FAQ

What is a blog carnival?  Other than awesomesauce, you mean?  Basically, a blog carnival is a collection of posts (or links to posts) that all address a similar topic or theme. So, in this case, it’s this website, your hub for posts by virgins/ feminists on virginity and feminism.

When is this blog carnival?  Now!  Originally it was going to end April 1st.  But who quits when things are fascinating? For the moment, we’ve extended the deadline indefinitely.

I’m not a virgin/ I’m not sure I’m a virgin. Can I still participate?  Ok, so, technically speaking, the Virgin!Roar is all about amplifying the voiced experiencees of those who identify–(or are identified by others)–as virgins and feminists. It’s less geared toward the musings of non-virgins on virginity, since those stories are often available elsewhere.  That said, the carnival (and those of us behind it) aren’t all that interested in policing the virginity of participants.  (That’s pretty much being covered by society at large, you know?) And since virginity is a difficult — arguably impossible — concept to define,  we’re keeping it simple:  If you identify as (or might be identified by someone else as) a virgin/feminist, or if you have a compelling reason to be examining the intersections of these two identities, we welcome your contributions.  Just do us a favor and don’t speak on behalf of people you aren’t.

I’m not a feminist. Can I participate?  Again, this is a carnival that’s interested in feminist/virgin identity.  It’s not a place for abstinence-only propaganda, religious proselytizing, slut-shaming, or any other antithetical agenda.  But — like the virgin label, and like most labels — the “feminist” label is complicated.  Thus, posts from self-declared non-feminists will be accepted, provided they aren’t blatantly anti-woman, pro-patriarchy, etc.

What kind of content is acceptable?   Anything related to your experience as a virgin/feminist. In terms of form, it’s about as open as you want to make it.  Write a personal essay or a social polemic.  Post a video or share a song.  Offer whatever you feel compelled to share on the topic.  And if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by the broadness of it, check out our list of proposed (but not exhaustive) topics to see if one of them sparks your imagination.

Can I submit more than one post?  Of course!

 How can I participate?

• If you have a blog, feel free to shoot us an e-mail letting us know its url, and we’ll add you to our participant blogroll.  Then, some time between now and April 1st, post an entry and link back to the Virgin!Roar.  We’ll link or–(if you prefer)–reprint your post.  It’s that simple.
• If you do not have a blog, shoot the V!Roar an e-mail with your post and the name under which you’d like to be credited. We’ll reprint the post here within 1 week.
• If you wish to contribute anonymously, e-mail your post to the V!Roar, and we’ll post it using the pseudonym of your choice.  Note: To avoid the potentially uncool complications of the virginity fetish, we strongly suggest any participants under the age of 18  submit anonymously, (regardless of post content).  We firmly believe you have awesome things to say. We’d simply prefer you not end up saying them to Internet Creeper #4012.

Is there a way I can support the Virgin!Roar without contributing?  Actually, there are several.  Learn about them here.

I don’t see my question here!  No worries.  Ask us via e-mail, Facebook, or Twitter.

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