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each other, jeer and cheer at the
screen as the film’s protagonists
pursued their conquests.”
Another historical exhibit focuses
on James Bidgood (pictured
above, third from right), a 1950s
drag queen who went on to design
elaborate costumes for society
balls. The exhibit offers a glimpse
into the history of queer art in New
York City—as does an exhibit of
photographs by Mariette Pathy
Allen (pictured on page 71), who
has been documenting gender
expression since the 1970s.
And coming this summer is
“Super Funland, Journey Into the
Erotic Carnival.” Check out the fun
at MuseumOfSex.com.
GIRL POWER
The new girl in town is the soon-
to-open Vagina Museum in London.
A mini version of the museum
currently exists in Camden Market,
but the ultimate plan is to build a
space that “takes a holistic view
of vaginas, from science to history
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to their place in culture.” Plans
include an event area and a gift
shop for anything vag related.
Since vaginas rule and there
“is no physical vagina museum
anywhere in the world,” feminist
founder Florence Schecter decided
to “rectify the situation.” Her crowdfunder
campaign has raised more
than 85,000 British pounds—the
equivalent of $105,000.
The museum will address many
issues, such as body acceptance.
There has been a 500 percent
increase in labiaplasties since
2002, Schecter points out. Yet most
men are just happy to see one.
The museum will also address
consent, LGBT concerns and sex
education. “Not just vagina owners
need to know about vaginas,” says
Schecter. “Half of men wouldn’t
feel comfortable chatting about
gynecological issues with a female
partner, and they still see the
vagina as shrouded in mystery.”
Support the “lady down there” at
Crowdfunder.co.uk/vaginamuseum.