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The Vagina Bible: The vulva and the vagina—separating the myth from the medicine by Jen Gunter
5 reviews
angelfireeast24's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
I wish I had this book when I was a preteen so I would have understood my body, what is medically normal and what treatment and routine medical appointments should be like. I wish all young people, regardless of gender, to read this book and have the basic facts. There is nothing "dirty" about this book. I'm very factual and educational. I'm happy to have this and gained a greater understanding of my bodyknowh19's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Todos/as/es deberían leer este libro para entender mucho no solo sobre la vagina si no sobre el cuerpo femenino, sobre las relaciones sexuales, las enfermedades sexuales y así
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Medical content
fluffernutterfriday's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
A few things I'm taking away from this book:
- Patriarchy. Patriarchy. Patriarchy. "Clean" and "fresh" vaginas are the norm. You are not dirty if you have discharge or the occasional odor. You're a human and a magical system is working inside of you.
- Your vagina and vulva don't need a lot of help. They've been dealing with childbirth and all manner of secretions since time immemorial. Anyone who says otherwise is likely trying to make money off of you.
- "Big Natural" is just as harmful to vulvas and vaginas (if not more so) as "Big Pharma."
- Don't trust what you read on the internet. Learn to do research and develop a relationship with a gynecologist that you trust.
- Misdiagnoses are common. Remember to keep track of your symptoms and get a second opinion if you're not sure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, and Medical content
elizlizabeth's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Very informative, I would recommend if you have a vagina or are partnered with someone who does and want to learn more about your body, or your partner's body. The tone is lighthearted, so it's a pleasant and quick read.
This is not a general encyclopedia because it shifts so often to US medical system and data that advice could not be applied to your own country, but it definitely gives a good starting point.
This is not a general encyclopedia because it shifts so often to US medical system and data that advice could not be applied to your own country, but it definitely gives a good starting point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Medical trauma
shannonxvx's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Blood, and Medical trauma