The Vagina Monologues, a 1996 episodic play by Eve Ensler, has contributed to making female sexuality a topic of public discourse. It is made up of a varying number of monologues read by a number of women. Initially, Ensler performed every monologue herself, with subsequent performances featuring three actresses; latter versions feature a different actress for every role. Each of the monologues deals with an aspect of the feminine experience, touching on matters such as sexual activity, love, rape, menstruation, female genital mutilation, masturbation, birth, orgasm, the various common names for the vagina, or simply as a physical aspect of the body. A recurring theme throughout the pieces is the vagina as a tool of female empowerment, and the ultimate embodiment of individuality.
The Vagina Monologues a 1996 episodic play by Eve Ensler has contributed to making female sexuality a topic of public discourse It is made up of a varying number of monologues read by a number of women Initially Ensler performed every monologue herself with subsequent performances featuring three actresses; latter versions feature a different actress for every role Each of the monologues deals with an aspect of the feminine experience touching on matters such as sexual activity love rape menstruation female genital mutilation masturbation birth orgasm the various common names for the vagina or simply as a physical aspect of the body A recurring theme throughout the pieces is the vagina as a tool of female empowerment and the ultimate embodiment of individuality