You know the one I'm talking about.
The one where every single facet and nook and cranny of the world around us hypersexualizes the human body to push their products, most notably the female body.
Try counting how many times you see a woman with her tits on display, her mouth agape in a sexy way, half naked in a bra and panty in a sultry pose, or giving some form of "come and get me" look at her man in the ad, or any other one of the millions pushed in our faces at every waking second.
Sure, I admit, companies are real good at selling their products with the sexual desire of the female body. Hell, they even sell burgers that way now.
However, you'd think, with the way our society pushes sex and the hypersexualized image of women in our faces, that the natural common functions of the body would be accepted along with the "promise" of sexual pleasure it offers.
Answer: fuck no.
A very large majority of men still twist their face in disgust when the topic or image of menstruation is presented to them. And don't even get me started on the whole "girls don't fart," myth that is still somehow floating about.
How in the hell did we get to the point that we can be force fed sex every 5 to 10 seconds, but still haven't accepted the most natural functions of the human body?
To breast feeding babies, bodily functions, hairy legs, armpits, or vag, to bleeding every month, it just seems kinda irrational that the very large percentage of men, hell and some women too, just can't cope with what is normally happening in the female body. Hello, we grow hair everywhere just as much as our male counterparts do, and I shouldn't have to even state why it is more than okay to breast feed a hungry child cause hmmm I don't know, that's kinda what tits are actually there for.
Thankfully, some women are out there trying to destigmatize the beauty of that which is the female body and her functions.
And did I mention they're doing it with kick ass fashion accessories?
Lili Murphy Johnson, a British jewelry designer babe, has crafted a full blown line of marvelous jewelry pieces circling around periods. And guess what? It was inspired by, yes, her period cycle and the stress and anxiety she got from it:
Rings, necklaces, cuffs, you name it, she got it in her collection. I dig the bead embroidery "period stain", and that used sanitary pad is to bleed for. You can check out all of her work here: Lili, Destigmatize the Menstro, Johnson
Rupi Kaur, the "poetess" and author of the greatest comfort a woman can receive in the form of a book, Milk and Honey. Kaur has a way with words, believe me I read her Milk and Honey too many times to count. But, instead of using her poetic charm, she took to photo as she posted images for a visual rhetoric project she created. The photos showcase typical period scenarios such as that very frustrating leak and drips down the leg.
Of course, cause women parading around almost naked is totally okay, but the normally occuring cycles your body goes through is not, Instagram took down her photos. Kaur went off in her response, literally airing out the bullshit standards and notions that our society is founded on. The poet ripped apart the misogynist attitudes, the glorification of porn and the stigmatizing of women's bodies, and the shame that women have to live with. It was fucking rad. You can check out her and her work at her website: Rupi Kaur the Bad Ass Poet
Macey Dickerson, owner of a fabulous instagram account I follow, crafts these utterly pretty Yoni necklaces. For those who don't know, Yoni in Sanskirt means "vagina" or "womb" and is the symbol of the Goddess. Yes, I just said that. Goddess. So, Dickerson literally makes vagina necklaces that help you emulate your inner Goddess. All coming in different shades for every Goddess, the vagina necklaces even come with crystals such as jade, amethyst, or rose quartz. Every crystal in the world has different meanings, properties, and vibrations, so you can literally choose which you want depending on what you need for yourself. Want to love yourself more? Choose Rose Quartz. Want to enhance your innate intuitive gifts? Choose amethyst.
You can see more of her work, and buy her necklaces, here: Macey, the Yoni Goddess, Dickerson.
The best part? There are more women trying to show the truth, that a woman's body should never be ashamed, looked down upon, or disregarded for the beautiful machine it is. Not just these wonderful artists.
What do you guys think about the hypersexualization of women, but the dismissal of what their bodies actually do?
Which pieces do you like the most?
Would you wear these accessories?
What do you think about Kaur's photos getting taken down, while women can be posted almost naked?
Just questions for thought, and always remember, question the world around you. And don't be afraid to call bullshit on the standards on yourself, women, men, and the whole world.
XoXo, Razz
(obviously the photos aren't mind)
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