Embarrassing Bodies (US) Season 1 Episode 5 Vacation Nightmare

Embarrassing Bodies (US) season 1 episode 5, titled "Vacation Nightmare," takes viewers on a journey to explore some of the most common embarrassing medical conditions that tend to pop up when we are on holiday, away from our normal health care providers. The episode opens with a young woman who is on vacation with friends and is experiencing a horrible pain in her ear. Unfamiliar with the area, she has no idea where to turn for help, so she turns to the Embarrassing Bodies team for advice.

The show then follows this woman, and a few others who are experiencing health issues while on vacation, as they navigate the foreign medical system and seek medical attention. Viewers watch as the Embarrassing Bodies doctors provide advice on how to deal with common issues like sunburn, food poisoning, and insect bites.

Throughout the episode, viewers also get a glimpse into some of the more uncommon medical conditions that can ruin a vacation. For example, one man suffers from a severe case of swimmer's ear, while another has developed an embarrassing rash from a reaction to a new sunscreen.

Along with providing medical advice, the show also aims to destigmatize some common health issues that people may feel ashamed or uncomfortable discussing. Viewers watch as the doctors educate patients about common issues like hemorrhoids, sweating, and bad breath. Through these conversations, viewers learn that these conditions are relatively normal and treatable.

One of the most interesting segments of the episode occurs when the doctors educate a young woman about the importance of regular gynecological care. The young woman tells the doctors that she has never had a pelvic exam before and is nervous about the process. The doctors explain the importance of regular exams and provide her with advice on how to make the experience more comfortable.

Overall, "Vacation Nightmare" provides both helpful medical advice and important information for viewers. The show's explorations of common health issues can help viewers feel more comfortable seeking help for their own medical needs, while also destigmatizing common health issues that may be causing embarrassment or shame. Through their approachable and informative style, the Embarrassing Bodies doctors provide viewers with the tools they need to stay healthy, no matter where they are in the world.