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Every morning, after brushing my teeth and taking my shower, I dab a little lubricant on a silicone two-by-two-inch cube, squeeze the object between my thumb and fingers and insert it into my vagina. The cube is called a pessary, and it supports my prolapsing uterus. If you are unfamiliar with the word “pessary,” …
