I Stand With Planned Parenthood

Sometimes, it amazes me that human rights are still disagreed upon.

Right now, reproductive rights are being attacked by the Republicans and Conservatives.  They are blaming organizations like Planned Parenthood (as well as the Public Broadcasting Station and National Public Radio) for the countries financial problems.

As a social worker who cares about sexual health issues, I want to make sure that my voice is heard when it comes to this issue.

So, I sported my "Love Your Body" shirt and joined the hundreds of people at the Boston Common today for a rally in support of Planned Parenthood.

I made sure to sign petitions, hold up my sign, and make as much noise as possible, because, of course, there was also a group of Pro-Lifers making as much noise as possible as well.

Anti-Planned Parenthood Group

They brought bagpipes, would sing while the speakers were speaking, and some of them would go right up to the Bandstand and shout "Baby killer!"  One guy would oh-so-creatively choose a specific finger to show his feelings towards the speakers.

Tell us how you really feel.

At one point, one older woman walked right up to that guy in the plaid coat and said, "You're so rude! I should cut of your penis and feed it to you!"  *snicker* I told her she was kind of awesome.  Though, obviously, it doesn't help to engage those people in a conversation since they would just use it against us.

Of all the ridiculous signs that the Pro-Lifers had, though, this was the most creative/sadistic/strange.

Yikes...that's right, it's baby Jesus.

But, there was definitely more supporters present.  It was inspiring.

Pink for Planned Parenthood

Representative Mike Capuano was among one of the speakers
encouraging people to rally and contact the Senators!

So, make sure you let your voice be heard and call your Representatives and Senators!

Like I Say, "We're all pretty, individual snowflakes."

That's what I say during my parties when I get into the quickie-anatomy section of my demonstration.

No two vagina's are the same.  That needs to become a mantra or something.

But, unfortunately, many women believe that there's something wrong with their lady-parts.  I feel like there must be a variety of sources for not feeling like their parts aren't "normal," from men making comments to the the fact that many porn stars will get reconstruction on their labia to fit a specific mold.

Speaking of molds, there's an AMAZING exhibit in the UK that celebrates the diversity of vaginas and is trying to help women make informed decisions about whether to get reconstructive surgery.

Visit: http://www.greatwallofvagina.co.uk/

I wish I could go see this!  It's awesome that something like this would exist, and I can only hope that more women (and men) will be more accepting of the diversity.

Fucksaw? Really? (Video NSFW)

I know I'm supposed to have an opinion about the Human Sexuality teacher who demonstrated a homemade sex toy, aptly named the "Fucksaw," in an after-class session.

Well, okay, so I do have some opinions about the professor showing a live demonstration of the use of a sex toy.  I, for one, am not a big fan of censorship, especially if it was for a class of adults who voluntarily stayed after class to watch the demonstration.

Those same students could easily find the same demonstration on the internet, and I don't think there's any harm in showing a demonstration.  I like that the class offered opportunities for students to learn about the varied and diverse world of human sexuality - all within the context of consensual sexual acts, of course.  I honestly would have loved to know what the conversation and lesson was about.  

But, honestly, truly...I can't get over the fact that the fucksaw is just a bit ridiculous and makes my vagina retreat inside itself.

Here's a video of the fucksaw from the A.V. Club article.  This video is most definitely Not Safe For Work, though it is just showing the toy itself.




I'm sorry.  But I just can't get over this thing.

Quoting the A.V. Club's report,

"The "fucksaw" in question is basically a dildo attached to a reciprocating saw which, when cranked up to full blast, can drive a person to orgasm."

Is it really supposed to drive a person to orgasm?  While I appreciate that they don't specify which gender would be orgasming, I can certainly tell you that approximately 85% of women will NOT be orgasming when this toy is cracked up to full blast.

I understand the allure of having a powerful sex toy, believe me, I do.  I understand wanting to have a sex toy that would closely simulate the movements of intercourse.

But I can't get over the fact that it seems like the toy is trying to jackhammer a hole to China via your vagina/anus.

Of all the toys that exist, why was it that the professor chose to show this one?

That's my opinion.  What do you guys think?