In today’s episode, Alex and Mary offer five tips to help us remain Down There Aware. Becoming Down There Aware is one thing, but continuing to maintain a consistent and effective awareness is most important for optimal health.Listen on our website, www.downthereaware.com/podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.Episode Highlights Welcome back! [ Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month [ Wear PURPLE Day #GCAM2021 [ Five Tips [ Tip #1: Annual GYN Appointments [ Making health a priority [ Prepare for your appointments [ Generational perspective [ Tip #2: Be aware of your body [ @VulvarCancerAwareness [ Seek out a specialist [ Lichen Planus/Lichen Sclerosus [ Medication and treatment regimen [ Tip #3: Importance of self-examination [ Using a camera [ Tip #4: Maintaining proper hygiene [ Do NOT douche! [ Tip #5: Encouraging others to be DTA [ Yes, it can happen to YOU [ Drawing for Wear Purple Day! [ Thanks for listening! [Stay ConnectedEmail Us: [email protected]Instagram:@downthereawareFacebook: Down There AwareTwitter: @downthereawarePinterest: Down There AwareTikTok: Down There AwareLinks Mentioned in the Episodehttps://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/douchingAccounts to Follow On Instagram:@vulvalcancerukawareness@vulvarcancerawarenessSummary KeywordsPodcast, Spotify, Anchor, research, advocacy, advanced imaging, diagnosis, knowledge, women, fear, symptoms, gynecologic cancer awareness, feminine hygiene, douching, self-exams, awareness, vulvar cancer#Podcast #Spotify #Anchor #research #advocacy #advancedimaging #diagnosis #women #womenshealth #gynecology #health #mother #daughter #douching #selfexams #awareness #vulvarcancer #GCAM2021--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downthereaware/message