25 most popular books on TwoChromosomes (2019 Update)
25 most popular books on TwoChromosomes that will show you what books do
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Best rated books from subreddits r/AskWomen, r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide, r/TwoXChromosomes and r/women.
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The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence
6912UPDATE: My sister is being held in her home by her husband – I don’t know what advice to give. — Police showed up and he was shot. [Support][Trigger Warning]
True fear is a gift.Unwarranted fear is a curse.Learn how to tell the difference.A date won’t take “no” for an answer. The new nanny gives a mother an uneasy feeling. A stranger in a deserted parking lot offers unsolicited help. The threat of violence surrounds us every day. But we can protect ourselves, by learning to trust—and act on—our gut instincts.In this empowering book, Gavin de Becker, the man Oprah Winfrey calls the nation’s leading expert on violent behavior, shows you how to s… -
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men
4595So lost, boyfriend and practically life partner of 3 years hit me last night. He blames me for it. What can I do?
In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued in a relationship, and to find ways to get free of abuse.He says he loves you. So…why does he do that? You’ve asked yourself this question again and again. Now you have the chance to see inside the minds of angry and controlling men—and change your life. In Why Does He Do That… -
The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition
3225My Sisters (35f) family got in a car crash, leaving behind my niece (11f) and I (25m) adopted her. I need advice for daily female “problems”.
Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You’ll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what’s happening, you’ll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2! -
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth …
2329Good resource to find out about women’s sex ed? Want to learn more about mensuration, ovulation, etc.
Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include: • New ‘Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition” • Updates on new fertility technologies • Natural approaches to conception • Updated Resources and Books For any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experi… -
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life
1861Women who are not in the mood: What’s the best thing SO can do to improve their chances at changing that?
***A NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER*** An essential exploration of why and how women’s sexuality works—based on groundbreaking research and brain science—that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.Researchers have spent the last decade trying to develop a “pink pill” for women to function like Viagra does for men. So where is it? Well, for reasons this book makes crystal clear, that pill will never be the answer—but as a result of the research that’s gone in… -
The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls
1643My Sisters (35f) family got in a car crash, leaving behind my niece (11f) and I (25m) adopted her. I need advice for daily female “problems”.
This thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. With illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! Written by Dr. Cara Natterson for girls 10 and up, The Care & Keeping of You 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you’re going through. -
Delusions of Gender: How Our Minds, Society, and Neurosexism Create Difference
1428Google fires employee who blamed lack of gender diversity on ‘biological causes’
“[Fine’s] sharp tongue is tempered with humor. . . . Read this book and see how complex and fascinating the whole issue is.”―The New York Times It’s the twenty-first century, and although we tried to rear unisex children―boys who play with dolls and girls who like trucks―we failed. Even though the glass ceiling is cracked, most women stay comfortably beneath it. And everywhere we hear about vitally important “hardwired” differences between male and female brains. The neuroscience that we read… -
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty
1147TwoX: Have any of you ladies overcame assertiveness issues? How?
The best-seller that helps you say: “I just said ‘no’ and I don’t feel guilty!” Are you letting your kids get away with murder? Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you? Are you embarrassed by praise or crushed by criticism? Are you having trouble coping with people? Learn the answers in When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, the best-seller with revolutionary new techniques for getting your own way.From the Paperback edition. -
A Smart Girl’s Guide: Friendship Troubles (Revised): Dealing with fights, being left out & the wh…
1043Dad here :: How do I help my 10yo daughter deal with mean girls?
Learn what’s new when it comes to being a good friend–our popular advice title now features fresh content and new illustrations! Friends are important to girls; they’re the icing on their cake, the rainbow in their sky. But even best friends have trouble getting along sometimes. This guide will help girls deal with the pitfalls of interpersonal relationships, from backstabbing and triangles, to other tough friendship problems. It features fun quizzes, practical tips, and stories from real gi… -
Curly Girl: The Handbook
1027Black women of Reddit, can you help me with my niece’s hair?
