these words more than mildly offensive? My contention is

that, although they aren't a part of my regular speech,

they are only mildly unpleasant, if at all. Some forms

of the word "penis" even evoke a sense of power. A

man's worth is sometimes said to be measured by the

girth of his package. In relation to the previously

started discussion, does the word "vagina" roll off

one's back as easily? The common answer would be no.

Forms of the word "vagina" are even thought of as some

of the most gut-wrenching curse words, especially to a

man. With her poem, "In Celebration of My Uterus," Ann

Sexton is sure to raise a few eyebrows and evoke a few

gasps. Those who succomb to the cultural pressures of

our paternal culture are not surprisingly outraged. To

age of condoms, the "morning after," pill and abortion.

from the "one (who) is at the toll gate collecting"

menstrual blood, while women have aquired the automatic

related to the uterus is that which ties it to

body contains, the numbers are astounding. This is a

Some common words found in the essay are:
Ann Sexton, Vagina Monologues, Richard Jim, forms word, word vagina,
Approximate Word count = 573
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)