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When you’re getting ready to head out on a run, you probably think about things like seamless socks to keep your feet blister-free, fuel to keep your stomach happy, and the perfect playlist to keep you motivated. But there are other areas of your body your breasts, uterus, and vagina that also deserve some consideration.
Don’t blush. If you want to get the most out of every run, you need to think through how running affects your whole body. (For example, you might’ve noticed a correlation between a sweaty run and an unfortunate yeast infection flare up.) Here are five things every female runner should know about the relationship between running and need-to-mention unmentionables.