Comments on: The Perfect Ecosystem: a Pussy Pride Piece

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:29:55 +0000

Fantastic! Please do. And thank you!

By: C.A. White

C.A. White — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:50:38 +0000

Lovely post! I’m going to join the Pussy Pride Project!

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:59:28 +0000

Haha! That’s such a good measure of cleanliness: would you eat it? If yes, get out there. Lovely! And yes – the food thing helps in so many areas.

By: Scarlett DuBois

Scarlett DuBois — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:31:14 +0000

Lovely post! I began to really love my cunt only a few months ago. I did some research on how to take care of it, and what foods to eat or avoid to enhance the taste of my secretions. I have learned more about my vagina, and now I think she is pretty, and I would definitely eat her if I could. ;-) xxx

By: Curious Muse

Curious Muse — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:34:33 +0000

As a piece that simply seeks to encouragesyoung women and girls to be relaxed and confident in the normal function of their vagina then it’s a lovely piece. I am perhaps not the target reader. So I’ll just shut up :D

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:56:00 +0000

No, but it is true that if there is a problem, chances are it will be relatively easy to treat. Which I have said. And as mentioned above, I really just want to encourage people to find out for themselves.

By: Curious Muse

Curious Muse — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:31:01 +0000

I think the other side is relevant simply because confidence is not only to be found by suggesting things will always be rosy. And yes, I think it’s for another place but boys and men have their own set of hang ups and health issues that are woefully under-acknowledged which is why the Sledgehammer campaign is so fantastic.

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:17:47 +0000

I completely agree. And that was the one struggle I had, writing this piece: how do I talk about real problems and the fact that, of course, our bodies can let us down? In the end I decided it didn’t have a place here, because I’m trying to promote confidence. But I’ve also carefully not given too much research material here because I think what’s really important is that people find out for themselves. Women (and men when it comes to their genitals) ought to be encouraged to do their own research.

But I’m really glad you’ve mentioned it here in the comments, because of course, there is always another side that should be considered.

By: Curious Muse

Curious Muse — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:06:36 +0000

When I was a teenager tampons were not the norm, not least because of expense. To my lovely, simple Ma they were also considered invasive in virgin territory. I got my first ones by mailing for a freebie from an ad in Jackie magazine. I do however remember a great deal of publicity around TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) and that was even before tampons were doused in moisturisers or deodorant scents. I think the modern obsession with synthetic scent in all aspects of life is gravely concerning since the long term impact of the absorption of these chemicals is unknown.
So whilst I love that you are promoting natural health and an understanding of what is ‘normal’ vaginal function, what I think is missing is the awareness that actually sometimes your body can let you down. Sometimes it doesn’t work a you would wish and sometimes interventions are relevant. And sometimes this really does fuck up ones feelings about the body as a sexual place. Not because of some naive preoccupations with society’s prejudices, nor because of porn or stereotypical marketing, but just because when the body gets it wrong, ones sense of self can be utterly thrown out of balance. So yes, education for young girls to ensure they know what is normal is always going to be needed. But as a woman heading towards menopause I am aware that our bodies can challenge us all our lives with their uncooperative and unhelpful mechanics.
A number of male friends have recently had the snip. It is amusing to me that for many men they will reach their mid 40′s and this is the first time since childhood that they have had to have an intimate medical examination or be handled in a medical context by a stranger (oh and those bloody student spectators!). As a woman this is an indignity we experience and/or endure our entire adult lives. To have a balanced and equable relationship with our bodies can, at times be an act of sheer bloody wilfulness.

By: Harper Eliot

Harper Eliot — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:57:37 +0000

Hear hear. When it comes to anything with a strong scent – be it pantyliners, fabric conditioners, or wipes – it’s a pretty safe bet you should keep it a long way away from your cunt.