Welcome to Part III of The Vagina Series! Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. As this is a continuation post, I recommend going back to read Part I and Part II if you haven’t already before continuing.
To start, I began researching the background on the word “vagina.” As we know, language is powerful, and the way the vagina is referred to and talked about in any given culture affects its history and people.
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Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! We’ve got a brand-new word to focus on this month, and since July marks Hannah’s one-year anniversary for writing and contributing to Model Behaviors, we wanted to give her the spotlight. As we announced yesterday, she’s written a wonderful three-part series that focuses on the vagina. We’re right in the middle of it, so read on to find out how the idea of “rebirth” influenced her research.
Read More “The Vagina Series, Part II: Rebirth”
I was inspired to begin a new three-part series for Model Behaviors on the vagina after reading Naomi Wolf’s 2012 book, “Vagina,” which spurred the desire to delve into the history, the interconnectivity, and the power of the female reproductive system.
In much the same way that “Spiritual Midwifery” by Ina May Gaskin had raised questions for me about the way that we give birth in our contemporary world, Wolf’s book brought to the surface questions that need to be asked in relation to the vagina and how it is talked about, interacted with, viewed, empowered, and disempowered in our current culture. I hope you find this series does the same for you and that you continue to seek out answers for yourselves.
Read More “The Vagina Series, Part I: Go Ahead, You Can Say It!”
Did you know that you could have a powerful effect on your hormonal health through your diet?
What you put into your body greatly affects your hormonal balance. As your hormones shift and change throughout your cycle, you can find ways to support your body’s natural rhythms, optimizing your energy and minimizing the negative effects of hormonal swings like PMS.
Here are some of the key points I’ve learned on my own journey toward hormonal balance and overall well-being. Read More “Hormonal Balance: Eating Right for Your Cycle”
Childbirth—we’ve all heard mixed messages, varying stories, conflicting opinions, and a diverse range of options when it comes to how childbirth “should” or “can” happen. Hollywood movies portray it one way, while your friends talk about it in another, and your family may also convey their experiences in yet more distinct and varying ways. So what are we to make of this when it’s our turn?
Read More “Fact vs. Myth: Childbirth”