Viagra for Women, Diagramming the Cycle, and More Weekend Links
Australian writer Kasey Edwards asks, Is a children's book about periods a good idea? The answer won't surprise you: Yes, yes it is. A small study conducted in Croatia has found that sildenafil citrate, sold under the brand name Viagra in the U.S., may be a very...
Silent Suffering: In 3 Scenes
Scene 1 10: 45 am: A quiet Sunday morning, sunny and bright. Brunch on the patio. I sat with my daughter, my partner, and my niece. Over pastries and coffee, I experienced waves of menstrual contractions, coming steadily every 15 minutes. And I winced, swallowing my...
Labia Libraries, Breast Cancer Mortality, and More Weekend Links
Jes, The Militant Baker, offers a new twist on vajazzling: how about a goofy good time with your girlfriends, using edible decorations? Makes for fun sexy times later with your partner, since, you know, friction and the "traditional" vajazzling decor of Swarovski...
Ms. December—Menstruation Pin-Up
Guest Post by Jen Lewis Beauty in Blood Presents Ms. December: Tree Cycle: January 2013 - Cycle #2 Menstrual Designer: Jen Lewis Photographer: Rob Lewis
Give the Gift of Body Literacy
This holiday season consider giving the women in your life the gift of body literacy. The books, resources and services compiled below support understanding and appreciation of our bodies. Gifts for teenagers: * To hold a Wondrous Vulva Puppet is to experience a...
Birth Control, Your Lady Garden, and More Weekend Links
The New York Times style blog reports that the days of the "full Brazilian" may be numbered. In other words, we may be returning to the time "when a woman's lady garden was as big as a New York slice of pizza", as Amy Poehler phrased it. Nice summary of recent...
