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Our Bodies, Ourselves
Book • 1970
First published in 1970, 'Our Bodies, Ourselves' is a groundbreaking book that addresses various aspects of women's health and sexuality, including sexual health, birth control, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and violence against women.
The book was created by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective and has undergone several revisions and updates.
It emphasizes the importance of women's active participation in their healthcare, challenges medical dogmas, and provides a platform for women to share their personal experiences and insights.
The book has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold more than four million copies, significantly influencing the women's health movement globally.
The book was created by the Boston Women's Health Book Collective and has undergone several revisions and updates.
It emphasizes the importance of women's active participation in their healthcare, challenges medical dogmas, and provides a platform for women to share their personal experiences and insights.
The book has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold more than four million copies, significantly influencing the women's health movement globally.
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