What's New In Vagina Land, with guest April Davis
Plus Real Sex Ed and Overcoming Menstrual Shame
About April Davis
"Between attending births as a doula, a photographer and a birth assistant to a midwife I have seen a lot of vaginas. I’ve discussed and researched everything from urinary incontinence to postpartum sex positions. My friends and family send me pictures of pussy wallets, plush uteri and hilarious sex books. I spent a weekend at a conference for sex therapists a few years ago and realized I had found my people. Writing about vaginas is pretty much a dream come true."
Afterword:
Menstrual Cup Nixit
Foria, Toca, and GoLoveCBD for CBD Lubes
"Sex toys aren’t all shaped like penises anymore."
Check out these samples of her real talk on self-ed
“Writing about vaginas is pretty much a dream come true.”
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Frequently asked
What is April Davis's background, per this episode?
She's worked as a doula, photographer and birth assistant, and writes The Vagina Blog, covering everything from urinary incontinence to postpartum sex positions.
What newer period-care products does this episode mention?
It references innovations like menstrual discs and cups, period underwear, and CBD-infused lubricants as newer options beyond traditional pads and tampons.
What questions does April Davis say people commonly ask her about their bodies?
Two of her frequently asked questions are what their blood color means and what their cervical mucus is telling them, both areas she covers in her self-education work.
References
- Listen: What's New In Vagina Land, with April Davis— The Rose Woman Podcast
- The Vagina Blog— April Davis
- Blood Money (thesis)— Eastern Michigan University
- Power to Decide— Power to Decide
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