Contraceptives

With Easter celebrations almost upon us this is a gentle nudge to remind you to check your monthly supply of low dose birth control pills and to pop a couple of fresh condoms into your purse. I also want to focus on bringing a new book to your attention which could literally change your life and the way you view the most intimate part of your body. Ordinary women have been courageous enough to share their bodies in this exquisitely photographed collection - these are not air brushed models who have been selected for their touched up ’beautiful bits’.

This Easter consider giving your beloved a gift that will give you both a lot to talk about and hopefully take your appreciation of each other to a unique place.  Watch this short video about the book,  ‘Heart of the Flower’. 

Read what others say about ‘Heart of the Flower’:

“You have created something really special with this book. It is a spiritual experience every time I sit down and read/look at it. I feel blessed to have known of it when it is first released. Thanks for letting me be part of that. A book to pass down and around. Much love.” — Di”It’s funny because as someone who sees Yonis on a daily basis the images were not by any means a surprise or shock for me. Yet the different angles along with each lady’s words made me view them again from a totally different way. All in all I think this book should be the bible for all woman (especially younger women) to eradicate any fear or uncertainty, and almost more importantly for men.” — Natalie, 22, beauty therapist

“I’ve had 30 years of therapy, psychiatry and reading this book has been the most healing thing that could happen to me. I can’t tell you how it’s helped me and how important it’s been to me. It’s wonderful. Every woman should own a copy.” — Deb

“Is it possible to read the words of these women and look at their pictures not through a haze of tears? Beautiful. Brave. Stunning. Powerful. Wow — what a book.” — Ian, 44

Heart of the Flower: The book of yonis is an unflinching exploration of the beautiful diversity of women’s genitals, free of judgement, shame and embarrassment.

Fifty everyday women have posed for up-close and personal photographs that show their genitals from many different and rarely seen angles. Each woman writes candidly with wit, wisdom, passion, even despair, about her relationship with her yoni.

The book brings into light the ins and outs of the female sexual anatomy, and demystifies and challenges the way society views women’s genitals and sexuality.

Heart of the Flower is designed to normalise and celebrate diversity at a time when labial reconstructions have reached an all-time high and women’s body image is at an all-time low.

The book of yonis is 164 full colour pages, designed exquisitely and bound beautifully in a hardback cover. it is a beautiful gift or addition to your bookcase or coffee table, and the perfect way to celebrate the heart of the flower that is woman.

Celebrate Easter by celebrating your beautiful self. Enjoy.

Here are a few more myths about low dose birth control and a link to that extraordinary book I mentioned in the last post.

MYTH 6.  The Pill makes you infertile

No it doesn’t. It can take a few months before your body readjusts itself back to it’s own natural hormone levels but you may believe this myth if you are 30+ and have fewer eggs left which are of a less than ‘prime’ quality.  If you’ve always taken a low dose birth control pill, how do know if you have fertility problems without it?  A low dose birth control pill may actually help you to avoid fibroids, endometriosis and similar uterine conditions so may ‘preserve’ your fertility. 

MYTH 7.  The Pill causes cancer

Not necessarily.  Even a low does birth control pill offers some protection from ovarian cancer and endometriosis. Research shows that if you take a combination birth control pill (estrogen and progestin) you are at a higher risk of cervical cancer but no actual causal link has been found yet.  Please do not increase your risk of cervical cancer further by exposing yourself to the contributing factor, the human papilloma virus , by having unprotectd sex. There is also a slightly higher risk of breast cancer for women on the pill which diminishes after use and disappears altogether after 10 years. Cancer findings here.

MYTH 8.   It doesn’t matter what time you take your pill each day.  It does if you want to get the maximum protection and efficiency from it so ‘attach’ the pill taking time to a daily routine you already practise well.  MYTH 9.    All birth control pills are the same  Not true.  Low dose birth control pills may all have the same end result of preventing pregnancy but there are many different types, while the estrogen may be identical (ethinyl estradiol) the type of progestin could vary.   Within those, many different brands (including generic brands). Not all pills will suit YOUR body in the same way as your friend’s body so talking to a doctor or family planning professional is the best way to find a ‘match’ that suits your metabolism and medical history. 

NEW ‘must have’ BOOK - You’ll never see your vagina in the same light again

 Now for the link to that remarkable book I mentioned.  I have been waiting awhile to recommend this extraordinary work of art to you- and it is SO much more than that. At a time when women fall victim to media propaganda, when sadly, labiaplasty is growing in popularity and  young girls’  body image is at an all time low, this beautiful book of 164 full colour photographs celibrates and honours the uniqueness and true beauty of every women’s genitals.

Heart of the Flower: The book of yonis is an unflinching exploration of the beautiful diversity of women’s genitals, free of judgement, shame and embarrassment.

To watch a short video about Heart of the Flower book before buying, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PztE75RNKbQ