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7 Reasons Why Everyone Should See 'The Vagina Monologues'

Vaginas make the world go ‘round.

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7 Reasons Why Everyone Should See 'The Vagina Monologues'
Alex Shapiro

"The Vagina Monologues," written by Eve Ensler and published in 1996, has made great impressions among its readers and viewers, as it highlights feminine experiences and issues that are often times not addressed as a result of the lack of education and negative stigma associated with female genitalia. Brandeis and other universities around the world are reproducing the play in order to further address the importance of female empowerment and educate its viewers about the significance of the adverse effects women face in their every day lives as a result of the negative association with their anatomy.

1.You know someone with one.

Let’s face the reality: we would not be here without someone with a vagina. Vaginas are the reason we live on this happy earth and regardless of how you entered the world, a vagina was definitely involved.

2. It is time to face your fears.

For some particular reason, nobody talks about vaginas. Why are we so scared to discuss a mere body part that belongs to people? Reproductive organs are not scary.

3. To be educated.

Regardless of your gender, background, and overall knowledge of female reproductive organs, this show has a lot to offer. You will leave with knowledge (both great and disturbing) on common realities women face in the world every day. Every story is different.

4. It is hilarious.

Vaginas can make jokes too, believe it or not. The show has some amazing moments that let you realize that like any other body part, the vagina has a lot to offer.

5. Self-love.

It is about time that women are able to feel comfortable in their own skin. The Vagina Monologues gives women the opportunity to realize: It is okay to be happy with and to embrace a part of us that has been shamed for so long! It is about time we took pride in our bodies!

6. We are working our butts off to make this a spectacular show


Hard work should be rewarded, no?

7. Vaginas literally make the world go ‘round.

Mr. Worldwide's got less on the world than he thought he did.

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