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Book of penis doodles aims to reverse the male gaze

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Penis doodle from Alex Millard

Photo credit: Alex Millard for SheKnows

So, this is just a hilarious look at how absurd this organ looks, right? Yes, but it's so much more than that.

Penis Pic 1

Photo credit: Alex Millard/Kickstarter

"So often, penises are portrayed as something of power, as always erect, as the basis of some of our most famous architecture," Millard told SheKnows. "To many of us, a penis represents something very different. In conversations so far, I've found that for some, it has been a weapon, for some, it is something they wish they could unsee."

Her vision is to take the power out of the penis by having women — including those who identify as genderqueer, non-gender-binary and trans — draw their own interpretations of it.

"I'd like non-men to be able to present our views and thoughts of the penis, and from every single person who has drawn a penis, I have heard, 'wow, that was really freeing!'" she added.

Penis pic Kickstarter

Photo credit: Alex Millard/Kickstarter

And no guys allowed.

"I have actually had many men ask to be involved in the project because they recognize how important it is," she continues. "I've had two men offer to ghost draw penises, which I have politely declined. After a recent article, I received a very polite email from a man offering to be a model for our cause. Of course this is ironic because the whole point of the project is that we don't need a model, penises are everywhere!"

She also gets comments from men who talk about how this objectifies men. Not so fun when the tables are turned, huh guys?

"These same men talked about how this is the only way I would get to see a penis, how undesirable I was and how women who are catcalled should take it as a compliment, which of course is incredibly objectifying," Millard added.

Penis pic 3

Photo credit: Alex Millard/Kickstarter

Overall, most people seem to be supportive of the idea — and people from all over the world are sending her their doodles to be included in the upcoming book.

"My mother has even submitted a penis!" she said.

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