Herself Talks with Women Concerning Themselves

Herself Talks with Women Concerning Themselves by Edith B. Lowry is a forthright, medically informed appeal for women's knowledge of their own bodies. Written by E. B. Lowry, M.D., and first published in the early 20th century, the book confronts the widespread ignorance about female anatomy, reproductive health, childbirth, and hygiene that plagued girls and women of the Progressive Era. Combining clear scientific explanation with philosophical reflection, Lowry translates clinical anatomy and physiology into plain language, arguing that understanding one's reproductive organs is essential for personal and public health. She addresses practical care, preventive measures, and the social consequences of secrecy and misinformation, placing medical guidance within a broader argument for education and self-respect. The text reflects its historical moment—when sex education was rare and medical authority was reshaping social norms—so readers gain both concrete health instruction and insight into early-20th-century debates about women’s bodily autonomy. Ideal for listeners interested in women's health history, the evolution of sex education, public-health advocacy, or feminist thought, this audiobook offers a revealing snapshot of how science and philosophy were brought to bear on real lives. Note the historical context: some clinical views are dated, but the book remains valuable for its advocacy of informed self-care.