Reviews
Die Vagina-Bibel. Vulva und Vagina – Mythos und Wirklichkeit - Deutsche Ausgabe by Jen Gunter
brendaclay's review against another edition
4.0
A great reference book for women, right along with Taking Charge of Your Fertility.
karimorton33's review against another edition
4.0
This book really lived up to its title! It was a detailed look at vagina's and vulvas and I definitely learned a lot. Definitely a good book to keep on hand as reference material. Dr. Gunter seems really passionate about helping anyone with a vagina live their best life and know what's what.
cluckingbell's review against another edition
4.0
Great to have on one's shelf for browsing or reference; less fun to listen to front-to-back while fixing meals (there are a lot of chapters on diagnosis and treatment of infections, bodily fluids and odors, prolapsed organs, etc.).
The amount of bizarre stuff the author feels the need to debunk, based in no small part on experiences with her own patients, is depressing. Or how many insecurities are driven by patients' creepy male partners (like the ones complaining the woman is "too wet" during intercourse, because they prefer the high-friction feel of an unaroused [or unwilling?] partner). The patriarchy really could use a good smashing, in the with-a-sledgehammer sense.
Memorably refers to douches as "cigarettes for your vagina."
The amount of bizarre stuff the author feels the need to debunk, based in no small part on experiences with her own patients, is depressing. Or how many insecurities are driven by patients' creepy male partners (like the ones complaining the woman is "too wet" during intercourse, because they prefer the high-friction feel of an unaroused [or unwilling?] partner). The patriarchy really could use a good smashing, in the with-a-sledgehammer sense.
Memorably refers to douches as "cigarettes for your vagina."
nicolemhill's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my god, this book should be in the hands of everyone with a vagina — and everyone without one. As a teen attending a school with typically anemic sex ed, I would have benefitted so much from a book like this. Even now, I learned a startling amount of information I didn't know and unlearned a fair amount of what I thought I knew.
kirstenallen24's review against another edition
4.0
The author is very knowledgeable, and sticks to the science about everything relating to the vagina, vulva, and surrounding anatomy. She addresses lots of myths, and old wives tales which is super interesting and helpful to vagina owners. She is very inclusive in her language, and addresses concerns and/or differences in trans men or non-binary vagina owners and their vaginal health. (For example: she addresses symptoms of taking testosterone and fixes for negative side-effects)
Love how the authors empowers vagina owners and arms them with correct information. That being said, it is a long and pretty dry read. I feel like anyone that gets to the end of this book should receive an honorary doctorate. The chapter summarizes were very helpful, as this book almost reads like a textbook. I want her has my doctor!!
Love how the authors empowers vagina owners and arms them with correct information. That being said, it is a long and pretty dry read. I feel like anyone that gets to the end of this book should receive an honorary doctorate. The chapter summarizes were very helpful, as this book almost reads like a textbook. I want her has my doctor!!