84 | Vulva-licious health: Your vulva needs your love & attention with Jane Hancox, Counsellor & Vulva cancer survivor

Is your vulva on your health radar?  Is it healthy and happy? Do these questions make you cringe and bring up feelings of shame, awkwardness or embarrassment? If they do, you’re not alone.  Because of shame and misinformation, amongst other things, so many women don’t have a positive relationship with this important part of their body. My guest for this episode is here to implore you to give your vulva your love and attention. Jane Hancox is a vulva cancer and professional counselor. She is bravely, vulnerably and courageously sharing her story to highlight the importance of body awareness and vulva health. We talk about body positivity, overcoming shame, and the journey to self-acceptance, Jane talks about her struggle to be taken seriously and her battle navigating the healthcare system.  Her story emphasises the importance of self-awareness and persistence in advocating for one's own health. Tune in to hear Jane share: why your relationship with your vulva matters What she would do differently and wants you to know How our health system can fail us You can contact Jane via email at [email protected] Resources mentioned include: Ellie Sedgwick’s book, ‘Flip through my Flaps’ https://comfortableinmyskin.com.au/products/flip-through-my-flaps https://www.instagram.com/the.vulva.gallery?igsh=MXZqcXBuNHNyaWNrYg== https://www.labialibrary.org.au https://www.all-vulvas-are-beautiful.com