The Vagina Book

The Vagina Book
The Vagina Book is an essential guide packed with invaluable information about sexual health that everybody should know, but might be too afraid to ask.
With sections on anatomy, periods, hormones, sex, contraception, fertility, hair care, and so much more, this fun-to-read guide helps readers make healthy decisions for their bodies.
• From OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Conti and the team behind the beloved Thinx period products • Dispenses with taboos and misinformation about vaginas and bodies • Provides the latest health research in easy-to-digest entries Advice includes yoga poses to help with PMS and cramping, a cheat sheet for making sense of contraception options, why you should care about your pelvic floor (plus easy strengthening exercises!), and the illustrated history of feminine hygiene products, from ancient Egypt through today. This groundbreaking guide is a perfect gift for every modern woman and a vital addition to every modern bookshelf.

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The Vagina Book is an essential guide packed with invaluable information about sexual health that everyone should know, but might be too afraid to ask. With sections on anatomy, periods, hormones, sex, contraception, fertility, hair care, and so much more, this fun-to-read guide helps readers make healthy decisions for their bodies. Compelling personal essays from a divers
The Vagina Book is an essential guide packed with invaluable information about sexual health that everyone should know, but might be too afraid to ask. With sections on anatomy, periods, hormones, sex, contraception, fertility, hair care, and so much more, this fun-to-read guide helps readers make healthy decisions for their bodies. Compelling personal essays from a diverse group of luminary figures—including Margaret Cho, Roxane Gay, and Blair Imani—are sprinkled throughout, enriching the pages with beauty, strength, and honesty. • From OB/GYN Dr. Jennifer Conti and the team behind the beloved Thinx period products • Dispenses with taboos and misinformation about the female body • Provides the latest health research in easy-to-digest entries Advice includes yoga poses to help with PMS and cramping, a cheat sheet for making sense of contraception options, why you should care about your pelvic floor (plus easy strengthening exercises!), and the illustrated history of feminine hygiene products, from ancient Egypt through for every modern woman. • A must-have handbook for anyone with a vagina • Presented in a luxe, cushioned case filled with more than a hundred vibrant illustrations • Perfect woman-to-woman gift for anyone who is passionate about sexual health, feminism, and learning more about their body, as well as readers of Refinery29 and GOOP • Add it to the shelf with books like Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski PhD;, WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source by Alisa Vitti; and Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashaue.
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Published
August 18th 2020
by Chronicle Books

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(ISBN13: 9781452182445 )

