The Myth Of The Lesbian Nation Analysis

Jill Johnston’s book, The Myth of the Myth of the Vaginal Orgasm, taken from her book, “Lesbian Nation”, takes the readers on a wilder ride than Anne Koedt’s excerpt, The Myth of the Vaginal Orgasm. In it, she proclaims that “all women are lesbians” and that the only solution to Feminists massive complaint towards the man is to seek lesbianism (505). She explains that a man’s equipment, no matter how diluted, will always be the instrument to conquer. The solution, therefore, is lesbianism. She stated “until all women are lesbians, there will be no true political revolution” (505). To learn about the ‘otherness’ like males is a thrilling experience, but alas an unequal relationship that is continued only at the discretion of the woman. Feminists who sleep with men have already lost their battle for equality in the bedroom. Indeed, what an interesting thought: the only element a woman requires to survive from the man is the sperm. However, other factors that cannot be eliminated from the equation come into play towards a woman’s inclination to men, like their greater ability to protect. It is impossible to feast upon the idea of total lesbianism, and perhaps this was Johnston’s

While the sword can be sheathed by the anatomy of the woman, it ultimately cannot be the aggressor. The vagina is like a fortress- it contains something and merely prevents that something from completing its goal of control. Therefore, any feminists that have penile penetration with a man has already abandoned her cause for equality between the sexes in the bedroom. However, assuming the male heterosexual cares about his partner, there are benefits gained from the abdication of a woman’s influence: greater protection and security. Most women are unfortunately physically weaker than their male counterparts, and while some could provide some form of guard, they would not be as successful as a male with the same