Hot Pants: Do It Yourself Gynecology and Herbal Remedies

by Isabelle Gauthier, Lisa Vinebaum

Overview

A thorough and classic examination on tried and true herbal treatments for common gynecological problems, as well as great basic sexual health info. It begins, "Patriarchy sucks. It's robbed us of our autonomy and much of our history. We believe it's integral for women to be aware an in control of our own bodies." Diagrams and herbal remedies teach you how to diagnose and heal many basic problems from bladder infections to inducing your period to ease cramps to even dealing with pregnancy. Learn herbal remedies to ease every stage of the menstrual cycle. There's references to further reading, descriptions of herbs, and even a section on aphrodisiacs. The sections include: Body Mapping (in brief), About Menstruation, Love in the Age of Aids, 35 years of fertility, STDs and Other Aliens, The Ovaries and the Uterus, Aphrodisiacs, How to Prepare and Use Herbs, Picking Your Own Herbs, Herbal Properties and Dosages, Interesting Reading, Useful Addresses. This book deserves to sit next to your copy of Our Bodies, Our Selves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621066484
Publisher:	Microcosm Publishing
Publication date:	07/14/2015
Series:	Good Life Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 6.12(h) x 5.03(d)
Age Range:	15 - 18 Years

About the Author

Isabelle Gauthier holds a degree in herbal therapy. She studied with Joyce Rediker of le Grand Monde des Herbes in Montreal and is an herbal practitioner with many years of active experience.

Lisa Vinebaum is a community radio activist. She has been using herbal therapy on herself and other people for a number of years. Isabelle Gauthier holds a degree in herbal therapy. She studied with Joyce Rediker of le Grand Monde des Herbes in Montreal and is an herbal practitioner with many years of active experience.

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INTRODUCTION

Patriarchy sucks. It's robbed us of our autonomy and much of our history. We believe it's integral for women to be aware and in control of our own bodies. The recipes we present here have been known and practiced for centuries, passed down from mother to daughter, and have survived the censorship of the witch hunts. Our intent is simple and practical: to help break away from the medical establishment's tentacular grip on our bodies and our approaches to health and healing.

From anatomy to self-healing using herbs and massage, it is filled with easy recipes and remedies to conquer yeast infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormonal imbalances, late periods ... a whole array of medicinal plants and nutritional information to arm us against abusive and negligent medical practices. A section on aphrodisiac plants has been added for your fancy.

Because the world of women's health is vast and multi- faceted, we had to prioritize the selection of material. We decided to focus on sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and more specific gynecological problems as there is a lack of alternative literature on these subjects. Other aspects of women's health (menopause, fertility, pregnancy, psychological aspects, etc ...), while extremely important, are too exhaustive for us to cover here.

Many of the treatments outlined in this book will not be enough to eliminate certain chronic conditions. If you find yourself in this situation, you may want to opt for more advanced herbal approaches. Consult books written by other witches and healers who escaped the stake. Or perhaps take a closer look at homeopathy, acupuncture, etc, all of which are valuable methods of healing, especially when used as long-term treatments.

While these treatments are specifically recommended for women, many of them can also be applied to men. We also would like to recommend using either organic or homegrown herbs and plants (picking wild herbs can be okay, just be mindful of their growing environment) to avoid chemicals and pesticides. We also would like to warn against douching; douching has been linked to pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial vaginosis and infections, and an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, among other things. While some still hold that douching with herbs is harmless, we felt the risks too great to recommend it as a remedy to our readers.

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Table of Contents

Body Mapping (in brief)
About Menstruation, Love in the Age of Aids
35 years of fertility
STDs and Other Aliens
The Ovaries and the Uterus
Aphrodisiacs
How to Prepare and Use Herbs
Picking Your Own Herbs
Herbal Properties and Dosages
Interesting Reading
Useful Addresses.

Editorial Reviews

"Hot Pantz provides readers with an understanding of anatomy, recipes to conquer yeast infections and hormonal imbalances, an extensive glossary of self-healing herbs, a list of aphrodisiacs, and it provides instructions on how to give foot massages that will alleviate cramps! I can’t tell you how often I consult this zine, or how excited I’ve been to share information from this zine with a friend in need." — Bitch Magazine

"Hot Pantz, the DIY gynecology zine that’s been on the bookshelf of every savvy riot wiccan and herbal grrrl since it was first published in 1994. If there was one object I’d like to place lovingly in the hands of every woman I meet, it’s this guide to, as the authors put it, “knowing more about your cunt than your doctor does." With herbal recipes for everything from treating STIs to brewing aphrodesiacs, it’s a well-researched, clearly-written, non-condescending booklet that has helped me, at least, feel like my “area” isn’t a foreign country that I have to learn a whole new language to visit." —Active Distribution

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