ms. abiola breaks it down for the ladies...
12.05.2009
12.02.2009
quickie!
uganda-based afri-pads is providing resuable, cotton menstrual products to give girls the opportunity to stay in school during their cycles!
Our objective is to produce and distribute low-cost, washable menstrual pads to schoolgirls in rural Uganda. By providing girls with an affordable sanitary product, we aim to empower girls with the confidence to stay in school school during their monthly period.{thanks to quirky black girls, naija blog and timbuktu chronicles for the heads up!}
12.01.2009
world aids day
today marks the 21st world aids day. for more information, visit:
world aids day {UK}
UNAIDS
world aids campaign
stay safe, loves.
world aids day {UK}
UNAIDS
world aids campaign
stay safe, loves.
11.30.2009
sexy news
from the guttmacher institute, a wealth of information on healthy sexuality: relationships, intimacy and sexual behavior.
the huffington post speaks out on the double victimization of girls in the juvenile justice system.
america shows her puritan roots just in time for thanks-taking.
and, last but not least, lothario victory in korea!
the huffington post speaks out on the double victimization of girls in the juvenile justice system.
america shows her puritan roots just in time for thanks-taking.
and, last but not least, lothario victory in korea!
11.28.2009
new treats!
beloveds, allow us to draw your attention to the sidebar...
new to the goodies list is hips and curves--sexy lingerie for full figured ladies. just in time for the gift-giving season!
you might also be interested in some emerging erotica at ancestral carnal rituals, queen huney's words and wares, or the delicious kinky courtesan, all of which are listed in the more love section.
finally, in the interest of inclusion and consciousness raising, there are a couple of new woman, wtf questions and the girl effect now has a place in the serious side.
for a full breakdown of these features, feel free to revisit the grand tour.
enjoy!
new to the goodies list is hips and curves--sexy lingerie for full figured ladies. just in time for the gift-giving season!
you might also be interested in some emerging erotica at ancestral carnal rituals, queen huney's words and wares, or the delicious kinky courtesan, all of which are listed in the more love section.
finally, in the interest of inclusion and consciousness raising, there are a couple of new woman, wtf questions and the girl effect now has a place in the serious side.
for a full breakdown of these features, feel free to revisit the grand tour.
enjoy!
11.10.2009
hiatus
loved ones, please enjoy the archives, books, blogs and other goodies until nanowrimo has concluded (nov. 30 or thereabouts).
we may manage to scrape up some goodies between now and then, but no promises!
your loving proprietress,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
we may manage to scrape up some goodies between now and then, but no promises!
your loving proprietress,
~:~ ms. bliss ~:~
11.04.2009
11.02.2009
10.31.2009
a powerful time...
tomorrow is all saints day. the full moon falls on all souls day, november 2nd.
dia de los muertos celebrations are ongoing...
so many cultures coming together to celebrate the transitions and power in life and death.
we hope that you are reveling in the ancestral energy and taking time to give thanks to those who came before. iba egungun!
what would sheela na gig do?
{if you're not familiar with sheela na gig, here ya go. in addition, the link directly below features a prominent shot of jewelry depicting anatomically correct labia. click consciously.}
at first glance, this is comical.
on the other hand, it's yet another example of how nearly any statement of female beauty beyond "lips, hips and tits" can be made light of, or even backhandedly insulted.
particularly intriguing were the comments by women who seemed all too ready to throw their own vulvas under the bus, but that's probably a whole other entry.
consider this passage:
so...other than the fact that you did just tell us otherwise, you're saying you can respect a woman's inner workings as long as you don't have to deal with the outside ones? in that case, how are you pleasuring us--nay, do you really even know us--if you're unwilling to truly see our most intimate areas?
i would ask everyone calling genitals "ugly" to consider this question: what are the consequences of an aesthetic that does not recognize the inherent beauty of the parts which join to create us, bring us into the world, and through which we express love and affection?*
in the wake of the violent gang rape of a 15 year old richmond, california girl, these attitudes speak to so much more than bumping uglies {pun intended}.
during a lively twitter discussion, honey_shun rightly noted, "[these attitudes are] a thread in the fiber of the clothes worn by those who can stand by and watch the torment, rape and torture of a young girl..." a torment that has not just scarred her life, but the lives of at least four other youth as well.
