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Pussypedia

A Comprehensive Guide

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Written by the creators of the popular website, this accessible, and fully illustrated guide is “a hilarious, ridiculously informative and absolutely necessary atlas for people with pussies” (Roxanne Gay).
There is a shocking lack of accurate, accessible information about pussies out there. If the clitoris and penis are the same size on average, why is the word “small” only included in the definition of clitoris? Sex probably doesn't cause yeast infections, but racism probably does cause BV? Why is masturbating so awesome? is labiaplasty on a global astronomical rise? Does egg freezing really work? Should I stick an egg-shaped rock up there or nah?

Pussypedia shares peer-reviewed science that address old myths, confusing inconsistencies, and the influence of gender narratives on scientific research. It teaches readers how to read science, consider information in its context, and to accept what we don't know rather than search for conclusions. It also weaves in personal anecdotes from the authors and their friends––sometimes funny, sometimes sad, often cringe-worthy––to do away with shame and encourage curiosity, exploration, and agency.
A gift for your shy niece, your angsty teenager, your confused boyfriend, or yourself, Pussypedia is our generation's Our Bodies, Ourselves, with a healthy dose of fun.

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    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from July 5, 2021
      Mendelson and Conejo, creators of the Pussypedia website, debut with a thorough and empowering guide to women’s health. Aiming to “democratize the information I found hiding in those journal articles and academic studies” and make a resource that’s “maximally accessible,” Mendelson covers reproductive anatomy and addresses such fraught topics as sexual assault, eugenics, and patriarchy. She also breaks down the basics of hormones, offering a primer on the menstrual cycle and hormone therapy. Along the way, she destigmatizes women’s sexual pleasure, shares opinions on contraception (including options for trans and nonbinary people), and offers a briefing on abortions and an explanation of what happens during the procedure. The author kicks body shame to the curb and, in delightfully sassy prose, keeps things realistic—“we could all really stand to stop calling our body parts by the names of the dudes who ‘discovered’ them.” Conejo’s bright illustrations, peppered throughout, add flair. Women looking to ditch the shame will find this smart, inclusive, and practical guide the perfect resource. Agent: Elianna Kan, Regal Hoffman & Assoc.

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