More Body Literacy Please. Because literally, it's called a Vulva.

Body literacy is NOT SHAMEFUL and here’s why we need more of it

Let’s talk about bodies. Not in the vague wellness influencer way, but in the real curious messy incredible way. Especially the parts no one ever really explained to us. Especially if you grew up flipping through confusing diagrams, silently Googling symptoms at midnight, or feeling like your anatomy came with missing pages (queue, MRKH diagnosis...)

Body literacy is more than knowing what goes where. It’s about understanding your body on your terms. It’s knowing what is normal for you, what feels good, what feels off, and how to advocate for yourself without shame. And honestly, that kind of knowledge is powerful.

So why don’t we all have it?

For so many of us, especially those with MRKH or other gynaecological conditions, learning about our bodies has been a lonely and awkward journey. Sex education in school often skipped key things, like what a vulva actually is or how vulvas come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, that sex and pleasure is purely penetrative, that all girls will have their periods - BAM, here comes your doctor telling you your vagina is absent or underdeveloped and your uterus is missing, but oh you do have ovaries so you ovulate and you'll never really know what your hormones are doing.

Instead of empowerment and a diverse education of bodies, we got binary and silence. Instead of facts, we got stigma. So instead of being free to openly discuss our difference, many of us feel shame.

That silence can carry on for years. You might have gone into adulthood not knowing what certain parts of your body are called, let alone how they work or feel. And when your anatomy is different from the textbook version, like with MRKH, it can be even harder to find answers.

Read my shame-lips

In several languages, the word vulva translates to “shame lips.” Think about that. From the start, we are told through language that this part of our body should be hidden, quiet, unspoken.

Also, the clitoris contains around 10,000 nerve endings, more than any other part of the human body. Pleasure is not a side note. It is central. It is valid.

And here’s something else. People with MRKH can experience pleasure. Every body is unique, and there is no one way to feel good. We are often told to dilate or offered options to "fix" ourselves, as if it is a requirement, a step to complete. But the truth is, it is your body and your choice. Dilating, exploring, celebrating or simply existing in your body is completely up to you. There is no right way. Just your way.

The app is changing the game

Imagine an app that holds space for all of this. A space where you can learn about anatomy in a way that is inclusive and accurate. A place where you can explore topics like vulva variation, pelvic health, pleasure, vaginal anatomy, and what nobody ever taught you in school.

"I remember being a teenager, when MRKH was my secret and talking about sex with my friends at college. I found it so utterly embarrassing not knowing if my experiences during sex were totally different, so I always shuffled awkwardly away from these chats. Later in life, I learned about things like where arousal moisture comes from, the fact that 80% female orgasms are clitoral, and the fact that all vaginas are different lengths- and although my MRKH diagnosis was not easy, I suddenly felt truly empowered by knowledge, and that I COULD join these conversations, sex is different for every single body and our experiences as MRKHers are just as valid and heard." Ellamae

In the app (let's manfiest together guys!), you can ask anonymous questions without fear of judgement. You can access content from trusted educators because we are seeking content for the app JUST FOR YOU. You can find resources from incredible charities and people who are out there breaking the silence on gynaecological health and making sure no one feels left in the dark.

It’s about joy. It’s about understanding your own body in ways that feel good and safe. Whether you want to know more about your PH balance, how pleasure works, or why you’ve never heard of certain conditions before, this space has you.

Why it matters

When we are equipped with real knowledge, we make empowered decisions. We speak up at appointments. We seek joy without guilt. We support each other. Body literacy helps break cycles of shame and confusion that have been passed down for far too long.

Our bodies are not taboo. They are not wrong. They are not too much. They are ours. And it is completely okay to still be learning about them.

So whether you are exploring your body for the first time, unlearning myths from years ago, or just looking for a space to feel understood, you deserve a space that puts your experience first.

Body literacy is not just important. It is liberation.