HIGH TEA at the HILTON
Join us in celebrating International Gynae Day 2010
with a
Fashion Parade from Mariko Boutique
and
Lady Velvet Cabaret
Guest Speakers: Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi; Prof. Jenny McCloskey;
Mary-Anne Kenworthy; Kath Mazzella
Discussing:
Sex and the Nitty Gritty
Saturday September 11th 2.00-4.30pm
Tickets: $55 Individual; $100 Mother and daughter; Tables of 10 $530
Bookings: tina.schiavello@gmail.com
Mob: 0419 192 345
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Background on IGAD
"National Gynaecological Awareness Day", which became "International Gynaecological Awareness Day" (celebrated for the first time in 2008) held on 10th September each year, was established primarily to encourage the breaking down of entrenched social, and cultural taboos, still surrounding most things 'gynaecological'. "
Even today, we find it difficult to talk about our genitalia, and to use the correct name for these precious parts of our own bodies. The founder of GAIN - Kath Mazzella, a survivor of vulval cancer was surprised, then angry, and finally frustrated, to continually hear many, many women, the world over, refer to their "vulva" as their "vagina"!
The vulva and vagina are two connected, but different parts of the female genitalia, and are not inter-changeable! The vagina is the "internal" (birth/sex) canal which leads to the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. The vulva is the "external" genitalia and is made up of the labia majora, labia minora, mons pubis, clitoris, uretha (bladder), bulb of the vestibula, vestibula of the vagina, some glands, and the vaginal orifice.
Go to these websites to learn more about these parts of your body. Learn the correct name for, and location of, your most intimate body parts. Knowing could save your life - with knowledge you are empowered!
The normal vulva - diagrams & descriptions of parts
Scarleteen - sex ed for the real world - vulva
"With knowledge we are empowered"