Anybody out there see Vagina Monologues? My sister and her 18 year old daughter is travelling with myself and my 16 year old daughter to New York City in May. My cousin told me that we should see Vagina Monologues. I'm not sure if it's appropriate for our daughters. They are both fairly mature for their age, but I don'r want to do anything I'll regret. Thanks for your help.

I've seen it twice. It is very funny and moving at times. As far as whether it is appropriate for 16 and 18 year olds, I would say yes. Keep in mind I don't have children. I'm remembering when I was that age and I would've liked it. I might have been a little embarrassed seeing it with my Mother. As far as whether you'll regret it, you'll have to let me know what you could possibly regret about it and I'll try to help.

I've seen it. Your daughters will be
able to handle it just fine.
Consider it an honor to see it...it's been banned at our local womens college.

You'll love it. I saw it with my husband and he enjoyed it even though he was one of only about half dozen men present. Maybe you could get tickets two by two and let the girls sit together and you and your sister sit together. That way if there's any age difference embarassment, you can each have your privacy and recover before intermission.

I saw it at a matinee where there were a lot of young women of that age there. I think this is really a question about how comfortable you are about sexual matters with your daughter.

I think it's a great show for you to see with your daughters. It probably would be even better for your husband to go with you. I went with my wife and it was enlightening. Highly recommended.

Think you're making a mistake by taking your daughters to see this feminist garbage. There are lots of better wholesome shows to choose from.

Bob, have you seen the show? I'm against feminist "heavy" material also. I didn't think this show was like that at all.

I consider myself a liberated, but evenhanded woman. The show had its moments, but frankly after two hours of the same stuff, I felt like calling it "The Vagina Monotony." I think, however, your daughters will be fine.

It's so in-your-face rude, "vagina" anything, I just can't get past the name. Anybody else offended by this?

What's so rude about it? Are you offended by your vagina?

I find the whole matter offensive. You should be taking your daughters to see something wholesome.

To Real Woman:
No, I love my vagina. It has served me well through two children and 23 years of monogamy. That's just it - I hold it (no pun intended) in reverence! It's the lack of modesty, and the device of using a graphic and sexual word to get attention. ...Something tells me this show would not be getting nearly as much attention without the provocative name.

Vagina is not a sexual word. It is a part of the body. It is no more graphic than leg. I assume "PoliteWoman" you are also offended by the word breast and breastfeeding.

Personally, I think this was one of the few shows I've seen that actually had something to say. If a purpose of going to a show is to open your mind that I highly recommend Vagina Monologues to women, and especially men.

In some ways I agree with xxxxxx , in that after about the first 45min - an hour I was getting pretty bored but then you're not asking for a review. Sure ,I think this is fine for your daughters. I find it curious that women would find the use of the word vagina rude though also agree that the title is the hook upon which this show is hung and if it were called "Talking about stuff DOWN THERE" it wouldn't have gotten as much response. I wonder if there was a show called "The Penis Papers: Prolific Ponderings of a Penis Proponent" whether people would find it as "rude and in your face" {not anatomically speaking of course.}

I've seen the show twice. Once with my husband & once with a friend. I didn't find the show 'sexual', I found it informative & rather funny. The readings cover topics ranging from genital mutilation in 3rd world countries, to war crimes of rape, ignorance & self exploration. I think every woman who sees the show could relate to at least one of the stories or statistics. It isn't 'woo woo I have a vagina so let's get vulgar with it for a few hours'. However, I do believe it is an adult show & not for everyone. Your daughters may prefer a more lavish, traditional 'theater' production. As a parent, only you can make the decision as to your daughter's maturity level & ability to deal with the material. There is one segment where the actess feigns an orgasm on stage, and that is really the only 'blushable' piece, (think When Harry Met Sally - diner scene). I'm sure your girls hear & see far more graphic sexual material in school, the movies, on walls, on television & via the internet. Whatever you choose to do, have a wonderful time!

Went with my 17 year old daughter and we loved it. Agree that this is nothing compared to what is going on and being talked about at school , or so my daughter tells me.

I read in the NY Post that another playwrite has developed a new show called "Penis Envy" and will be in previews later this spring.I'm sure it will have its own set of controversies in our increasingly PC world.

I have not seen this show although I plan to. I am a 21 year old female and I think it is highly important that a mother has very open communication with her teenage daughter about sex. I don't think that vagina is a dirty word, I too hold mine in reverence. Four women of the same family would probably have a wonderful experience seeing this show together. It may also open communication with a conversation piece. I don't understand why anything that focuses on women is automatically feminist. Why can't people open their minds. To the original poster, please see this show, I'm sure you won't regret it. To those of you opposed to it perhaps you should give it a chance.
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