Imagine walking into a medieval church and being greeted by a stone carving of a naked woman, her exaggerated vulva boldly displayed. These enigmatic figures, known as Sheela-na-Gigs, are among the most puzzling and provocative examples of yoni art in history. Found across Ireland, Britain, and other parts of Europe,…
Explore the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of the Venus of Willendorf, one of the oldest known representations of the vulva in art. Imagine holding a 30,000-year-old artifact in your hands—a small yet powerful figurine that represents humanity’s deep reverence for the feminine divine. The Venus of Willendorf, one of…
Imagine standing before a 24,000-year-old sculpture of a woman with exaggerated hips and a pronounced vulva. This ancient figurine, the Venus of Willendorf, isn’t just a relic—it’s a testament to humanity’s enduring reverence for the feminine divine. For millennia, cultures worldwide have celebrated the yoni (a Sanskrit term for the vulva)…