Susie Sexpert Interviews Camille Paglia

Sexual RealitySusie Bright, known by many of her adoring fans as "Susie Sexpert", which is maybe the coolest nickname EVER to be bestowed upon anyone, recorded her interview with Camille Paglia, noted Women's Studies academic, in Susie's book, "Sexual Reality".

To say that Camille Paglia is outspoken is like saying that Shaq is a slightly large man. Camille Paglia's views seem to be meant to incite anger and rile up the lesbian masses. As Susie Bright calls it in her chapter on Camille, Camille Paglia is harshest on other lesbians and men, but has a slight reverence for straight women mainly because they can put up with a man's "virility". 

On the subject of men, Camille says she doesn't enjoy doing all the "nursing or caretaking" that men require. Camille instead says, "What I want from men is good sex- virility." 

What else does Camille think of men? "Men aren't capable of being intimate. Ultimately, they are blocked from their own emotions."  Surprisingly, Camille doesn't have a problem with a man's lack of intimacy and claims that there is currently an over-abundance of intimacy in relationships, particularly lesbian relationships. Much of her praise for men, however, sounds mostly derogatory in much the same way that women claim to feel objectified by men.

"The thing about men that is so refreshing is that you just sort of pat them on the head and they go off and conquer the North Pole. Basically, they are slightly absurd....." Camille's diatribe continues on for another paragraph or so. I am thinking that she does not agree with my colleague who recently wrote about the new "real man". I am not seeing much difference between her opinions on men and other women's opinions of sex toys or pets.

Not surprisingly, Camille is also not so quiet  about her feelings for the lesbian community. The way she describes it to Susie makes it sound like some "good old girl's club" that necessitates mutual softball teams, etc. Clearly, Camille is of the opinion that she belongs in "A League of Her Own". 

Susie Bright, however, is no slouch interviewer and takes Camille to task for her assertions about the lesbian community, men, and the fact the Camille Paglia believes that she is standing all alone on an island somewhere with her forceful opinions.

The book, "Sexual Reality" is an interesting read for anyone with an open-mind, regardless of their gender or sexuality. If, at any point, while reading the chapter on Camille Paglia, you feel your blood boiling, just remember that this is exactly what she wants you to feel.