personal experience with cerebellar stroke.

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Ologies with Alie Ward Radiolab unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver This Podcast Will Kill You

Episode Appearances

Ologies with Alie Ward · Feb 11, 2026

Venereology (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS) with Ina Park

“Journalist and author of 'Vagina Obscura' recommended for deeper exploration of vaginal microbiome research”

STI Testing Frequency and Screening RecommendationsHPV Vaccination and Cancer PreventionHIV Treatment and U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable)

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Radiolab · Jan 30, 2026

Song of the Cerebellum

“Science journalist and author of 'Vagina Obscura' who suffered cerebellar stroke and investigated cerebellum function”

Cerebellar function and cognitionStroke recovery and neuroplasticityBrain evolution and primate neurobiology

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unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver · Jan 27, 2026

Menopause, Hormones and Women’s Sexual Health with Dr. Rachel Rubin

“Journalist; wrote 'Vagina Obscura' book and viral 2022 NY Times article on clitoral anatomy research gaps”

Genital Urinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and low-estrogen sexual dysfunctionVaginal estrogen and DHEA therapy for sexual health and UTI preventionClitoral anatomy and homologous structures between male and female genitalia

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This Podcast Will Kill You · Sep 23, 2025

Ep 188 Candida yeast: Here, there, and everywhere

“Author of 'Vagina Obscura' discussing vaginal microbiome transplants for recurrent infections”

Candida albicans biology and virulence factorsNon-albicans Candida species (C. auris, C. parasilosis, Nakaseomyces glabrata)Antifungal resistance mechanisms and pan-resistant strains

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