A Celebration of Vulva Diversity

by Hilde Atalanta

This book aims to open up the conversation about a topic that is still surrounded by taboo and shame. By showing diversity, educating ourselves on anatomy and sexual health and openly talking about our experiences and our insecurities, we can change the way we look at our bodies – and the bodies of others.

Let’s celebrate this wonderful part of the human body!

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Inside the Book

• More than 650 colourful illustrations (all based on real vulvas), and foldout pages with anatomical illustrations
• A chapter about anatomy (with colourful & diverse illustrations)
• 140 vulva portraits & personal stories
• Vulva myths debunked – medical health professionals explain why these myths are false
• Wonders of the vulva & vagina
• Why? What? How? – All kinds of vulva- and vagina-related questions answered
• How to draw a vulva
• Vulva names around the world
• Positive personal quotes about vulvas from individuals from all around the world

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For whom?

The book can be used to flip through during open conversations about sexuality, by a parent or with a friend – but it’s also a perfect book to curl up with and read by yourself. With its personal stories and vulva portraits of real people it has a new approach to sexual health education. It can be used as a tool by sexual health providers to talk about body diversity with clients, or in schools during sex education classes. The book uses gender inclusive language and has a positive approach to sexuality and diversity.

Additional info

• Book dimensions: 19.5 x 24.5 cm
• 230 pages
• Author: Hilde Atalanta
• Illustrator: Hilde Atalanta
• Self-published in 2019 (This is us Books)
• ISBN: 9789090317137

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Sexuality, Coffee Table Books

230 pages, Hardcover

Published May 1, 2019

Reviews

[Emilee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I wish I could give this book one thousand stars! This book is such a wonderful and educational resource that EVERYONE WITH A VULVA SHOULD READ!! Hilde has started a new conversation around sexual health and vulvas and it's amazing. 100% recommend!

[Martha Greally · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the kind of book that should be in all school libraries, sex education curriculum, and general mainstream and education. It’s part science, part art, and part therapy. For anyone who has ever struggled with their vulva self image, body image generally, just has a vulva, knows someone with a vulva, or generally just is alive today… you should read this. It’s so educational and even though I considered myself to be pretty clued up on vulvas I still learnt so much, and it was inspiring and eye opening to read the lovely stories from people who have sent in pictures of their vulvas to be pained. Strongly recommend and even strongly recommend for people who have children or young people in their life cos this book is something that young people NEED.

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

an important & empowering book. it honestly shocks and disgusts me just how many people have been shamed by family or sexual partners over how their vulva looks. if only those people had a book like this and understood how vastly different one body part can appear. which is exactly why this book exists. it also features trans & non-binary experiences and vulvas from all over the world, as well as use of trigger warnings when needed (rare.)

[Joli Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely wonderful for all genders and all ages. The vulva has been misrepresented and misunderstood too long. Thankfully, this book combines medically accurate information with body-positive drawings and stories. I'll be treasuring my copy!!!

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone need to read this!

[Cris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maravilloso, muy recomendable

[Yuyu · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, if you want to learn about vulva's diversity, you need to read this. Is a whole studio about it.
I thought this book was only about illustration of different kind of vulva, but then, when I read the investigation of Hilde about these, I die of excitment.

When it arrived, I flipped through the illustrations of vulvas and read through the pages of information and was surprised to learn a lot about female anatomy which I thought I already had a good understanding of, being a 25 year old woman.

The book explores the themes of diversity, body positivity and inclusivity and I think it is great!

Love it! If you are a woman, you need to read this!
That's all.

[Lauren Gertners · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book about vulvas was weird when I saw it. In fact, I thought the whole movement was weird. But I bought the book anyway out of curiousity. When it arrived, I flipped through the illustrations of vulvas and read through the pages of information and was surprised to learn a lot about female anatomy which I thought I already had a good understanding of, being a 34 year old woman. The book explores the themes of diversity, body positivity and inclusivity and I think it is great!

[Alice Hardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An creative masterpiece. The artwork and statements combined are wonderful, and the educational elements are a fantastic addition.

I really enjoyed this book, and will be sharing with friends and family.

Thank you Hilde!

[Niina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely incredible book everyone should read! I wish I’d had this book 7 years ago. These things should really be taught in schools, but unfortunately sex education doesn’t tend to be thorough and diverse.

[Robyn Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

ESSENTIAL reading for women and girls

[Hannah Bijleveld · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that everyone person with a vulva or without a vulva should read 💜

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. Drawings are stunning and honest and true.

[Kitty Rea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The drawings are stunning and the information is easy to understand, beautifully presented and it made me feel so much better about my own body.

[marie Klassen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this book when I was a young person, And I am so happy my kids will have a copy in our home.

[jasmin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful ❤️