As a young girl, I was endlessly curious about women’s health. I read every book I could find and tried to make sense of the changes I was experiencing. Like many teens, my parents never had an official ‘birds and the bees’ talk. What my mom did teach me, though, was to advocate for myself—to go to the doctor, ask questions, and get what I needed when the time was right.

That early push toward self-advocacy shaped everything. I assumed all girls were getting the same guidance at home. But as an Ob/Gyn, I’ve learned that’s not always true. Today, parents are still unsure how to start these conversations—and our kids are hearing plenty from Instagram, TikTok, and misinformed friends. The issues they face are different, and what worked for us won’t always work for them.

So the narrative has to change. ‘Let’s Talk About It’ was born to create welcoming spaces where young women and their families can ask real questions, get honest answers, and leave with practical tools and confidence