obviously, we are not suggesting a direct connection between a fundamentally humorous blog entry and the richmond high school insanity, but it must be noted that he didn't choose to rant about the necklaces' horrible workmanship.
when women are not held up as beautiful and worthy, they can be knocked down as ugly and worthless--as the sum of their parts or for their parts.
when we can determine that the physical manifestation of the gateway to life is something that "should never be made into a piece of jewelry" {even as personal charm for the wearer, under her clothes; even if it is only worn during bleeding time; even if it is to rest on a personal, sacred space. these options were never even considered or discussed...} we have lost sight of something precious and important.
yonis are as varied and unique as the multitude of women who carry them. every woman has a right to find herself beautiful and not have her uniqueness challenged by an immature lover.
seems that anyone as old as slaus and 'nem ought to know better.
*in whatever configuration, gender expression/sexuality notwithstanding. although the reference to the biological process of conception obviously suggests hetero activity.
at first glance, this is comical.
on the other hand, it's yet another example of how nearly any statement of female beauty beyond "lips, hips and tits" can be made light of, or even backhandedly insulted.
particularly intriguing were the comments by women who seemed all too ready to throw their own vulvas under the bus, but that's probably a whole other entry.
consider this passage:
Ladies..baby girls.. precious dolls. Please understand that what the Vagina IS, what it SYMBOLIZES, and what it DOES, is what’s truly beautiful! It is factually amazing from both an engineering, psychological and physiological stance! Women, your inner working are absolutely awe inspiring and never let a mufugga tell you otherwise...
And yes I know, Boo-Boo, many of you are going to step up and say some shyt like: “My man isn’t complaining so fugg you, you fat, milk-dud head, Mr. PoPo looking ass bitch!” Dammit girl, only thing your man is thinking of his how it feels when HIS OWN ugly ass genitals are up in yours. Be honest with yourself, baby, do you really think your man is going to be like:”Hey baby… your pussy looks like a roadside bomb.” NO… he isn’t. This is the same fool who lovingly lies to your ass when you ask him if you look fat in that new skirt, and ladies..if you’ve got to ASK, then yes you DO look fat in that new skirt. Shiiit, your man aint trying to lose pussy privileges even if it does look like your ovaries set off a low-grade nuke in your shyt.
If your vagina DOES look like one of these shyts here, STOP lying to yourself, baby-doll. Your shyt is not pretty, and it should NEVER be made into a piece of Jewelry. [emphasis added]
so...other than the fact that you did just tell us otherwise, you're saying you can respect a woman's inner workings as long as you don't have to deal with the outside ones? in that case, how are you pleasuring us--nay, do you really even know us--if you're unwilling to truly see our most intimate areas?
i would ask everyone calling genitals "ugly" to consider this question: what are the consequences of an aesthetic that does not recognize the inherent beauty of the parts which join to create us, bring us into the world, and through which we express love and affection?*
in the wake of the violent gang rape of a 15 year old richmond, california girl, these attitudes speak to so much more than bumping uglies {pun intended}.
during a lively twitter discussion, honey_shun rightly noted, "[these attitudes are] a thread in the fiber of the clothes worn by those who can stand by and watch the torment, rape and torture of a young girl..." a torment that has not just scarred her life, but the lives of at least four other youth as well.
obviously, we are not suggesting a direct connection between a fundamentally humorous blog entry and the richmond high school insanity, but it must be noted that he didn't choose to rant about the necklaces' horrible workmanship.
when women are not held up as beautiful and worthy, they can be knocked down as ugly and worthless--as the sum of their parts or for their parts.
when we can determine that the physical manifestation of the gateway to life is something that "should never be made into a piece of jewelry" {even as personal charm for the wearer, under her clothes; even if it is only worn during bleeding time; even if it is to rest on a personal, sacred space. these options were never even considered or discussed...} we have lost sight of something precious and important.
yonis are as varied and unique as the multitude of women who carry them. every woman has a right to find herself beautiful and not have her uniqueness challenged by an immature lover.
seems that anyone as old as slaus and 'nem ought to know better.
*in whatever configuration, gender expression/sexuality notwithstanding. although the reference to the biological process of conception obviously suggests hetero activity.
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