Last month the Huff Post shared the results of a British study that claimed nearly half of women age 26 to 35 could not
locate their vagina on a medical diagram of the female reproductive
system. One third of women age 16 to 35 said they avoided going to the doctor with
gynecological concerns due to embarrassment. And 65% of these women said they had a problem with the word “vagina” and
“vulva” preferring “lady parts” and “women’s bits.” I grew up in a very conservative Christian
home and I am certain my mother never
used the word vagina in my presence. But this is 2014, a time when female sexuality is widely accepted. How is it possible that so many women don’t know the basics of their own anatomy? As women we should never be embarrassed to discuss our bodies with a medical professional. I
realize that some women are conservative and private.
But, when a 35-year old woman is not able to identify a vagina that's just wrong.
Pink leaves are falling from the
trees -- it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Once again I encourage you to support those organizations that
concentrate their research and funding on early detection and treatment but
also those that support research for women living with metastatic breast
cancer. Looking for a way to make
a difference? Follow this link: Team Judy Coffee Sleeve. Proceeds from
the sale of Team Judy coffee sleeves help fund small research programs at the
University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center.
Make the time to be good to you by
making your yearly physical exam a priority and by performing monthly
self-breast exams to check yourself for signs of breast cancer.
Good Health!
Terry
"Be the heroine of your own life."
~Nora Ephron
