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Chappaqua OB/GYN Hopes to Break Taboos With New Book

"V is for Vagina" comes out on Valentine's Day.

Alyssa Dweck feels that female anatomy remains a subject that doesn't get talked about easily.

She says there is "still a little bit of demystifying that needs to be done."

Dweck hopes to bring attention to the taboo with her new co-authored book, V is for Vagina: You’re A to Z Guide to Periods, Piercings, Pleasures and So Much More.

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The book explores a myriad of questions that women may be uncomfortable to ask, ranging from sexually transmitted diseases, menopause and tattoos.

"It has a very light-hearted feel to it as well," Dweck said.

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Discussing the cultural sensibilities, Dweck described how women have come into her office asking with concerns.

"Women are curious. They want to know if things are ok," she said.

Dweck also feels that there's a double standard in regards of public discussion of female and male anatomy.

"I really challenge you to find the word vagina on TV at all."

A gynecologist at the Mount Kisco Medical Group, Dweck has been in her profession since 1994. She worked on the book with Robin Westen, who she met through Family Circle Magazine. Dweck's connection with the publication including serving on its advisory board and consulting for them.

Additionally, Dweck has appeared in a pilot for a show called , a local answer to the Real Housewives series that is also eyeing a Westchester County edition.

Not coincidentally, V is for Vaginia is due out on Valentine's Day. It's being published by Ulysses Press and can be found here on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.


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