Jamie McCartney has created the Great Wall of vagina. Jamie has moulded 400 vaginas of 400 women aged between the ages of 18 and 76 to create a nine metre long tribute to the vulva.
I have strong objection to genital mutilation. I am against circumcision for males and female genital mutilation. Removing body parts to achieve a cosmetic end is questionable at best. Female genital mutilation is not straightforward and can involve removing part of all of clitoris, labia minora and/or labia majora; narrowing the vaginal opening by creating a cover or seal as well as pricking, scraping or cauterizing the genital area.
I have a poor self image. It is something I am working really hard on. I hate being naked but have been forcing myself to try not to be repulsed by my body. If I cannot accept my body then I cannot expect to stand up for what I want if I have an intimate relationship.
While I can see that Mr McCartney may have had ulterior motives with this work of "art" I like the sentiment behind it. All vaginas, like all noses/feet/teeth/ears, are different. Accept it or move on. No one should tolerate their partner telling them that they are imperfect/unattractive/not worthy because of the shape/colour/length/lumpiness of their lips, the depth or width of their vagina or the location of their cervix. The clitoris is the most sensitive erogenous zone in a women's body and should be revered not severed.
Women, love your vejayjay!
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