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Welp, I guess I’m not as period positive as I thought— more period neutral. Is that a thing? I think menstruation shouldn’t be shamed and it shouldn’t be the taboo topic it is, but it *is* blood coming from your genitals. It’s bio-hazardous waste, and it should be disposed of properly. With that in mind, I’m sure you can imagine my shock when a woman proudly writes about the time where, as a child, she’d leave used, bloody pads “on the back of the toilet, on the floor, or in my white canopy bed”
Welp, I guess I’m not as period positive as I thought— more period neutral. Is that a thing? I think menstruation shouldn’t be shamed and it shouldn’t be the taboo topic it is, but it *is* blood coming from your genitals. It’s bio-hazardous waste, and it should be disposed of properly. With that in mind, I’m sure you can imagine my shock when a woman proudly writes about the time where, as a child, she’d leave used, bloody pads “on the back of the toilet, on the floor, or in my white canopy bed” because she was a “rebel” and “doesn’t hide anything.” (Imagine a child leaving feces-covered or urine-soaked toilet paper everywhere, and then speaking about it proudly as an adult? NO bodily function should be shamed— they’re natural, vital to our survival as a species, and we can’t stop them— but that doesn’t prevent the fluids or solids from those functions from being unsanitary and needing proper disposal.) The book also mentions free-bleeding, which I’m not a fan of, for reasons stated earlier. In your house? Sure, you do you, but please don’t do it in public where your blood (if it soaks through your clothing and onto things other people will touch) poses a risk to others. At the end of the period sex segment, they mention how only you know your body and to do what makes *YOU* comfortable, completely ignoring the other party— or parties. They need to be fully willing, too. It’s okay for a partner to not want to engage in sex when blood is involved, for whatever reason. It’s okay for them to feel uncomfortable and to say no because of the blood. No, they’re not shaming you for having a period just for declining and no, it isn’t The Patriarchy™’s fault. I would’ve liked to go over the modern options for hygiene products and how to use them, including reusable cloth pads that are often overlooked. There’s a spread about the history of period products, but not a list of current options with explanations, pros and cons, and tips on how to choose what’s best for you which I think would’ve been super helpful. As for positives: While my childhood was pretty traumatic, I feel very fortunate that I had very sex-positive parents who made sure I knew I could ask them about anything. I also recall having pretty in-depth sex-ed, which makes me feel even luckier— this (unfortunately) isn’t the norm. Although this book didn’t teach me much personally, I’m certain it'll help a lot of people learn more about their bodies and its sexual/reproductive functions. A couple things that it did teach me, though, was about menopause. As I’m a few decades away from that I never really looked into it, but I now feel like I have a better understanding of the women I love and what they’re going through or have gone through. I love the tips on how to survive it, and I’ll definitely spread the info! :-) Even though I didn't agree with everything, I think books like The Vagina Book are important and I do recommend reading it. A big thank you to the publisher, Chronicle Books, for allowing me to read this title in exchange for an honest review.
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4⭐️ I really never talked to anyone about my periods. Looking back in horror now I remember lots of embarrassing experiences. I remembered locking myself in my family bathroom with my twin sister while we struggled to use tampons for the first time before a run with our critical father. We were laughing, then crying because we didn’t know what we were doing. I didn’t love everything about this but it had some good things. Its a must read for all females who have questions. Vaginal care, periods,
4⭐️ I really never talked to anyone about my periods. Looking back in horror now I remember lots of embarrassing experiences. I remembered locking myself in my family bathroom with my twin sister while we struggled to use tampons for the first time before a run with our critical father. We were laughing, then crying because we didn’t know what we were doing. I didn’t love everything about this but it had some good things. Its a must read for all females who have questions. Vaginal care, periods, sex(birth control), and menopause. Why aren’t we talking about this more?? I am so grateful for the Netgalley ARC from the publisher and all opinions are my own. I have given an honest review.
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Brilliant!! I am consistently surprised by what I don’t know about my down there! Every time I read a book about it I learn something new. I love this one not only for what it thought me but for the approachable language used, inclusivity and its acceptant attitude towards every little wonderful and cringey thing that happens down there. A must read for everyone with or without a vulva. Read more reviews and other bookish content on my blog https://elainehowlin.com

Brilliant!! I am consistently surprised by what I don’t know about my down there! Every time I read a book about it I learn something new. I love this one not only for what it thought me but for the approachable language used, inclusivity and its acceptant attitude towards every little wonderful and cringey thing that happens down there. A must read for everyone with or without a vulva. Read more reviews and other bookish content on my blog https://elainehowlin.com

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Jun 01, 2020

Katie

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First off, thanks to NetGalley for this ARC, I’ll star off by saying this is a category of books that I love. A category that I truly believe that all women, or those who identify as women need to read. This book is no different, like other books that I’ve read, The Vagina Book, digs even deeper than just the vagina. Dr Jennifer Conti goes beyond the classic anatomy lesson, she speaks about wellness and self care, she speaks about abortion, about pregnancy, about body hair and STI’s. There are s
First off, thanks to NetGalley for this ARC, I’ll star off by saying this is a category of books that I love. A category that I truly believe that all women, or those who identify as women need to read. This book is no different, like other books that I’ve read, The Vagina Book, digs even deeper than just the vagina. Dr Jennifer Conti goes beyond the classic anatomy lesson, she speaks about wellness and self care, she speaks about abortion, about pregnancy, about body hair and STI’s. There are stories from a number of women, about periods, pregnancy loss and masturbation. This is a book that should be in school libraries, women need to have all the correct knowledge when it comes to their own bodies.
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Apr 20, 2020

Madison

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If you or a loved one owns a vagina, BUY THIS BOOK. I was originally skeptical as it is co-authored by a period-product company, imagining the shallow advice and propaganda touting the miracles of their products. ALAS! Expertly written with authentic medical consultation and personal stories, this book is a great combination of fact delivered in a concise, digestible way. The topics range from essential period knowledge to safe sex with external resources and HUGE emphasis on queer expression. T
If you or a loved one owns a vagina, BUY THIS BOOK. I was originally skeptical as it is co-authored by a period-product company, imagining the shallow advice and propaganda touting the miracles of their products. ALAS! Expertly written with authentic medical consultation and personal stories, this book is a great combination of fact delivered in a concise, digestible way. The topics range from essential period knowledge to safe sex with external resources and HUGE emphasis on queer expression. TWO EGGS UP.
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Apr 21, 2020

