“A woman should cover up her body to be respected”
“A woman should be a virgin before marriage”
“A woman should know the chores to be useful to her future husband”
These are just some of the things I’ve been told to since I was a child. I didn’t understand why, but I trusted the adults that what they were saying was right. As I grew older, I realized it was all bullshit.
As I stared at my naked body in the mirror, I saw an individual capable of making her own decisions. Putting on my favorite bra and panties, an idea just popped into my head.
These undergarments aren’t just some piece of clothing that cover and support our genitals - they are the strongest symbol of body ownership. It’s t...