<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Dr. Tomeka Roberts: The Journal</title><description>OBGYN-backed articles on feminine health, hygiene, and confidence from Dr. Tomeka Roberts.</description><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>An OBGYN Explains What &apos;pH-Balanced&apos; Really Means for a Feminine Wash</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/what-ph-balanced-feminine-wash-means/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/what-ph-balanced-feminine-wash-means/</guid><description>An OBGYN explains what a pH-balanced feminine wash actually is, why intimate skin is mildly acidic, and how ordinary soap can throw off your comfort.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>pH Balance</category><category>Feminine Care</category><category>Ingredients</category></item><item><title>Sulfates and Parabens in Feminine Care: What to Avoid and Why</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/sulfates-and-parabens-in-feminine-care/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/sulfates-and-parabens-in-feminine-care/</guid><description>A board-certified OBGYN explains sulfates and parabens in feminine care, why they can dry delicate skin, and how to read a label to choose gentler options.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Ingredients</category><category>Sensitive Skin</category><category>Feminine Care</category></item><item><title>A Gynecologist&apos;s Simple Daily Feminine Hygiene Routine</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/daily-feminine-hygiene-routine/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/daily-feminine-hygiene-routine/</guid><description>An OBGYN&apos;s simple daily feminine hygiene routine - gentle external washing, warm water, pat dry, and breathable cotton to support your natural balance.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Hygiene</category><category>Daily Care</category><category>Feminine Care</category></item><item><title>Fragrance-Free vs. Lightly Scented: Which Feminine Wash Is Right for You?</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/fragrance-free-vs-lightly-scented-feminine-wash/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/fragrance-free-vs-lightly-scented-feminine-wash/</guid><description>Fragrance free vs scented feminine wash: a board-certified OBGYN explains who should choose each, with a simple comparison to help you pick with confidence.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Fragrance</category><category>Sensitive Skin</category><category>Product Guide</category></item><item><title>5 Feminine-Care Myths an OBGYN Wants You to Stop Believing</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/feminine-care-myths-from-an-obgyn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/feminine-care-myths-from-an-obgyn/</guid><description>An OBGYN with 23+ years of experience busts 5 common feminine care myths, from douching to fragrance, with compassionate, judgment-free guidance you can trust.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Myths</category><category>Education</category><category>Feminine Care</category></item><item><title>How to Choose a Feminine Wash for Sensitive Skin</title><link>https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/choosing-a-feminine-wash-for-sensitive-skin/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://drtomekaroberts.com/blog/choosing-a-feminine-wash-for-sensitive-skin/</guid><description>Learn how to choose a feminine wash for sensitive skin with an OBGYN&apos;s guidance on pH balance, gentle ingredients, red flags to avoid, and patch testing.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Sensitive Skin</category><category>Feminine Care</category><category>Ingredients</category></item></channel></rss>