Six book recommendations & a podcast about women's intimate health, desire & sexuality

Christmas is approaching rapidly and at this time I believe many of us actually need a much-needed pussytive break. I therefore want to share a very special Christmas gift with you where I have handpicked six fascinating books and my very own favorite podcast, which might provide a moment of inspiration for you or serve as a perfect Christmas gift to share with a sister. Enjoy delving into topics that enrich both body and soul and please share these insights with the women around you ❤ IN BED WITH MALENA IVARSSON AND SAMANDA EKMAN In Bed is my absolute personal favorite among all podcasts, which my 20-year-old daughter and my 77-year-old mother also love ❤ Don’t let the title fool you as the theme is not only about sex but equally about relationships and behaviors, with a pinch of Jungian reflection. It is incredibly entertaining to listen to Malena Ivarsson and Samanda Ekman’s conversations that ebb and flow. A perfect listen for those who want to explore and understand more about relationships and sexuality. A real feelgood podcast that is also great to listen to while wrapping Christmas presents 😊. (You can find it wherever podcasts are available.) SIX BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS TO WARM UP WITH IN THE WINTER DARKNESS 1. Yes to pleasure – sex and self-esteem after 50 Author: Eva Sanner This book is aimed at women over 50 and highlights how sexuality can change and develop with age. It is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to understand and embrace their sexuality in the later stages of life. Eva Sanner is a couples therapist and in this book she opens up a new approach to sex that gives us greater freedom, more desire, and a deeper relationship with ourselves and others. Read Monica Sundberg’s (Hotel Romance) inspiring interview about sex, desire & pleasure at 60+ 2. Yes, I have my period, so what? Author: Clara Henry This book is a personal favorite and is excellent to give as a Christmas gift to a pre-teen girl who wants to learn more about menstruation and should be included as literature in sex education at school – to be read by both girls and boys. It is a personal and encouraging book by Clara Henry that offers smart advice and shares experiences about menstruation in an accessible way. 3. Vulva: facts, myths, and life-changing insights Author: Ina Schuppe Koistinen This handbook covers everything related to the female genitalia, from the importance of vaginal flora for health and fertility to concrete advice based on the latest research. An important resource for anyone who wants to understand and take care of their vulva and vagina. Both an enlightening and fascinating book to give to yourself or a sister as a Christmas gift ❤ Learn more about vaginal flora here 4. The book about sex Author: Johanna Ekdahl Finally, a modern book about sex that explores the psychology and physiology of desire and arousal. The book gives the reader knowledge about how the body works, how needs vary, and what awakens or inhibits our desire. It also describes sexuality through the different stages of life – from the first experience to sex during early childhood years and after menopause. A Christmas gift for everyone, simply put. 5. Strong through menopause; physically, mentally, emotionally Author: Monika Björn If you are in or approaching menopause, this book is for you ❤ It is a pussytive and inspiring book based on the idea that menopause does not have to be negative. The book offers both practical tips and advice on how to manage menopausal symptoms and also emphasizes the importance of physical activity and mental health to navigate through menopause. Read the blog about MENOPAUSE – an upward curve here 6. Wonderful genitals Authors: Nina Brochmann and Ellen Støkken Dahl This book is an excellent Christmas gift for all women as it combines well-established medical knowledge with the latest research to offer a deep understanding of women’s genital organs. It covers topics such as why menstruation hurts, the existence and misconceptions about the hymen, challenges in achieving orgasm, and questions about fertility and when to consider having children. You also get detailed information about the clitoris, the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle, and how different forms of contraception affect the body. Additionally, the reader is well informed about common women’s diseases such as endometriosis and yeast infections. "Wonderful genitals" is intended to answer the questions many women have but may find difficult to ask, and it does so in an easy-to-understand, pussytive, and lighthearted way. I wish you a Pussytive Merry Christmas & a enlightening New Year ❤ /Fanny