Name: Happiness in body and soul
Uploaded: 2006-09-06T00:11:00Z
Duration: 20 min 12 s
Description: Eve Ensler, creator of "The Vagina Monologues," shares how a discussion about menopause with her friends led to talking about all sorts of sexual acts onstage, waging a global campaign to end violence toward women and finding her own happiness.

Eve Ensler, creator of "The Vagina Monologues," shares how a discussion about menopause with her friends led to talking about all sorts of sexual acts onstage, waging a global campaign to end violence toward women and finding her own happiness.

Happiness in body and soul

Breaking the silence around women's bodies has fueled a worldwide movement against gender-based violence. One in three women faces abuse or rape in her lifetime, a fact often hidden behind cultural taboos. By sharing deeply personal stories, women found both individual and collective strength. Taking action, listening, and telling the truth become the foundation for genuine happiness and social change.

Radical Honesty About Our Bodies Sparks Global Healing

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TED Stage Talk

Eve Ensler: Happiness in body and soul