“A refreshing conversation that disarms limiting gender beliefs and debunks patriarchal myths, allowing those of us with vaginas to look directly at our bodies with curiosity and love.” —adrienne maree brown, author of the New York Times best seller Pleasure Activism
Half of all people on earth have vaginas. But how much do we know about that part of our body? And why are we too shy to talk about it?
Lili Sohn thought she knew all she needed to know about her own anatomy, but then she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29, and she didn’t recognize her own body. So, what is a woman anyway? What if I don’t have breasts or a uterus? You are what you feel, that’s what Sohn discovers in Vagina Love. Come along as she strays from the classical anatomical path created by a patriarchal society, and instead uses vibrant illustrations and disarming humor combined with concrete scientific facts to form an easily accessible and comprehensive guide to the reproductive anatomy of people with vaginas, from periods to menopause, from orgasms to contraceptives.
"When Lili Sohn was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 29, she was confronted with just how little she knew about her own anatomy. What's that, you say? We're born with all of the ova we'll have for our entire lives? Well, that was news to Sohn. And her mom. And all of her friends. In Vagina Love, she embarks on a quest for information, busting myths and telling the truth. Sohn's vibrant illustrations and snarky humor along with concrete scientific backing form an easily accessible and comprehensive guide to female reproductive anatomy from periods to masturbation, from orgasms to contraceptives." --
“A lighthearted but educational delve (so to speak) into the vagina, combines practical information and personable anecdotes. . . .The handbook will prove most useful for younger adult readers, but it also serves as a welcome reminder to all that bodies are silly, miraculous, and worth getting to know.” —Publishers Weekly
“Part manual, part memoir, it's an informative tour of not just the vagina, but gender, sexuality and the health stuff that comes with being a person that has a vagina. . . . I really recommend this as an educational and entertaining tool for better understanding the human body and all the social, political, economical implications of having a vagina.”—Sequential Artists Workshop
“A refreshing conversation that disarms limiting gender beliefs and debunks patriarchal myths, allowing those of us with vaginas to look directly at our bodies with curiosity and love.” —adrienne maree brown, author of the New York Times best seller Pleasure Activism
“Like a savvy big sister who just found out and can't wait to share, Lili Sohn takes us on a wild ride through our anatomy, and the attitudes that have kept us in the dark.” —Sabrina Jones, author of Our Lady of Birth Control
“This ultra-informative and beautifully vibrant work gave me a brand-new appreciation for my most cherished possession, my vagina!” —Aisha Redux, author of Stupid Black Girl
“A touching, honest, and thorough must-read. Lili Sohn uses her very personal journey to educate us about subjects we should know more about already.” —Elissa Stein, coauthor of Flow
“Simultaneously provocative, educational, and disarmingly charming. It’s not just a great read for people with vaginas; I think other curious people will love this book too!” —Kriota Willberg, author of Draw Stronger
