Description
Description
Brought to life with art from talented illustrator Hazel Mead, this incredible book is aimed at every woman stuck in the 'information gap' navigating the jargon and myths about their gynaecological health online. Bloody Powerful covers everything you didn't get taught in school: giving you factually correct and reliable information coming from a practicing gynaecology doctor. It is a non-judgemental and insightful guide to empowering yourself to take charge of your body. Dr Brooke Vandermolen answers questions you have always wanted to ask, from 'Do I need supplements to balance my hormones?' to 'How do I know if my period is too heavy?' sprinkled with facts you may never have realised about your body. Thought-provoking, inspiring and inclusive, this book will show you how we're all the same in wanting to know more about our own bodies, and we are each utterly and beautifully unique.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
'This is such an important book! Everything I wish I'd been taught at school, a must read!' Hayley Morris, actor and author of Me vs Brain: An Overthinker's Guide to Life
'Bloody Powerful is a vital contribution to the growing movement to give women the information they deserve about their bodies. What makes this book stand out is Brooke's expertise, clarity and compassion which shine through every page.' Anita Mitra, gynaecologist and author of The Gynae Geek
'Halle-'bloody'-lujah! An accessible, entertaining and empowering book on the female experience. The topics are thoughtfully and thoroughly covered while the illustrations bring an empowered, light-hearted vibe. Normalising and taboo-smashing at its finest!' Bex Gunn, co-founder of The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation and author of The Worst Girl Gang Ever: A Survival Guide for Navigating Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
'Empower yourself by reading this no-holds-barred guide to the cycles and complexities of the female body.' Vanessa Feltz, broadcaster and presenter of 'Vanessa'
'Candid, clear, and anything but boring, this book tackles the subjects no one talks about - but every woman deserves to understand. A must-read from a voice you can trust.' Sarah Jossel, journalist, broadcaster and beauty expert
'We all have questions, and it can be difficult to know where to go and who to trust to get the correct answers. This book makes it simple - if you have a question about women's health, Brooke has the answer! Buy it, borrow it from the library, share it with your friends, everyone needs the information in this book!' Philippa Kaye, GP, journalist and author of The Science of Menopause: Understand Your Body, Make the Right Choices
'This book is bloody brilliant. I wish I could have read it in my teens and twenties. Brooke tells it like it is, with humour and empathy.' Liz O'Riordan, author of The Cancer Roadmap
'Bloody Powerful is a bold, brilliant and much-needed guide that cuts through the noise and empowers women with clear, compassionate, and evidence-based information about their bodies. Brooke Vandermolen and Hazel Mead have created something truly special. A must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of gynaecological health.' Jenny Halpern Prince, MBE, co-founder of The Lady Garden Foundation
'Brooke has written the book that we wished we had growing up. Empowering, informative, insightful and accessible - this will change the way girls, and women, understand themselves and their bodies going forward. An ally for every woman, from puberty to menopause and beyond.' Samantha Silver and Gemma Rose Breger, co-founders of This is Mothership
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
2026-04-23
Length:
280 pages

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