Slutsunite.org.
Now what is the first thing you think of when you hear this?
Does something positive or negative come to mind?
The term “slut” is most often (if I am not mistaken) used in a negative way. At least that is what it is usually “meant for.” We all know what “slut” means. We’ve heard it in hundreds of movies and television shows, songs, parties, bruinwalk, a mean person, read it in countless books and blogs, maybe even used the word once or twice to describe someone. If however you have innocent ears and have never heard of such a thing in your life, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary “slut” is “1. A promiscuous woman 2. A loose woman 3. A saucy girl.” Synonyms include: wench, harlot, strumpet, trollop, floozy, doxy, etc. (You get the idea).
Regardless of where or how you may have heard the word used or if you have even used it yourself, slutsunite.org has emerged from the number of birth control discussions, mainly Rush Limbaugh’s use of the word to describe Georgetown Law student Sandra Fluke. Slutsunite.org is actually the doing of Sir Richard. Yes, the condom makers. The purpose of the website is to promote a “sex positive movement that brings people together who believe in tolerance, acceptance and personal freedom.” The site states it is their goal to “take what was intended to be a hateful, derogatory word [i.e. Slut] and change it into something positive through the power of the collective.” The Sluts Unite Oath is as follows:
“ I believe that sex represents more than just the creation of children.
I believe it is an enjoyable, healthy and a profound part of the human experience.
I also believe that the responsible use of birth control is an essential component of a mature, civilized society.
And if these beliefs make me a slut in some people’s eyes, then so be it.
I will stand united with my fellow sluts, now and always.”
The site also includes a number of social avatars to choose from to promote the oath on various social media websites.
So will you take the oath?
The Website: http://slutsunite.org/
*Random fun fact according to Sir Richard’s website they say their condoms are actually “vegan-certified.” I’m not promoting them or anything but while I was researching for the article I read this and learned something new. Just thought I’d share the newfound knowledge with the Her Campus world.