Thanks to everyone who commented! I definitely appreciate your insights and opinions! I guess what I've learned is that I need to go to the school that suits me (be it single-sex or coed) and that I feel comfortable at. (posted to Women's Colleges: Friend or Foe?)
I completely agree with this post! as a teenage girl, reading this made me realize that I don't need to feel ashamed of my womanly parts, and that i'm not a freak for feeling the way I do. One time, (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")
It's sad and fucked up honestly, at least two of my good friends are so freaked out by gyno's that they've each had fairly major problems go unchecked for ages just because the thought of going to the doc made (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")
it is a shame how we've been brainwashed into being disgusted by our own bodies. all the while, men seem to think of nothing else but their genitalia and awesome it is to have a penis. i'm in my mid-30's (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")
When I was younger, I had the concept that my female body was such a dirty and shameful thing, that every time I would accidently brush my hand against my clothed breasts, I would wash my hands and be overwhelmed (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")
I wish I had my own bits of enlightenment, but I'd at least have to agree with the puritanical patriarchal Christian b.s. that seeps into culture. I for one love my vagina in all her labial and clitoral beauty; I (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")
First off, let me say that I am a man. lol. You ladies know more about women than I do. All the same, i do not agree with the bulk of the comments i've read. Our society has changed dramatically (posted to "You WANT to look at vaginas?")