https://www.rarecancers.org.au/news/318/viva-la-vulva

Changing the landscape for women with Gynaecological, Sexual and related Mental Health Issues
https://www.rarecancers.org.au/news/318/viva-la-vulva


As a Gynaecological cancer survivor I am in awe of this wonderful art created at Melville Council – Iris Whitlock Art of Life Coaching 2019 after I presented about my GYN cancer experience. Indigenous Art Activity Collective Canvas by Gracie Comeagain. Great to see other councils supporting also. https://www.kathmazzella.com/2019/09/international-gynaecological-awareness-day-celebration-progress/
Great to see you support this event and learn more about the Vulva. Viva La Vulva.
Knowledge is Power.
6 years ago I was presented with the Cancer Australia Award for Gynaecological cancers. Cancer Australia are putting a call out for other gynaecological cancer health consumers to apply. https://canceraustralia.gov.au/…/2014-jeannie-ferris-cancer…
What an opportunity to share my 25 years of lobbying for community Gynaecological health awareness. Cant say I wasn’t nervous to present to 1,000 women at this Soroptimist International convention however I cannot thank Robyn Cain and the President of Soroptimist International Anusha Santhirasthipam for believing in my work. This then led to an Undies for Better Understanding cardboard cut out undies workshop Dare to be Gynae Aware to South West Pacific Soroptimist Clubs to encourage them to start the conversations.
I have recently been gifted a product by my physiotherapist, Zoe Brest from ZBP in Morley. The product is called, “Freddie”. The product was sponsored by Bruce Scott from ‘Fix Bad Backs’.
Zoe was so excited about the product, so I promised I would give it a go and let her know how I got on with it.
Well, it is amazing!
For years I have suffered with pain down there. I am sure you can understand that when you have parts cut out it can leave scarring, which can be mighty uncomfortable when you are sitting for any length of time.
Freddie has come to my rescue!
A little story…
When working with my friend, Hayley, on my books, I have often had to lie down on a mattress because it was just too painful to sit. Or I would have to sit with my legs spread apart, which was often embarrassing.
Now that I have my best buddy Freddie, I can sit without the same discomfort and more discreetly.
It works because there is a gap in the middle of the two cushions and it naturally takes the weight on the butt cheeks and not the pelvic region.
I have to say this has been a huge relief for me and I can take Freddie with me everywhere because it is small and deflatable.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone who suffers from back or pelvic pain for both men and women.
Check it out…
FREDDIE FOR PAIN DOWN THERE
The small, portable cushion designed to get rid of that very personal and private pain NOW!
A huge shout out to the organisers and Medical professionals to bring launch this day. As a survivor of a radical vulvectomy 25 years ago I am more than elated about this. I simply don’t want 1 more women to have to endure this without have the knowledge to protect themselves. www.issvd.org/event/vulvar-cancer-awareness-day LET’S KEEP THIS THING MOVING