We Need to Talk About Vaginas
An IMPORTANT Book About Vulvas, Periods, Puberty, and Sex!
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Publisher Description
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023*
*A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023*
*A National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book*
*A DC Capitol Choices Award Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Ages Ten to Fourteen*
Do you know the difference between a vagina and a vulva? If you’re not sure, We Need to Talk About Vaginas by TikToker Dr. Allison K. Rodgers could be for you!
There are lots of reasons why we don’t talk about vaginas. It can be embarrassing to discuss your vagina with your parents, we can feel confused about the changes that are happening to our bodies, and nobody else talks about vaginas—so why should you?
But KNOWLEDGE IS POWER people! The more we know about our vaginas and vulvas the better equipped we will be to deal with our bodies in the future. In this beautifully illustrated book Dr. Allison K. Rodgers simply explains everything from why we have periods to sex and consent in the age of social media.
You’ll learn the correct names for everything, realize pubic hair is TOTALLY NORMAL, and discover the magical self-cleaning properties of vaginas.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Generous in scope and detail, this illustrated guide to menstruation, vulvae, and more by TikTok star and doctor of obstetrics and gynecology Rodgers is an approachable, empowering resource for readers undergoing puberty and approaching adolescence. Using direct, scientifically accurate, and body-positive language, Rodgers opens with history about reproductive education and briefly discusses why it's important to know how one's body works, and why people across different generations and cultures may find the subjects addressed "inappropriate." By covering topics such as consent, gender identity, and safe sex alongside scientific observations, Rodgers endeavors to provide readers with necessary tools to make informed decisions about the care and keeping of their own bodies. Le Large's highly stylized and casual illustrations depict an inclusive array of bodies with vaginas and diagrams that break down myriad subjects, such as hymens and types of discharge, striking a successful balance between easily absorbed content and sobering health education. The creators take evident care in demystifying prevalent inaccuracies by outlining deliberately compiled and artfully delivered information meant to help readers "understand the normal parts of growing and changing," asserting that, while "not all of the topics may relate to you... understanding what others are going through is important." A glossary concludes. Ages 10–14.
