The Happy Vagina: An entertaining, empowering guide to gynaecological and sexual wellbeing

Description

The Happy Vagina shines a light on both the unique and sometimes awkward facts about everything gynaecological, creating an open dialogue for all sexes and generations. "A fierce and fabulous celebration of women. Mika's straight-talking, no-nonsense writing means she is the friend we don't just want, but need. Beautiful and empowering. A must read." - Laura Whitmore In a world where the vagina is still, too frequently, considered taboo, this book aims to entertain, educate and enlighten. Mika Simmons, creator and host of 'The Happy Vagina' podcast, rightly believes that this taboo is problematic and can lead to a whole host of health issues. Intimate health and pleasure can be hard to talk about, regardless of background or experience, The Happy Vagina is here to smash this stigma for women, and men. Medicine, politics, religion, and social conditioning have all had a thoroughly improper and exaggerated influence on women's being - with many of the falsehoods told still negatively impacting us. Mika's intention is to re-educate us all by shining a light on these ridiculous, historical myths and then debunk them by sharing the most unique, incredible, and empowering facts about the vagina, thereby encouraging a more open dialogue for everyone. Covering everything from the myth of the wandering womb to mindful masturbation and orgasms to period poverty, the history of contraception, pregnancy and being childfree, Mika's approachable and positive message urges all of us to know, and appreciate, our own bodies.

Mika Simmons is an actress, writer, award winning filmmaker and host of The Happy Vagina podcast which empowers women through inspirational content that both educates and entertains. On the podcast, Mika interviews pioneering guests as they explore women's health, equality and relationships. In response to the success of the podcast, The Happy Vagina book will be published by Pavilion in May 2022. In January 2021 Mika was chosen by Harpers Bazaar as one of their female Visionaries for 2021.

"This brilliant book is full of interesting and empowering facts that will inspire you to love and respect vagina's and women's bodies." - Dr Zoe Williams "Your vagina now has an owner's manual and it's about time! This book is for any vulva owner who has wanted more pleasure, less shame and a roadmap for accepting and understanding their body." - Emily Morse, doctor of human sexuality, Host of Sex With Emily podcast 'Mika Simmons's book is fun, relevant, and extremely accessible. Every home should have a Happy Vagina!' - Dita von Teese "This book is a continuation of Mika's amazing work to change narratives and challenge myths surrounding female bodies and sexuality. The Lady Garden Foundation, The Happy Vagina Podcast and now this book are all big contributors to the positive changes we need in this space." - Kate Moyle - Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist & Host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast "Filled with humour, facts, and useful tips, Mika has created a necessary and digestible tool for anyone and everyone who is mystified by, or just wants to know more about vaginas, and everything that goes with them." - Tanya Reynolds "I love love love this book. It is such an important read that it should be given to every woman in the world so that they can understand and celebrate the superpower that is their womanhood" - Andrea McLean "The Happy Vagina bubbles and fizzes with vaginal delights. It's a book brimful of positive female energy; just what is needed to bring out your goddess within." - Dr Catherine Blackledge, author of Raising the Skirt: the Unsung Power of the Vagina