Kiss Me

Chicago, IL - February 2023

 

One woman walking by said, “Is that what I think it is?”

“What do you think it is?” we asked.

“The clitoris. It’s a shame more people don’t know what it looks like. Even my husband, a doctor, didn’t know.”

Later, a 73 year old woman sat down overlooking the lake and our drawing action on her daily walk on a rare sunny day in a very gray Chicago winter.

The wind blew a piece of white chalk her way, and she popped up to grab it, “Here is a piece of your chalk!”

We walked over to retrieve it from her, “Do you want to join us?”

“Can I?!” she exclaimed.

“Absolutely!” We helped her down from the ledge and admired her floral rain boots.

We handed her some pink and purple chalk. While she helped us fill in the outline, we spoke more about her pet ferrets, Clitorosity and what we were drawing today.

“Oh is that what this is?” She asked as she took a step back to get a wider view. “I have never seen the full structure before.” She was thrilled to learn more about the anatomy and we spoke more about exploring pleasure.

She was so thorough in making sure all the spots were filled in, “I haven’t played with chalk since I was a kid. I have been looking for more creative outlets. This whole time drawing and talking with you all, my body has been tingling!”

We finished up, took photos together and started to say our goodbyes as the sun was setting.

Before we walked away she said, “This has been so.. what’s the word?.. serendipitous, a synchronicity!”

It absolutely was.