Vagina: A New Biography

American journalist and writer Naomi Wolf, author of the cult “The Beauty Myth,” dedicated her new book… to the vagina. What began as Wolf’s research turned into an engaging journey full of unexpected discoveries into a woman’s inner world. How different cultures treat the vagina—respectfully or with contempt, attentively or dismissively—shows attitudes toward women themselves. For Tantra devotees, the vagina is a path to enlightenment; for medieval church fathers, it was the gates of hell; and for modern mass culture, steeped in pornography, it is simply one of many means of entertainment.

But you can only truly understand what the vagina is if you know there’s a close connection between it and the brain. Scientific research proves this by studying the biochemical processes that the vagina triggers in the brain. In essence, the vagina determines a woman’s creative potential, her level of self-confidence, and even her character. In other words, it is an integral part of the female soul. Knowing about this connection finally allows one to better understand women’s sexuality and individuality—and for women, that means learning to understand and value themselves.