After hearing a couple of my work colleagues discussing this programme (neither of them enjoyed it and switched off), it piqued my interest. I must admit the first part of the documentary was a bit hard going but once I got over my own embarrassment, I found it quite informative and interesting. Yes it is slightly squeamish in parts and there is plenty of nudity. However it's only natural, everything they discuss happens to most of us women in our lifetime.
8 Reviews
Well worth a look.
paganpriest6623 February 2019
One woman's journey of discovery while photographing 100 different vaginas, including her own. The women in this documentary give a very honest, forthright and down to earth view of how they feel about their own sexuality and bodies. The range of topics covered is amazing, with no holds barred. If you're looking for a cheap thrill, forget it, but well worth a look if you can handle the truth.
Dull
ninjaalexs23 February 2019
Depending on your opinion this is either scraping the barrel or interesting and thought provoking. Channel 4 seem to be in a mess recently with programmes like Naked Attraction filling their late night slots, and this is arguably yet another excuse to show nudity. I'm not being prudish, but Channel 4 seems to consist of filler TV like Come Dine With Me, bad panel comedy shows and overly salacious stuff like this. From the channel that brought us Brass Eye, Lipstick On Your Collar and Father Ted. And more recently Peep Show, Shameless and Utopia.
Photographer Laura Dodsworth takes picture of vaginas and women discuss their sexual experiences in a nutshell. Maybe that's diluting it, but it is what it is. What you end up with is the really interesting, darker stories don't get told until about three quarters of the way through and already most viewers will be bored by then.
I'm not going to discuss the sexual politics side or feminist angle. As a documentary it was just boring to me, cold and clinical.
Photographer Laura Dodsworth takes picture of vaginas and women discuss their sexual experiences in a nutshell. Maybe that's diluting it, but it is what it is. What you end up with is the really interesting, darker stories don't get told until about three quarters of the way through and already most viewers will be bored by then.
I'm not going to discuss the sexual politics side or feminist angle. As a documentary it was just boring to me, cold and clinical.
Men Truly Are Stupid
carpenterscottr19 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Sometimes I am deeply ashamed of being a man. Given many of the reviews here (no doubt by men), and seeing their behaviour on the greater world stage, I am constantly, painfully reminded of just how stupid men truly are.
I hate always being the smartest man in the room, because that isn't any great leap. And I'm not talking about being able to exploit and make money and squander resources. I mean deep thinking. I mean appreciating the pain and suffering of others, beyond the point of how such pain and suffering can be bent to one's advantage.
Anyway, this is a film about women and the issues they face at the hands of the other half of the population. You know. The stupid ones.
I hate always being the smartest man in the room, because that isn't any great leap. And I'm not talking about being able to exploit and make money and squander resources. I mean deep thinking. I mean appreciating the pain and suffering of others, beyond the point of how such pain and suffering can be bent to one's advantage.
Anyway, this is a film about women and the issues they face at the hands of the other half of the population. You know. The stupid ones.
Laughable rubbish
namstonk15 September 2020
Dumb TV from a woman who calls herself an artist, taking photo's of a vagina is not art. If so, Penthouse, Escort, Hustler etc are therefore rampant with artists. Promptly followed by women talking about how people perceive masturbation as shameful, perhaps in the 19th century but this is the 21st, so also incorrect. To sum it up in a nutshell, just feminists showing their pussies, talking about periods and saying naughty words, yawn. Everbody else couldn't give a toss.
Group Therapy Session for the Disturbed
dstilt076 March 2021
This is basically a compilation of talk therapy tales from and for emotionally disturbed by the concept of being female. Being female is not something you need to fear, dread or loathe. Yet I suppose if you like who you are you wouldn't need therapy. Dpn't bother watching, just like yourself.
Finally the culture of being a woman is made into a documentary
rodkb-6275930 July 2019
At the time of this review three others had already reviewed this provocative and inspiring documentary about women. I don't know if the other three reviewers were women, but they gave reviews of a 7, a 6 and a 5. The 5 labeled the film as Dull. I am a man and a lover/supporter of women. I very much appreciated the courage of the producer/director protagonist who deeply touched my soul with these narratives that cut across ages, races and ethnicities. This was a story that has waited all too long to be told. One reviewer labeled it a feminist film. Perhaps in some ways it is, but let's call it as it really is! It is a film about the culture of people who represent over half of the worlds population. It is human drama that is true but rarely discussed. It is there to enlighten and make humanity something much better. Never mind being appalled by the nude pictures and closeups. This film was made to lift you up to a mountain level to cast an eye on OUR humanity (men included!).
Totally needed
slydon137 July 2020
As a woman - the 'secret life of women' needs to be discussed and revealled.
we are 51% of the population but our lives are not discussed and this leads to ignorance.
Most politicians and decision makers are men and they are ignorant about women . Until 51% of politicians and decision makers are women, we need to educate men - physicians and parenters alike.
Women protect men from the various areas of our lives because our lives are difficult and men choose not to know - its time for a reveal and education
we are 51% of the population but our lives are not discussed and this leads to ignorance.
Most politicians and decision makers are men and they are ignorant about women . Until 51% of politicians and decision makers are women, we need to educate men - physicians and parenters alike.
Women protect men from the various areas of our lives because our lives are difficult and men choose not to know - its time for a reveal and education
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