RESOURCES
This
online guide has answered some of the many questions afraidtoask.com
has been asked about the genitals. Its purpose is
to serve as an introduction and a basic guide to the anatomy
and physiology of these organs, while alerting you to some
of the warning signs and ways to avoid disease. If
you have other questions or concerns about your health and
body, we recommend asking your physician. Most doctors
discuss these "personal" questions on a daily basis, so
don't be afraid to ask.
For
more detailed information on this topics, please visit the
following links. Much of the information in this guide
is from an excellent book called Our
Bodies, Ourselves: a book by and for women.
In addition to basic anatomy and function, Our Bodies,
Ourselves contains detailed information on sexuality,
including masturbation, heterosexuality, homosexuality,
pregnancy, and contraception.
Other
recommended reading on this topic:
Our
Bodies, Ourselves for the older woman.
Gilda
Radner, who died from ovarian cancer in 1989, wrote
a terrific and moving autobiography called It's
Always Something.
What's
Happening to My Body? A Book for Girls, A
Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters.
Changes
in You and Me A Book About Puberty, Mostly for Boys.
CancerNet
has detailed information on essentially all cancers,
including breast, ovary, uterine, and more.
The
American Academy of Family
Physicians has information as well as a list of
qualified physicians in your area.
And,
of course, our Sexually
Transmitted Disease Guide is an excellent resource
for information and photographs.
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