Playwright, performer, and activist Eve Ensler draws on her conversations with women about their vaginas to tackle the shame surrounding female sexuality with honesty, humor, and respect.

Why are female anatomy and sexuality shrouded in mystery and shame? Why does our culture not have the proper vocabulary to express women's sexual experiences?

In this collection of pieces based on her one-woman show, feminist activist Eve Ensler aims to do away with the stigma surrounding the word 'vagina' and shed light on female sexuality within a damaging, misogynistic culture.

Ensler's monologues range from hilarious reflections on intimacy to heartbreaking accounts of abuse, including her own.

The Vagina Monologues, first published in book form in 2001, is a battle cry for emancipation, asking us to speak openly about the issues women face, celebrate vaginas, and put an end to violence against women.