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"The international sensation, "a compelling rhapsody of the female essence" (Chicago Tribune), relaunched with new material for its 20th anniversary. This expanded edition of the bestseller that changed the way women think about their bodies features a diverse set of new monologues in addition to those previously included, as well as a new introduction by a leader in feminist thought and a new afterword about the global influence of The Vagina Monologues....

"A scientific journey to the center of the new female body. The Latin term for the female genitalia, pudendum, means "parts for which you should be ashamed." Until 1651, ovaries were called female testicles. The fallopian tubes are named for a man. Named, claimed, and shamed: Welcome to the story of the female body, as penned by men. Today, a new generation of (mostly) women scientists is finally redrawing the map. With modern tools and fresh perspectives,...

"OB/GYN, writer for The New York Times, USA Today, and Self, and host of the show Jensplaining, Dr. Jen Gunter now delivers the definitive book on vaginal health, answering the questions you've always had but were afraid to ask--or couldn't find the right answers to. She has been called Twitter's resident gynecologist, the Internet's OB/GYN, and one of the fiercest advocates for women's health...and she's here to give you the straight talk on the...

"Although women's genitals have long been shrouded in secrecy and taboo, a recent surge in media attention has encouraged women and men to think about, as well as to talk more openly about, the vagina and vulva. In Read My Lips the authors--both research scientists who study sex--teach readers all about the vulva and vagina in ways that are smart, provocative, funny, heartbreaking, quirky, and inspiring. The overall message is that women and men should...

"The Wonder Down Under is a comprehensive guide to a miraculous and complex part of the body that too few of us (regardless of gender) are all that familiar with--the vagina. With wisdom, humor, and scientific aplomb, medical student Ellen Støkken Dahl and Dr. Nina Brochmann take readers on a fascinating journey of female sexual organs and sexual health--from the clitoris to contraception to cervical cancer. More than a user's manual, this book is...

"A board-certified OB-GYN offers an accessible, illustrated guide to the internal and external female sex organs, dispelling common myths and using evidence-based science to answer questions and help women make more informed health choices."--

"Based on the popular section of womenshealthmag.com of the same name, 'Women's Health Vagina University' challenges stigmas directed at women's bodies and sexuality, offers advice and support, and explains how your vagina's health can impact your overall health."--Back cover.

From earliest childhood, girls are misled about their bodies, encouraged to describe their genitalia with cute and silly names rather than anatomically correct terms. In our schools and in our culture, we are coy about women while putting straight men's sexuality front and centre. Girls grow up feeling ashamed about their periods, about the appearance of their vulvas, about their own desires. They grow up without a full and honest sex education, and...

"An illustrated guide to vaginas and vulvas from TikTok star Dr. Allison Rodgers"--

"Vaginas! Periods! Sexual health! Self-care! Here is the definitive guide to your private parts, by people who aren't afraid of talking about theirs. Whatever your questions, Thinx and Conti have you covered. From the basics of vaginal health and contraception, to the best yoga poses for PMS, this book dispenses with taboos and misinformation about vaginas and bodies-- by sharing honest information that everyone should know but might be afraid to...