VAGINAS IN THE NEWS

Vaginas have been getting as much play in the news as Britney Spears these days - although to be fair, Britney Spears' vagina probably makes up the majority of the reports. But there have been other headlines, too:

There was Jane Fonda's slip with the much dreaded C-word on national TV a week ago as she was talking about her role in The Vagina Monologues. The whole debate about the C-word intrigues me - because I myself do not like the word either (hence why I am referring to it as the C-word, like I will be struck down by lightning if I even TYPE it out in its entirety). Considering I let all forms of profanity roll off my tongue with great ease, I don't know why this word still seems to be "no-no" to me. What makes it different from any other vagina euphemism such as "muffy" or "beaver" or "pink taco?" Why can't we just get over it? What makes this word so bad, if it describes something so good?

CUNT. There, I said/typed it. Lightning didn't strike me. Although I'm pretty sure I'm definitely going to hell now. Not that there was much question about that before I typed it.

Then there was the brouhaha over a high school newspaper putting a labeled picture of a vagina on the front page. The editor said he was trying to raise awareness of women's issues through a story about The Vagina Monologues and headlines such as "Ending shame for natures gift." Quite frankly, I would have appreciated such an educational diagram when I was 15, as I wasn't really sure what everything was down there or what it was for. I just knew it felt good when I touched certain parts. Actually, if someone could send me a copy of this newspaper, I probably would learn something new even now.

Then the Seattle Times was under fire for refusing to print an ad for The Vagina Monologues - an ad that apparently was designed by someone at a synagogue, who as you know is heavily into porn. The ad features a heart that has an opening in the center and a dot over the opening. GASP! Could that be symbolizing a VAGINA? OMG. Children everywhere will most likely become sex fiends if they see that! The world could end as we know it!

But probably the most interesting story was about a study that came out this week saying that the fabled G-spot exists - just not in all women.

It is funny how the headlines of this story read in different newspapers. Some media outlets proclaimed "G-spot not found" which I'm guessing was the work of a frustrated copy editor who was relieved to find out that the reason his girlfriend was not screaming in passion every night was because she probably didn't have a G-spot. Phew, it wasn't his fault after all.

Other media outlets, however, proclaimed "G-spot proven!" and "Women do have G-spots, study proclaims!" which I'm guessing was written by the above copy editors girlfriend who works at another paper, and who wanted to make sure that her boyfriend knew he was not off the hook and should go get a GPS tracking system to find hers.

The debate has raged on for quite some time about the fabled G-spot existing or not existing, and this study probably won't do anything to keep that debate from continuing. Here's why:

The Italian scientist who did the study used an ultrasound to scan the area of the vagina where the G-spot is located. He determined that the tissue on the front vaginal wall located behind the urethra was noticeably thicker in the women who reported having vaginal orgasms. The thicker tissue, the study concluded, demonstrates the presence of a G-spot.

But what if the women who reported that they didn't have vaginal orgasms just have shitty lovers? Or what if they can't relax enough to really enjoy sex? Or what if they just don't communicate with their partners about what they like and don't like? He only tested 20 women, 9 who said they had orgasms and 11 who said they cannot. Is that really enough for conclusive evidence?

The study also concluded that women without G-spots could NEVER have a vaginal orgasm. Are you kidding me? This may be more than my readers want to know, but you don't have to hit my G-spot to make me all warm and gooey inside, or to make my toes curl backwards, or to make my eyes pop out of my head.

I refuse to believe that there is a large portion of women out there that can't achieve vaginal orgasm because their tissue isn't as thick in one spot. I do believe some women have other physical ailments that may make it difficult for them to have the big "O". But I also believe that most of the reasons women aren't having good sex out there is because some segments of society still have a hard time talking about it - or even the body parts USED for it.

Let's face it - we're still a bunch of pussies when it comes to talking about pussies. Yet half of society has a vagina, and most of the other half is trying to get into one. Maybe with more stories like this, the vagina will finally get its day in the sun. Just remember to put on some sunscreen first!

XXX

Go ahead - I know you want to: Here are 10 G-spot frisky fun facts for you to learn more about the vagina in your life.

Comments

[witchypoo]

There are some who dislike the C word, and instead use "cunny", which comes to mind when I look at your sidebar and don't see my site.
I know you commented yesterday, but it isn't showing.

[HeyJoe]

Definitely experiencing feelings of vagina over-load. Warning Will Robinson Warning.

Ohh William we're doomed. DOOMED I say. Woe is me.

Sorry, Vagina's always make me think of Lost in Space. It all began when I dated that circus freak billed as The Woman with a Vagina as Big as all Outdoors. But it made a great apartment for the time we dated.

I think I’m out of crack

[Marie]

I can't say the c-word either, I think it's the worst word there is. Well, its between that and probe, but at least I can say probe out loud without wanting to vomit.

[maringuy]

You forgot to mention the issue of Curb Your Enthusiasm with the "big vagina" scenes... Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8tCQrPvifQ

[Veronica]

The C word is off limits to me too.

Now, I think it is odd that he tested only 20 women. There are holes in this study large enough to drive a truck through.

[Daisy]

You could refer to the C-word as
C U Next Tuesday like Charlotte in Sex in the City. I always thought that was clever. Man I miss that show!

All hail vaginas and appropriate conversations about them! I've meet people who have never even seen their own vaginas...its not as if it isn't with you 24/7. How can you not notice it from time to time?

[lceel]

I SO can't join into this conversation at the same level it's been going on. All I CAN say is, she has one, we found it a LONG time ago, and I am firmly convinced that those who have them also ejaculate. A lot. All the time. And they aren't satisfied until they do. Several times.

[Sarcastic Mom]

lmao @ copy editor's girlfriend

[Naughty Nurse]

Really...I find the term "meat curtains" to be much more offensive.

[jeremy]

something about this post smells fishy...

[Ree]

I remember watching "Inside the Actor's Studio" when Cate Blanchett was on (I would do her in a hot second, given the chance.) and she said the C-Word was her favorite curse word.

I loved that she had enough guts to say it out loud - made her seem dangerous to me - and now I love her even more.