This is us
But the media usually portrays us as this
And of course this could be you
However in many cases it isn't
If this is you
But you're taught this is what you should look like
This leaves many of us feeling weird ugly or ashamed
We think we are an exception
So what do we do?
We hide
From our lovers, our partners, our friends
We turn off the light
Are afraid to talk about how we look
Sometimes even consider surgery
And the world around us doesn't help a lot either
When for instance we Google "Long inner labia"
The results don't soothe our mind, telling us we have nothing to worry about
Instead it shows websites with ways to 'fix' us
We don't need to be fixed!
The world needs to learn what is normal
And this is what The Vulva Gallery is all about
Hi! My name is Hilde Atalanta and I'm the creator of The Vulva Gallery
A project that's all about celebrating vulva diversity
And showing that all vulvas are wonderful the way they are
In the past two years the gallery has been growing into an amazing educational platform
Where I share information about anatomy,
portray the vulvas of individuals from all around the world
And where people share their personal stories
Together we are building an inclusive and respectful community
revolving around sexual health education,
where diversity and a positive approach are key.
After two years of running The Vulva Gallery I want to take the next step with this project
Create a book that will bring it to the offline world.
Because if there's one thing I learned during the past two years
is that there's a huge need for better sexual health education
and open conversation about vulva-related topics.
However as many of us aren't used to speaking about these topics openly
This may feel like a challenge.
This book can be a help with this.
By showing diversity
and sharing information
In an accessible, beautiful and positive way
I plan to make a beautifully illustrated book with a wide collection of vulva portraits
And with the most touching and uplifting vulva stories
You'll also find information about anatomy
Myths will be debunked
And wonders of the vulva will be shared.
This is a book you want to have in your home, in your school, in your practice
A fun book to share as a gift
And a wonderful book to have
And to realise this book I need your help
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