Joani Blank was an American sex educator, counselor, and entrepreneur. She spent her career dismantling the shame associated with human anatomy and sexuality. She founded in 1977, one of the world's first clean, welcoming, woman-centric sex toy boutiques in San Francisco. Recognizing the severe lack of non-stigmatizing educational literature, she also established Down There Press , the nation's first independent publisher devoted entirely to sexual health and body awareness.

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Crucially, there is no "performance." There are no stylized poses or harsh lighting designed to obscure reality. The lighting is simple and clinical in the best way possible, allowing the viewer to see the texture, color, and topography of the skin without distraction.

When Joani Blank published this book in 1993, it was nothing short of revolutionary. At the time, educational materials were often clinical to the point of being sterile, while popular media presented a singular, unrealistic ideal of beauty. Femalia bridged that gap.