Vaginas: An Owner's Manual

I did not get to read through the whole book, but for the price I thought it was a good buy.

Elizabeth Topp and Dr. Carol Livoti have perfectly combined all the information you need, and want, to know with a comfortable conversational tone that makes it a must have for women of any age. I know from working with them personally that Vaginas: An Owner's Manual is a wealth of knowledge from two fantastic experts who love teaching women about their health and their bodies. In fact, I found the book (and the authors) so perfect, I offered them a monthly column in Playgirl Magazine!

This book would make a great gift for girls going through puberty. The writers are personal, witty and honest about women's health issues as well as the gender/social aspects that are nearly always tangled up with reproductive health. All the anatomical basics are covered in detail, as well as various conditions and symptoms. It even covers menopause, so it's really a book for anyone with a vagina! The authors are mother and daughter, the mother being a gynecologist and the daughter a writer--I wish my own mom had been so knowledgeable and forthright about the topics discussed in the book. Again, this book is great for those who are uncomfortable talking about reproductive health with their parents or children. Also sprinkled liberally throughout the book are odd historical facts about gynecological treatments or conditions, both in American and other cultures. These are sometimes amusing, sometimes upsetting and often bewildering. It provides a good historical context for a realm of anatomy and physiology that is still (compared to many other health problems or issues) mysterious and not fully understood. Overall, it's a very quick and informative read that I highly recommend for every woman and girl.

I purchased this book back in June of 2004 and i have to say that i was greatly shocked at how much about the female body as having one myself that i was absolutely alien to...i found myself calling my friends telling them stories that i have read out of this book along with a few humorous excerpts here and there, this book is amazing!!...i believe this book is wonderful to give to any woman/girl of any age expecially during the puberty years...this book would be a great gift and the christmas season is just around the corner! so pick up a copy for the woman or women in your life today! im sure glad that i did!