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A review by fluffernutterfriday
The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Jen Gunter
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.
Minor: Blood, Medical content, and Sexual content