A review by sara_m_martins
This is How You Vagina: All About Your Vajayjay and Why You Probably Shouldn't Call it That by Nicole E. Williams

informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

Dr Williams provides a lot of good scientific facts and informative graphics, so you really get a Vagina 101 session in this book! There was a really important discussion on racism towards the end of the book (rec just for that), and throughout Dr Williams does not shy away from difficult topics such as abuse or FGM. 

Something that struck me several times was the stark differences on what i know goes in maternity wards in my country (Portugal) and what Dr Williams describes - does the US got PT beat regarding obstetric care? mayhaps

There was clearly an attempt at inclusion of non-straight and non-cis experiences, which i appreciated, but this was still made mostly for a cis/straight audience. I really think a sensitivity reader would’ve elevated it: !especially! a trans one (i really hope “transgenderED” did not make it to final copy. cannot stress this enough). I read this back to back with Let’s Talk About Down There by Dr J Lincoln, and while it has other flaws, it was exquisite regarding LGBTQ+ inclusivity. But, I still highly recommend reading this one too.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.