This is what it's all about
Many have asked, now the campaign starts: PUSSY PAIRS by Gloria Dimmel is officially getting a third, new edition. We can’t wait, because in addition to some improvements of the design, there is also a card set with 18 NEW pictures.
What, never heard of it? PUSSY PAIRS is an amusing memory game that draws attention to the taboo subject of vulvas. The object is to find pairs among 36 cards showing plaster casts of different vulvas.
The approach is playful, the message is serious. Discover as many vulva pairs as possible and at the same time get rid of shame, prejudice and fear of contact. PUSSY PAIRS requires not only memory, but also brain. Because the erasure and defamation of vulvas are deeply embedded in people’s minds and an expression of the systematic discrimination of women, trans*, non-binary, inter and agender people in the patriarchy.
With the project PUSSY PAIRS, I, Gloria Dimmel, aim to make the topic «vulva» visible and normalize it. Together with ACHSE Verlag, we contribute to dissolving prevailing myths and taboos and to stimulating dialogues. Where are the origins of any aesthetic doubts and paralyzing shame? How should this genital, which tends to be underrepresented, be handled socially? Silencing is not the solution because it also keeps those affected in a larger context from pointing out injustice, reporting assaults, and demanding the respectful, sexually fulfilling, or even medical treatment they deserve. Away from heteronomy and objectification by the patriarchal gaze, towards normalization of this body part and its functions and towards bodily autonomy! For more vulva awareness!
PUSSY PAIRS is not only a very entertaining icebreaker for everybody, but also perfectly suited as illustrative material for sexual education purposes. The party game stimulates rethinking or reflection.
About me
I am an artist from Vienna and since 2017 I have been running a project to visualize the vulva through plaster replicas, in which over 700 people have participated. The collection of plaster genitalia on which PUSSY PAIRS aka MUMURY is based has been presented in numerous exhibitions in Austria. While I continue to offer collaborative small group workshops for interested people, I have also designed a DIY vulva casting kit that provides a low-threshold, international approach to this act of self-empowerment and bodily discovery. Again and again I am moved by receiving mails from people telling me their story after they got their hands on PUSSY PAIRS. The fact that there is also criticism from political sides shows me how important my work is. I would like to continue this movement until we can talk about the vulva in a reflected way.
This is what I need backing for
PUSSY PAIRS was successfully crowdfunded for the first time in 2019 and has already been sold in two successful short runs. However, due to the rising costs of paper and printing, I can’t avoid a pre-sale by crowdfunding again.
What’s in it for you? We listened to your feedback and the planned new edition will include new vulva depictions and represent even more diversity. We are also making small adjustments to the design to make it distinguishable from the first two editions. If you pre-order PUSSY PAIRS through our crowdfunding, you will definitely get a bargain and be one of the first recipients as soon as the production is finished. Especially for resellers the discounted purchase price pays off. We have also provided some Vulva goodies as additional crowdfunding rewards. And you are supporting an important project anyway. <3
At least 15 000 EUR are needed for printing, the rest of the money will go to a larger print run if possible, shipping and distribution by ACHSE Verlag in Vienna, advertising measures and minimal adjustments to the design.
You are a reseller and want to support our project, but can’t find a purchase quantity that suits you? Just write us an e-mail to office@achseverlag.com and we will find an individual solution!
