I’m just someone chasing a dream that may or may not crash and burn… We’ll see.

I started making Yoni mugs first as a way to create acceptance and tolerance of the vulva. All I had heard previously was how ugly they looked or how vulgar they were. I was frustrated with how a part of my body was being discussed and wanted to change the conversation.

As I considered the vagina and its place in society, the more frustrated I became. My autonomy over it was tentative at best, and nonexistent at worst. History has taught me that I have no control over what happens to my sexual autonomy, and my vagina is simply means to an end. Pleasure for someone else, or means to populate the earth.

But what about what I wanted?

When I began to make the mugs and use them in my every day life I found I had much more control over this thing in my hand than a part of my body. I could throw the mug away, let everyone use it, let no one use it, I could sell it or even throw it away if I wanted. All without judgement. And why shouldn’t I be able to do that with my own body?

I wanted to bring that same thought process to the conversation about bodily autonomy and women’s rights.

I want people to think of vaginas as having as much control and acceptance in society as a silly little mug.

And I don’t think that’s too much to ask.

So take back control with me and let’s change the conversation.