Have you ever hidden a tampon under your shirt before running to the bathroom at work? Or been too embarrassed to talk about something weird going on . . . down there? Dr. Anita Mitra is over that unnecessary awkwardness, and you should be, too. Anita, a UK native, has made it her mission to remove the stigma surrounding periods and women's health issues. She works in obstetrics and gynecology, has experience in both clinical medicine and research, and is the author of The Gynae Geek (out in March), which aims to provide "no nonsense information on 'down-there' healthcare." She's also working to help end cervical cancer, recently getting her PhD on the subject.
Badass Fact: When Anita isn't busy being, you know, a doctor, she lifts weights in her free time, often documenting her gym sessions on Instagram.