Scholars and Rogues claims to speak for a blended voice of the separately labeled generations. In her post Feminism now: the trouble with vaginas, Euphrosyne simply misses the point about Gen Y and Millennial aesthetics in body hair and their genitalia. Here’s the quote:

“Crystal,” 20-year-old labiaplasty patient: “Ever since I had the surgery, I feel young and free and prettier for my boyfriend. Even if it’s something nobody else can see, I feel better. It’s not on my mind all the time anymore.”

Excuse me. Feeling a little dizzy.

Okay, I’m back. Still dizzy, though – and I have no idea how to even begin to examine this issue. Do I start with Crystal’s internalization of unrealistic, male-generated standards of appearance? How about her right to alter her body in any way she chooses, regardless of motivation? What of the doctors who reinforce a woman’s self-loathing for a hefty profit? On the other hand, should these surgeons assume a paternalistic decision-making role for adult and (legally) sane women? Do I dare approach the perennial ball-gagged elephant in the feminist room: pornography?

Euphrosyne seems to think that poor Crystal is a victim of “male-generated standards of appearance” and a greedy crew of plastic surgeons, whose only concern is their “hefty profit.” The truth is that looks matter, everywhere. And if Crystal wants to check out her vagina, she only has to sit in front of a mirror and spread her legs. No yoga needed. A lot of Millennial girls do just that. Some end up pleased, others feel disappointed and a few like Crystal hire a plastic surgeon to address the problem. But the vaginal aesthetic in Crystal’s head was not put there by the plastic surgeon. It was there already when Crystal spread her legs and looked in the mirror, as it is with so many other girls. Ask any girl in MySpace.

Millennial girls rule!