VaginaPagina

...it's a place where you can use words like "clot" and not gross others out
...you can ask questions too embarrassing to ask your best friend and get answers that are helpful, not judgemental
...there are constant reminders that your body is normal, even when it doesn't look like the porn stars' you see
...it ups my self-esteem to know that I can help others when they're stressed

VP encouraged me to try both the DivaCup and Nuva Ring.

Here at VP I find other women who are just like me , while at the same time being reassured and believing that I am truly a unique individual.
Here at VP I don't feel so alone and isolated.

Also, it's really neat to see people using words like cunt and nipple without instantly slapping eachother a high five or giggling. :)

I love VP because it gives me answers super fast.
Non judgemental.
It gives you the feeling that somewhere out there,some else has gone through the same thing that you're going through.
It makes me feel good that I help others when they're stressed.

i love VP because there seems to always be someone who has gone through what you're going through or knows enough about it to advise you, and while it's always best to see a doctor for any serious concerns, you guys definitely ease one's mind until they can get there. it's a pretty relaxed environment where you don't have to feel uncomfortable seeking help.

Boric Acid killed my BV and now I can have pain-free sexual activity!
*biggest group hug in history*

Besides that, I like knowing that my knowledge can help those without the same access to resources.

I love it for all the reasons mentioned above, but I love it most because most of us here do not know each other one-on-one, therefore we can ask honest questions and get honest answers without worrying, "Does she think I'm gross? Is she going to tell everyone at work my problem?" and things like that.

VP is where I first heard of menstrual cups, and now I love mine!

Also, VP is where I was introduced to acidophilus, and it didn't help me, but I passed the info on to my sister who had chronic YIs for years. Now, she is YI free!

...Reading the posts here has done wonders for helping me be comfortable with my body. Without this comm, I doubt I'd have worked up the courage to start my sex-toy collection :)

...It's helped me understand, and explain to other people, that I don't have to deny myself sexual fulfillment just because I'm celibate, and that my methods of getting off are just as "normal" and "valid" as anyone else's. I've been able to relieve myself of the "masturbation = big bad evil SIN" mentality that I was brought up with.

...VP has helped me to help other people :) I work in a library in rural northwest Tennessee, and I've had female patrons come in looking for help with "female" problems, and quite a few of them have been woefully ignorant of their own anatomy and functions. Because of VP, I've been able to point them to the online and offline resources they need.

VP boosted my self esteem ten-fold; caters to my belief that we can never know too much about our bodies; encouraged me to try a menstrual cup; made me think, "heh, neat" instead of "ew" at every bodily function known to man; and has, perhaps most prominently, made me lose any inhibitions or fears I had about

a) losing my virginity
b) sex in general
c) people (men) not finding me attractive

I feel so educated now, it's awesome.

i love VP because of the wonderful advice gievn. i love that even though i mostly lurk, any question i have is answered because somewhere someone else is going through the same thing.

i love how normal this place has made me feel.. i've realised that every body is beautiful and unique - even mine.

i love how open you can be here when asking questions or giving advice.

i love that my sexual relationship is so open and wonderful because i'm not afraid to discuss things about my body to him and vice versa

mostly i love that i no longer feel like body's not totally awesome, because it totally is

I love VP because it makes me feel really good about myself. :)

i love vp because it is a place where i can go to learn about grrl things from other girls and share what i know. i love it because it is non-judgmental and open and wholly positive.

:)

I love vp because it's a great place to learn and share.

VP helped me to love myself more, turned me into a feminist, taught me about the wonders of my cunt, taught me how to care for my cunt, etc etc etc! i love VP! waaa!

It's so great to able to have a place to talk about this kind of stuff without being embarassed. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I'm so glad I found this place :D

Why do I love vp? I can be honest, open and learn the things every woman ought to know~ if I don't know them, I can ask. =)

I just joined yesterday and I definately am enjoying the group. I've already learned a lot and had a lot to say :) Thanks!

I love VP because it taught me how to be comfortable with my body and my sexuality. I am not so intimidated by my giry parts anymore.

I've learned a lot more about my body, and in the process have become more comfortable with my body, my sexuality, and my worth as a person. Because of that, my first gyno visit was easy-peasy, and I finally had the sense and the determination to stand up to my emotionally negligent/abusive ex-boyfriend. Also, I love the fact that now I'm better informed about a lot of women's issues, I can help instruct others, both women and men, and debunk a lot of traditional myths and hangups about sexuality. Plus, it's great to just have a supportive community like this. It's not really socially acceptable for women to bond over their sexuality, so having this kind of place, where men and women can be open and enthusiastic about sexuality (primarily of the female kind, but sometimes male or shared). Makes me feel really good about myself.

-It has helped me realize I'm more "normal" than I thought I was. And also realize the beautiful physical differences in our bodies are "normal," too!
-It has helped me come to accept, and sometimes even like, the looks and body I have. (Seriously, the "Everyday Faces & Bodies" project is amazing. Until then, I had only seen other vulvae [is that the plural?] in medical drawings.)
-It is more than just a community about vaginas. It's a place for women to be able to freely talk with other women about our bodies and sex lives. And to rant about certain issues!
-Before joining, I rarely paid any attention to my vag area except when it was "that time of the month." Now I regularly get out a mirror and check around down there to make sure everything is as it should be.
-It inspired me to get my first vibrator and finally have my first orgasm! (At age 20.)
-It encourages me that I'll eventually learn to orgasm just by using my hand, and eventually be able to show my boyfriend how to get me off.
-I love that I'm completely anonymous here. I can talk about ANYTHING and not worry that someone who doesn't need to know certain things about me will find out.
-I'm WAY more comfortable with talking about my period and buying "supplies." Before, I'd get a hand basket at Target and put other stuff on top of the pads and tampons at the bottom of the basket. Today, I had to buy a few things (pads being one of them) and since I only had like four things to buy, I just carried them by hand and did not care AT ALL who saw me holding a big package of pads. Also, if I happen to mention anything about periods and my guy friends act all grossed out (they always do) I tell them to grow up and get over it- and that if they ever want to be married one day, they'll HAVE to get over it. I'm still working on my boyfriend not being weirded out by it.
-I have just learned so many things about my body that I otherwise would have never learned.

And for the record, I've been a member since January of this year.

I'm new to the community... just joined not five minutes ago =)

I was reading through all the read this before you join stuff, and I got a feeling of complete security. Sort of like, these people have no idea who anyone is, but yet they're sweet enough to sit and read about their problems, and give them feedback without laughing or being rude. I was sort of taken aback, because in other sex communities, there's a couple people, who, while giving "constructive criticism" will say something smart about your question.

Anyways, I just wanted to give ya'll a thumbs up, because I'm sure that in the future, I'm going to have a major problem, and know just where to turn =)

thanks!!

Love VP for:

-The Everyday Bodies project was the first step towards accepting my body with all its flaws. And the first time, I have seen normal body parts.

-The strong emphasis on people being non-judgemental. I have become more accepting of other people and I see the many ways in which I subconsiously judge people.

Seriously, there is enough material on vaginapagina for a few books at least.

I love the everyday bodies project, that made such a difference to how I saw myself.

I have also learnt so much and I love being surrounded by so many people who are just looking out for each other and giving good advice, it reassures me about people in general.