Body Quote by Ina May Gaskin
““Your body is not a lemon!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Birth Matters, 2002
Your body is not a disposable object; treat it with respect and agency.
In simple terms: Body isn’t a lemon.
Respect bodily autonomy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- childbirth
- self‑care
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor your body?
- What barriers exist to bodily respect?
Societal norms may resist this view.