Vagina Voices - SlutWalk

Hey Readers,

Sorry for the weeklong sabbatical from the blog. Technical difficulties! But we are back and ready for more posts and more challenges!

Today’s Vagina Voice comes from the SlutWalk in Toronto. Yes we know the walk already happened (May 26, I believe), but we’ve been dealing with some serious material in our rehearsals lately and the SlutWalk and other anti-rape campaigns have provided some reassurance and inspiration.

SlutWalk Toronto began in 2011 to fight back against victim-blaming and slut-shaming around sexual violence. The idea was sparked when a Toronto Police officer referred to women and survivors of sexual assault as "sluts" and suggested women 'dressing like sluts' were asking for it! To learn more about SlutWalk Toronto go here.

Below are some commercials we thought were also fitting for this topic. Please respond with your thoughts and other campaigns, articles, and other resources you have come across!

Happy Monday!

Vagina Voice - Jaclyn Friedman

Hey Readers!

Our next Vagina Voice is Jaclyn Friedman.



Friedman is a writer, performer and activist. She has spoken all over the U.S. at conferences and schools. Jaclyn Friedman has been a student and instructor for IMPACT safety training and is the founder and Executive Director of Women, Action & the Media, a national organization working for gender justice in the media. You may recognize her name from the following books: Yes Means Yes: Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape and What You Really Really Want: the Smart Girls Shame-free Guide to Sex & Safety.




You can learn more about Jaclyn Friedman here.

Also check out her books, articles, speeches, interviews, etc.

Vagina Voice - Eve Ensler

Hey Readers!

Here is a new segment for Mondays on Sex Needs A Talking Too! We are going to profile a "Vagina Voice" (someone who is out in the world/universe talking about sex, vaginas, penises, sexual education, men/women, gay/lesbian rights, etc., etc.) If you can think of anyone you want profile just send us an email or leave a comment! They can be local, Canadian or just someone you love!

Our first "Vagina Voice" is someone you may already know... Eve Ensler. Eve Ensler is the creator of The Vagina Monologues and the founder of V-Day, a global activitist movement to end violence against women and girls. She speaks openly about women's issues, sex, violence against women, sex education, and encourages us to embrace our sexuality, whatever that may be. She is a true "Vagina Voice" and we applaud her!

Check out the following resources to learn more about Eve:

Also you can learn about V-Day here.

If you have information about Eve Ensler including books, essays, websites, biographies, videos, blog posts, ANYTHING you'd like to share leave your comments below.

Happy Monday!