I am surprised at how much we are not taught, as girls, about our own bodies. We are told to abstain and that we are gross or sinners if we even think about it. Let's not even mention how uncomfortable we are made to feel when we do ask questions about it. How dumb is that!?
Why don't we educate our children on these topics? Do you not think it would be better to let our girls (and boys, for that matter) know how their bodies function? Don't you think it would be safer (to prevent pregnancy) if our girls knew how to check their basal body temperatures and check (or even know about) how their cervix's change during their cycles?
Why am I talking about this? Mostly because I feel like a big dumb butt for freaking out about possibly having a prolapsed uterus the other night! I was curious to know what was going on inside myself. So, I did some exploring (non-sexual, I assure you. It was strictly scientific!). I found my cervix almost completely near my vaginal opening. So, of course, or should I say especially since all this weirdness has been going on, my mind went straight to the worst possible place- prolapse. Did I miss the section in health class about this? Are we not teaching our children about this because it makes us uncomfortable? (Don't even get me started on how dumb and selfish I think that is!) I mean, really, come on! I know I was not taught anything but, this should be a no brain-er for those of us who do know.
yeah, nobody EVER talks about the highly interesting changes that take place during our cycles *other than* bleeding and PMS. it's a crime that we aren't taught about the more subtle signals our bodies send--but to be fair, 90% of our mothers don't know, either. unless you actively research fertility stuff, you probably will never hear about them.
ReplyDeleteknowing your own body's natural signs of fertility is crucial information for any sexually-active female not past menopause, in my opinion. and telling girls about their bodies would 1) promote comfort with and reduce shame about the 'naughty bits' 2) combat the utterly false ideas of the male/medical world regarding the predictability of the female cycle and 3) empower with knowledge.
i think it's a no-brainer--rowan will know all about herself(and her little brother) as soon as she is interested!