(painting by Georgia O’Keefe) 

If you look at the LA Weekly, my local Village Voice news outlet, the rag is chock full of ads for vaginal rejuvenation. Hm. I’m not one to advocate getting together with your favorite women and using a hand mirror to check yourself out and discuss, but come on. Really? Are our nether bits actually that repulsive? I mean, look at Shunga art. The Japanese erotic master loved a flower V. Or any kind for that matter. Some women’s are baroque, some smooth with slender, thin lips, some with protruding clits, some with little nubs. Mind you, it’s not often you get to see another girl down there…unless you’re looking at erotic content or dating a woman. If any of you are feeling insecure about yourselves, just know we are all different and that ages just like the rest of us. Embrace it. And if you can’t tough luck if you are in Australia, because…”COSMETIC surgery to “rejuvenate” the vagina has been blacklisted by Australian gynaecologists who say women are being injured by the dangerous procedures. ” Read the full article here.

It’s summer, and you’re in full bloom. I bet you’re cranky, hot, and horny. Why not try the classic position for pregnant women: doggie style. Yes indeed. But being summer, have you man get a little creative. Incorporate a mister to spritz lightly on your back as he get busy…or perhaps he can slick his hands with massage oil and give you a little rub down as you come up to ecstasy. Just a thought.

And here’s a little video on how new moms can get their sexy back.

And for you mommies, new and veteran mammas, the Fourth may leave you wishing our country got its independence during a month where you have to wear at least four layers of clothing…but being a mommy can also mean being sexy. Here’s a little video to support that point.

What girl doesn’t want to strengthen her core? In yoga, in pilates…belly dancing…it’s all about the core. These awesome balls develop your very secret core, improving muscle control and making for a stronger grip and possibly a tighter fit. Think of these as free weights for your Kegels. Get your Love Balls here.

Fast forward a few months. Your little one is a tiny bump, and you’re starting to have fantasies about decorating the baby room and naming her after your great-great aunt. There’s a person inside of you! And you don’t want to, uh, knock it loose…or some other unfounded, but very real, paranoia. Well, how do you negotiate sex?

Here’s a great article on sex during pregnancy from Ann Douglas, author of  The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: The Ultimate Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything in Between.

(P.S. The bottom line is if you’re having a low-risk pregnancy, you’re OK to…and boy is that second trimester going to be a doozy!)

Boy or Girl? Older women have a higher chance of having girls because the feeble boy sperm have a harder time negotiating her increasingly hostile body environment. Eat lots of acidic foods if you want a girl, the increased acidity in your body will make it harder for Y-sperm to complete their mission impossible. Ah, the many old wives’ tales of conception…while these are fun to toss around and sometimes seem provable, here’s a little article I found that explores some myths and truths about getting pregnant.