When I first read VM, I was so excited b/c of all the controversy. I felt like I was sneaking or doing something bad, almost like I was about to discover some hidden truth that no one else knew about. I always thought that I was raised pretty openly being able to talk about my female genitalia. After reading the book, I realized that I was not as open as I should have been. I don’t even think that, in my conversations about my vagina, I even used the word. I called my vagina a lot of other things rather than what it was. I guess my friends and I were embarrassed. After I read the book the first time, it inspired me to evaluate my own life and I wrote my own monologue. That was one of the most liberating things that I have ever done and it got more liberating when I was able to share it with others. I agree with my other class mates about this being the point. I can confess that I never did learn any hidden truth about vaginas from the book but it definitely made me comfortable talking about it. I also found comfort in the fact that I was not alone in some of my thoughts and experiences. Eve (since that’s how everyone else has referred to her) took a very bold stand by putting the issue on the table. She sparked conversation and individual investigation. And now we can say it loudly with out blushing “VAGINA, VAGINA, VAGINA”. That’s the point, about making people comfortable, not forcing them to share their privacy if that’s not what their vagina may want. If your vagina does not what to come out and talk, then it is her right to wear a muzzle. I’m still trying to figure out what mine will wear, probably something green and earthy looking. I agree that the book is a little over rated but it served its purpose and now its time for us to take it one step further.