Pussypedia: A Comprehensive Guide

by Zoe Mendelson, illustrated by Maria Conejo, foreword by Heather Corinna

Pussypedia is a bold, funny, and rigorously researched guide to vulvas, vaginas, and the systems that shape how we understand them. Created by the team behind the beloved Pussypedia website, this fully illustrated, 400+ page book blends peer-reviewed science with cultural critique, storytelling, and humor to fill the massive gaps left by traditional sex education.

Rather than just listing facts, Pussypedia teaches readers how to read and question science itself—examining medical bias, racism, gender norms, and the way research has historically centered (or erased) certain bodies. The book tackles everything from anatomy and masturbation to infections, cosmetic surgery, fertility tech, and wellness trends, all while encouraging curiosity instead of shame. Personal anecdotes—sometimes awkward, sometimes emotional, often hilarious—help normalize real experiences and remind readers that confusion and exploration are part of learning.

Often described as this generation’s Our Bodies, Ourselves, Pussypedia is an expansive, affirming resource for people with pussies and for anyone who wants to better understand them.

Why I recommend this book

I recommend Pussypedia because it does something rare: it’s deeply educational without being patronizing. This is a book I suggest to folks who want real information instead of fear-based myths or watered-down wellness advice. It’s especially valuable for people who’ve been dismissed by medical systems or taught to distrust their own bodies. Pussypedia empowers readers with knowledge and skepticism, which is foundational for pleasure, health advocacy, and bodily autonomy. It also looks pretty great on a shelf, if I do say so myself.