The Curly Girl manifesto is back, now completely revised, updated, and expanded by more than a third with all-new material. Created by curly hair evangelist Lorraine Massey—the go-to curl expert featured in Allure, InStyle, Lucky, Seventeen, and The New York Times; owner of the Devachan salons in New York; and creator of a multimillion-dollar line of all-natural Devachan products—Curly Girl is the surprising bible for the 65 percent of women with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to c… -
The Purity Myth: How America’s Obsession with Virginity Is Hurting Young Women
968Is it normal to feel sad after losing your virginity?
The United States is obsessed with virginity — from the media to schools to government agencies. In The Purity Myth, Jessica Valenti argues that the country’s intense focus on chastity is damaging to young women. Through in-depth cultural and social analysis, Valenti reveals that powerful messaging on both extremes — ranging from abstinence-only curriculum to “Girls Gone Wild” infomercials — place a young woman’s worth entirely on her sexuality. Morals are therefore linked purely to sexual be… -
Self-Made Man: One Woman’s Year Disguised as a Man
946I’m female, 29, and suddenly want to be a guy. I’m so confused.
A journalist’s provocative and spellbinding account of her eighteen months spent disguised as a man.Norah Vincent became an instant media sensation with the publication of Self-Made Man, her take on just how hard it is to be a man, even in a man’s world. Following in the tradition of John Howard Griffin (Black Like Me), Vincent spent a year and a half disguised as her male alter ego, Ned, exploring what men are like when women aren’t around. As Ned, she joined a bowling team, took a high-octa… -
What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Girls: Revised Edition
945What do I need to prepare for my daughters first period? [Single Dad]
Everything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings Written by an experienced educator and her daughter in a reassuring and down-to-earth style, The “What’s Happening to My Body?” Book for Girls gives sensitive straight talk on: the body’s changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty in the opposite sex. It also includes in… -
Where Did I Come From?
924Women Share the first time they Masturbate.
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Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life
919I [f26] am seriously considering cutting all contact with my mom [f52] for the remainder of my/her life.
When you were a child…Did your parents tell you were bad or worthless?Did your parents use physical pain to discipline you?Did you have to take care of your parents because of their problems?Were you frightened of your parents?Did your parents do anything to you that had to be kept secret?Now that you are an adult…Do your parents still treat you as if you were a child?Do you have intense emotional or physical reactions after spending time with your parents?Do your parents control you with… -
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
901What’s an opinion you had last year that differs greatly from one you hold now?
The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem, and other ‘black holes’ of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D. outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.Now, in this updated edition, Dr Burns adds an all-new Consumer’s Guide To Antidepressant Drugs, as well as a new introduction to help answer y… -
It’s Called a Breakup Because It’s Broken: The Smart Girl’s Break-Up Buddy
897Ugh. Another ‘doesn’t want relationship’ boyfriend.
There’s no doubt about it—breakups suck. But in the first few hours or days or weeks that follow, there’s one important truth you need to recognize: Some things can’t and shouldn’t be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It’s called a breakup because it’s broken, and starting right here, right now, it’s time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his e-mail, and open this book to Chapter One–and start turning your breakup into a breako… -
Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity
843Homophobia
A provocative manifesto, Whipping Girl tells the powerful story of Julia Serano, a transsexual woman whose supremely intelligent writing reflects her diverse background as a lesbian transgender activist and professional biologist. Serano shares her experiences and observations—both pre- and post-transition—to reveal the ways in which fear, suspicion, and dismissiveness toward femininity shape our societal attitudes toward trans women, as well as gender and sexuality as a whole.Serano’s well-h… -
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Rela…
787My fiancé just left me because I bought a vibrator. Advice?
John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage by using rigorous scientific procedures to observe the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over many years. Here is the culmination of his life’s work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Packed with practical questionnaires and exercises, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain it… -
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
740Any adult females still think that not only is giving birth scary, but absolutely disgusting and embarrassing?
What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May’s Guide to Natural Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the al…