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Beth McRae’s 40 years as a midwife have been packed full of unforgettable moments, from the terrifying experience of witnessing her first birth as a naïve student nurse—in the days when the words birth plan were unheard of and what women wanted was a long way from being part of any plan—to working in one of the most isolated corners of Australia.

Infertility affects about 15 percent of couples globally, yet somehow infertility and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) are taboo subjects, often hidden and un-talked about. 1000 Needles: How to Increase Your Odds and Take Control of Your IVF Journey removes the stigma with a touch of sass and an unapologetically honest voice, exploring one couple’s IVF challenges and discoveries in order to normalize the infertility conversation. 

Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labor, birth, and the early weeks of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have guide for pregnant women. A widely acclaimed best seller since it was first published, it has empowered hundreds of thousands of women worldwide to make informed, positive choices about their births. Fully revised and updated, this new edition will help you work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximize your chances of getting it.

My midwife friend shared a secret with me many years ago. Her secret to a successful pregnancy and childbirth. Can you keep a secret? Well, I can't! Are you ready for it? Her secret to a perfect pregnancy and childbirth was yoga! What a simple secret that practically everyone can take advantage of. I tested her secret out, and it worked out beautifully for me for two pregnancies, which is why I am so excited to share some of my favorite prenatal yoga routines with you. 

Dr. Kate fills in the gaps left by modern sex education in an accessible and prescriptive way. Your Sexual Health provides answers to your burning questions about your reproductive health (and yes—even questions about vaginal burning!) and tells you things you may have never even thought to ask. Addressing topics like taking care of your vaginal health, regulating your menstrual cycle, eliminating painful periods, choosing the right birth control, and achieving orgasms, you’ll understand your body in a new way through 69 easy-to-digest sections.

Buscando la mejor relación posible con la sexualidad, "Gay Sex" recorre diferentes bloques temáticos. Comenzando por entender los prejuicios que históricamente condujeron a una mala relación con el sexo. Comprenderemos que la sexualidad es una dimensión básica de cualquier ser humano y daremos pasos para liberarnos de todo aquello que nos obstaculiza el disfrute sexual profundo.

 Quickies demonstrates that the best sex therapy is often the briefest, presenting listeners with a refreshing array of time-efficient, client-focused approaches to sexual problems. The third edition includes new chapters on the impact of the internet in relationships, infidelity, and same-sex and transgender affirming therapy. 

Whether you´re still pregnant and preparing for the postpartum period, or you´ve just delivered your baby, your body has accomplished something amazing: You´ve created a tiny little life. While it´s incredibly exciting to finally hold your baby, now you´re on the journey back to normalcy within your body, and if you don´t know what to expect, this can seem daunting. Luckily, you´ve found us to help!

Did you just find out you're becoming a father? Are you full of questions and don't know how to handle it? If you answered yes, then this guide is for you. Becoming a father is a real challenge and without proper preparation, you could end up feeling a lot of frustration. Knowing what to do and what not to do during a pregnancy is important and will help you avoid making mistakes. Even though becoming a dad for the first time takes a lot of hard work, it's at the same time a beautiful journey that will change your life!

Feminists have long challenged the ways in which men tend to sexualize women. But pioneering activist, biologist, and trans woman Julia Serano argues that sexualization is a far more pervasive problem, as it’s something that we all do to other people, often without being aware of it.

Roman physicians told female patients they should sneeze out as much semen as possible after intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Historical treatments for erectile dysfunction included goat testicle transplants. In this kaleidoscopic compendium of centuries-old erotica, science writer Rachel Feltman shows how much sex has changed—and how much it hasn’t. With unstoppable curiosity, she debunks myths, breaks down stigma, and uses the long, outlandish history of sex to dissect present-day practices and taboos. Been There, Done That delivers some sorely needed sex ed.

By the end of her 20s, Valorie Ciechanowski was ready to settle down and start a family with the love of her life. After nearly a year of trying to get pregnant to no avail, Valorie sought the help of fertility doctors. Heartbreakingly, at only 31 years young, Valorie received a diagnosis that would shape the next years of her life: infertile. In her memoir, Fighting Fertility, Valorie exposes her pain and loss in searing anecdotes. Taking you through the stages of her grief, Valorie tells the story of pain, ferocity of self, and the remarkable role that faith can play.

By using the power of birth affirmations combined with journaling and EFT tapping, you can take control of your mindset and prepare for the most positive birth experience possible.

Performance-studies scholar and acclaimed burlesque artist Lynn Sally offers an inside look at the history, culture, and philosophy of New York’s neo-burlesque scene. Revealing how 21st-century neo-burlesque is in constant dialogue with the classic burlesque of the 19th and 20th centuries, she considers how today’s performers use camp to comment on preconceived notions of femininity. She also explores how the striptease performer directs the audience’s gaze, putting on layers of meaning while taking off layers of clothing. 

From a go getter with a type A personality who has ridden the roller coaster of Infertility comes a no-BS guide to getting the most out of your unique journey through fertility treatments, including IUIs and IVF. Whether you’ve started the IUI process, are going through IVF, or are considering your next move, I know you’re here because you’re a fighter. You are ready and willing to get the job done. So kudos for that. It’s absolutely not easy.

In Essential Labor, Garbes explores assumptions about care, work, and deservedness, offering a deeply personal and rigorously reported look at what mothering is, and can be. A first-generation Filipino-American, Garbes shares the perspective of her family's complicated relationship to care work, placing mothering in a global context—the invisible economic engine that has been historically demanded of women of color.

Skinny Bitch created a movement when it exposed the horrors of the food industry and inspired people across the world to stop eating “crap." The "bitches" are back yet again—this time with advice to pregnant women. And just because their audience is in a "delicate condition" doesn't mean they deliver a gentle message. With the same sassy tone that made Skinny Bitch laugh-out-loud funny, Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin give expectant moms the information they need to use their heads and maintain a healthy pregnancy.

People get pregnant every day, and many of them don’t have to try very hard. For some couples, however, pregnancy is not easily achieved. When it comes to fertility, there are challenges that can affect both men and women. Delayed conception can make you feel frustrated, depressed, even angry. These negative mindsets can further reinforce infertility. It can be a vicious, and unfair, cycle. It’s time to break free from the frustration of infertility, with a little help from hypnosis.

After a trauma at age one, Jay J. Jackson experienced parallel memories that revealed he'd been in two separate hospital settings as an infant, and his distress over these conflicting memories caused his lifelong struggle. As an adult, Jay sought treatment only to be chased out of multiple doctors' offices, doctors who branded him immoral for suggesting circumcision is harmful. Jay passionately details his experiences with circumcision sexual trauma and exposes the history behind how it became common in America. Listen to this blistering exposé into history's most loathed body part.

In the 21st century, women are supposed to have a choice about where they give birth. But when that choice is home, women often encounter obstacles, despite robust evidence that birth at home is safe, beneficial, and should be available for women who want it. Why Home Birth Matters is a clear discussion of the reality of modern home birth which aims to show how the home environment supports and powers the birth process, while encouraging parents to consider how it might work for them.