Woman: Psychological volume

Author: Barbara Seaman (USA)
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Features: Many of my friends have recalled that they used to often exchange private conversations. Typically, whatever shame we might feel would be wiped out, because we discovered that personal experiences were often shared by many others. I remember hearing these kinds of voices: "Yeah, I had an illegal abortion." "Yeah, I was raped." "Yeah, my neighbor (brother, father, uncle, pastor, doctor, teacher) sexually harassed me." "Yeah, I faked an orgasm." "Yeah, I've tried every form of contraception, and it's all been a disaster." "Yeah, my OB-GYN made me uncomfortable, but I didn't dare say anything because everyone respected him. His pelvic exams were rough, and for days afterward, I couldn't even pee without pain." Women talk, listen, and spread the word. We return to our communities and start our own women's groups—groups for advocacy, discussion groups, courses on understanding women's bodies. Since 1975, nearly 2,000 formal women's self-help projects have been established across the United States, along with countless informal groups. When it comes to women's health, are women talking about it with each other less now than before? The possibility is cause for concern. If I had only one wish for writing this book, it would be that women who read it will be inspired to talk more with each other about their health issues. Now is more important than ever to have these conversations, because women who talk about health with each other will continue to discuss other topics with their sisters. Dear readers, I hope you will find this book both inspiring and familiar, because it speaks of the feelings we have all experienced. I also hope this book will empower us to make well-reasoned decisions that help us protect ourselves and the physical and best interests of those we love. This book is not just a study of individual female psychology; it covers a wide range of topics, including physiology, psychology, pathology, desires, needs, medicine, sexology, obstetrics, anthropology, social psychology, and political science, with the central goal of highlighting women's unique social position and right to survival. The New York Times: "This book sparked a revolution."