Mandy Hazen

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Just wow. This book blew me away. There were some things I knew and so many things I did not know. I loved how this book was laid out with the ability to explore knowledge and testimonials. It also had a lot of professional opinions to help make the learning more believable and relatable. The fact that so many OBGYN contributed to the making of this book just made it so special. Would highly recommend to anyone. Of all ages. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this revi
Just wow. This book blew me away. There were some things I knew and so many things I did not know. I loved how this book was laid out with the ability to explore knowledge and testimonials. It also had a lot of professional opinions to help make the learning more believable and relatable. The fact that so many OBGYN contributed to the making of this book just made it so special. Would highly recommend to anyone. Of all ages. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Apr 24, 2020

Catherine

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I have been looking for the perfect book for my teenage daughter. This is the one! I’ve found the ideal companion book. This covers every topic you could want. From mensuration to hormones. Sexual heath. Even down to shaving. The topics covered are done in a clear and sensitive way. Done in such a way as to educate and not make judgement over right and wrong. All teenagers and their moms should have access to this book. Thank you for the ARC. I will definitely be purchasing a copy when released as
I have been looking for the perfect book for my teenage daughter. This is the one! I’ve found the ideal companion book. This covers every topic you could want. From mensuration to hormones. Sexual heath. Even down to shaving. The topics covered are done in a clear and sensitive way. Done in such a way as to educate and not make judgement over right and wrong. All teenagers and their moms should have access to this book. Thank you for the ARC. I will definitely be purchasing a copy when released as a reference book. #thevaginabook #netgalley #jenniferconti
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2.5 stars. This is more of a dabble into vagina health and issues than an informative book. Reducing the font size and going a bit deeper would have been good. Too much telling and not enough explaining why.

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May 31, 2020

Kitty

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I’m always on the hunt for a good sex-positive read, and even more so for books I can recommend to others as a crash course or guide to their own bodies. (Especially because you know, sex education in the US is far from comprehensive!) The Vagina Book will certainly make its way onto that list of resources! I was surprised to see so many other reviewers seemed to be put off by Margaret Cho’s foreword - I might be biased because I already enjoy her, but it just seems to speak a bit to how importa
I’m always on the hunt for a good sex-positive read, and even more so for books I can recommend to others as a crash course or guide to their own bodies. (Especially because you know, sex education in the US is far from comprehensive!) The Vagina Book will certainly make its way onto that list of resources! I was surprised to see so many other reviewers seemed to be put off by Margaret Cho’s foreword - I might be biased because I already enjoy her, but it just seems to speak a bit to how important having a period, body, and sex positive resource like this is. Despite being “written by the makers of Thinx” surprisingly there’s not a single drop of this book that comes across as trying to sell me something. (Unlike some of the feminine-hygiene bran funded sex ed tapes!) The addition of Daiana Ruiz’s illustration - simple, bright - and inclusive of all sorts of shapes and skin colors, keeps the Vagina Book from feeling too much like you’re reading a stereo manual. Each chapter includes a page or so from other women offering advice (“what would you tell your younger self about birth control?” “What are your favorite ways to get relief during your period?” etc.) and a bit by Dr. Jenn Conti typically answering a question or two mentioned in each section. Again, keeping things light hearted and not too encyclopedia-esque. But it does function as an encyclopedia of sorts - almost everything under the sun regarding having a vagina is mentioned! From masturbation, to grooming, to anatomy that we weren’t taught in school, the concept of “virginity”, to fertility & even menopause. (Which I rarely see mentioned at all, period!) The last section on the importance of self-care (and the many forms it can come in, form hot baths to therapy!) was great to read - especially because it didn’t focus on the more capitalism-centric aspects of “self care” as a buzzword, and actually got to the root & importance of caring for yourself. I would happily hand this book off to any teenager I knew that needed an honest resource on the care and keeping of their bodies - and even my peers (I’m in my mid-twenties) I think most people with a vagina could benefit from a book like this - even as someone that considers themselves well versed in sexuality & their own health there were a few things mentioned that I wouldn’t have given a second thought before. Better read in parts though - some of the chapters can seem sort of randomized as they try to cover so much ground. (That’s a minor complaint, I wasn’t really bothered by it reading in one sitting but I can see how others could.) The Vagina Book sets out to be an “honest, compassionate, and inclusive resource” and for the most part they achieve that. My only complaint with that is that this books phrasing leans heavily on cisgender women and beside a brief mention o
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