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moominmuppetBut someone else's post reminded me that I'd meant to.
I can't even express how hysterical (hmm, interesting choice of word, there) I find it that there are researchers currently trying to argue the g-spot is basically mythical. Wowza. I did, in fact, burst out laughing when I first ran across Body Impolitic's take on the whole ridiculous mess. I especially giggle over the disqualification of queer women, because our tendency toward "digital stimulation" might bias results (*ahem* disqualifying the type of stimulation most likely to "hit the spot" might throw your results just a touch, donchathink?).
It's worth reading their take on it, even if you've already seen the original study rightfully shredded for its scientific failures. They make very good points about the commodification of the g-spot, and the one-true-wayism that is now shifting for the third or fourth time this century between clit and g-spot (well, not like Freud had a clue about the g-spot, but y'all know the history of the vaginal orgasm debates, right?) Embrace the power of AND, people! And don't let honest sexual exploration get sidetracked by external pressures about what your body "should" or "shouldn't" do. Research is all well and good, but when it comes right down to it, when it's your body, and your orgasm, the only thing that matters is that you're happy. As an activist around sexuality and women's health issues, I really struggle between joy at seeing sexuality becoming a more acceptable topic, and anger at how it immediately gets twisted into just another form of pressure. I love that we now know just what a complex structure the clitoris truly is (enough so that I'm considering a tattoo of the glans and crux clitoris). I hate seeing every women's magazine full of one-size-fits-all bullshit about what makes good sex.
*sigh* Of course Betty Dodson's blocked at a medical institution that even has it's own damned sexual function clinic *headdesk* Don't get me started on censorware and sexual education. I can't see what that article says, but I'd bet it's worth reading. I'll check it out later. (edit to add: Well, damn. She's moved her site, and this link is dead. The new one's blocked too, but hopefully I'll be able to find the new link once I get home)
Women’s Sexuality and G Spot Research By John M Grohol PsyD
A particularly good and sensible article: Where Have All the G-Spots Gone?
And since I'm now officially tired of being grumpy about being told my personal favorite bit of my anatomy doesn't exist, have a fun little article reviewing feminist sex toy stores!
And as long as I'm all linkety, a quick article about the first Presidential appointment of a transgender person -- it's another step forward, and a nice bit of cheer for the new year.
I can't even express how hysterical (hmm, interesting choice of word, there) I find it that there are researchers currently trying to argue the g-spot is basically mythical. Wowza. I did, in fact, burst out laughing when I first ran across Body Impolitic's take on the whole ridiculous mess. I especially giggle over the disqualification of queer women, because our tendency toward "digital stimulation" might bias results (*ahem* disqualifying the type of stimulation most likely to "hit the spot" might throw your results just a touch, donchathink?).
It's worth reading their take on it, even if you've already seen the original study rightfully shredded for its scientific failures. They make very good points about the commodification of the g-spot, and the one-true-wayism that is now shifting for the third or fourth time this century between clit and g-spot (well, not like Freud had a clue about the g-spot, but y'all know the history of the vaginal orgasm debates, right?) Embrace the power of AND, people! And don't let honest sexual exploration get sidetracked by external pressures about what your body "should" or "shouldn't" do. Research is all well and good, but when it comes right down to it, when it's your body, and your orgasm, the only thing that matters is that you're happy. As an activist around sexuality and women's health issues, I really struggle between joy at seeing sexuality becoming a more acceptable topic, and anger at how it immediately gets twisted into just another form of pressure. I love that we now know just what a complex structure the clitoris truly is (enough so that I'm considering a tattoo of the glans and crux clitoris). I hate seeing every women's magazine full of one-size-fits-all bullshit about what makes good sex.
*sigh* Of course Betty Dodson's blocked at a medical institution that even has it's own damned sexual function clinic *headdesk* Don't get me started on censorware and sexual education. I can't see what that article says, but I'd bet it's worth reading. I'll check it out later. (edit to add: Well, damn. She's moved her site, and this link is dead. The new one's blocked too, but hopefully I'll be able to find the new link once I get home)
Women’s Sexuality and G Spot Research By John M Grohol PsyD
A particularly good and sensible article: Where Have All the G-Spots Gone?
And since I'm now officially tired of being grumpy about being told my personal favorite bit of my anatomy doesn't exist, have a fun little article reviewing feminist sex toy stores!
And as long as I'm all linkety, a quick article about the first Presidential appointment of a transgender person -- it's another step forward, and a nice bit of cheer for the new year.
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Date: 2010-01-07 03:45 am (UTC)*is floored*
Seriously, my plan is to use the glans and crux illustration _from that picture_. Knowing you drew it would make me so happy!
Also, you should totally post the xkcd as a comment here, so everyone else can have the giggle too!
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Date: 2010-01-07 03:46 am (UTC)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Clitoris_anatomy_labeled-en.svg
xkcd, as requested:
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Date: 2010-01-07 08:21 am (UTC)In my experience, my trans friends are a lot more likely to be able to keep up with my biogeeky sex rambling than most folks. Necessity is the mother of education?
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Date: 2010-01-07 04:15 pm (UTC)I love that instructions for finding the g-spot are almost identical to those for finding the prostate, use of different orifices excepted.