Felix1956 says... all your photo sets are STUNNING!!! thanks for sahring your sexiness and beauty Philomena!!! 9:15AM May 12th 2013

ines says... hey philomena. This is a stunning folio. You look like you're having such a great time and the images are so beautiful, as are you. I love your artist statement. I like the idea of challenging our gaze and I agree that it's both men & women's gazes that need to be challenged - equally I believe. I reckon the power is with each of us as women as you have shown here with your images and words. By totally not buying into any of the bullshit ideas about body image but fully enjoying all of our natural beauty that we ALL have, we are each making a huge difference. xx 12:43AM Apr 30th 2009

mamadell says... Gorgeous!! U have some similar shots to some that I did...we should team up -). Personally I couldn't be bothered challenging the male gaze, but I adore this site and all its contributors. I think you are wonderful 6:55AM Apr 22nd 2009

bobby_h says... You are such a spunk, this folio is ace and so are your ideas and your blog and you. 8:10PM Apr 4th 2009

sunbather says... Philomena, You are stunningly beautiful! 137 is my favorite photo--it's such a wonderful display of your gorgeous body. Now about men's attitudes towards women's bodies---men's attitudes suck. I can't believe how many men can be so immature when it comes to attitudes about women's bodies. Although one place where men have to deal with insecurities about their bodies---is on a nude beach. Men are only insecure about one part of their body, and it's on full display on a nude beach. Therefore, how many naked men on a nude beach will criticize a woman's body--when they are naked and vulnerable too? Absolutely none. A nude beach can really bring men down to earth body concept wise--and is one of the few places where men and women are truly equal. We have two nude beaches in cloudy Oregon. Come on out and enjoy the sun this summer. 5:09PM Apr 4th 2009

GirlsGirlsGirls says... Philomena, your folio was a feast for my eyes, your smile, sensuous eyes and challenging discussions a turn on for both the mind and body. Your playful attitude and obvious enjoyment of the moment is captured so well in your photos 51-57. I have to say 77 is one of the most erotic photos I've seen. Hope to see you again soon. 12:53AM Apr 3rd 2009

elpollo says... Absolutely nothing more beautiful than a real body. Post often, please! 8:29PM Apr 2nd 2009

user101 says... Seems a bit poorly considered to me to advocate replacing one form of distasteful control (real or imagined) with one that's found acceptable. "I don't like what you want me to be, so I now tell you what you should be." Becoming the very thing you dislike is a too-common and sad folly of humanity, unfortunately. Nice pics though! 11:56PM Apr 1st 2009

illenya says... great outlook, morals, honestly photos mirror diverse shots and LOTS OF LOVE YOUR WAY FOR WHOM YOU ARE! 8:00PM Apr 1st 2009

philomena says... Wow! I, of course, appreciate all the compliments about my visual sex appeal -- very much so. But even more so, I am loving the thoughtful discussion and reaction to my artist statement and blog. ISM attracts some very talented writers to its membership, and they are putting their skills on full display in my folio's comments! 7:29PM Apr 1st 2009

DameSarah says... hi philomena! i'm also a contributor and like hyperballad, i've been reading your blog since i saw it go up on ISM. i admire and identify with you in so many ways. your perspective on feminism and radical porn/sexuality is amazingly refreshing, as the lack of interaction and understanding between these areas has been a source of frustration and disillusionment for me for quite some time. also, your mind and your body are incredibly sexy, and i have a big crush on you. thanks so much for your contribution here and on your blog, and for reminding me that there are others out there who have the same ideals and goals that i do. you rock!!! 4:41PM Apr 1st 2009

ElZorrero says... Intriguing shoot, interesting comments in your bio. You are beautiful, and ooze sensuality. And I very much appreciate your courage and ability to work through all of the bull shit of men obsessed with media driven artificial beauty. Beauty is confidence, vulnerability, experience, intelligence and having used ones body to live life to it's fullest, regardless of size shape color and texture. Yes there are shallow men that don't get it. And unfortunately it isn't limited to men, many women also have limited and narrow notions of what's sexy and beautiful in men's and women's bodies too. We're still evolving as a species (maybe sometime devolving?), but there are many of us out here that worship the human body in it's many forms. 4:10PM Apr 1st 2009

coastie52 says... I read your blog and I am amazed by your mind set. You are right, men do not appreciate the female form or in fact respect it as they should. I on the other hand have always adored women and often wish I was born a one. They are always so caring. Of course if I were born a woman I would have to be Lez cause Im not into men, we can be jerks. By the way I think your body is awesome Right on Fem power. 11:15AM Apr 1st 2009

coastie52 says... Very beautiful ladie, great job. 11:04AM Apr 1st 2009

sequoia says... I love your artist statement! We should hang out! 9:17AM Apr 1st 2009

ben010 says... you are so sweet! 6:59AM Apr 1st 2009

juvenon says... Absolutely glorious, I second the comments about your beauty, sexiness, and inspiration. Write the names down of all those lovers who offended you, burn the paper and bury the ashes and see if that helps to rid you of those ghosts. 6:49AM Apr 1st 2009

carlH says... I'm going to make the assumption, from various aspects of your folio and bio, that you won't mind some explicit appreciation. You're astonishingly beautiful and I find your body very thrilling, and I would love to see you prior to the 70lb weight loss. You remind me of my partner, who is one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen yet still thinks people notice cellulite, acne scars, and put a theodolite across her tummy to see if it's flat. Meh, most beauty is between the ears but you're both gorgeous anyway. But what I'd really like to ask you is, did you have an orgasm making this folio? It would seem so, and who could blame you?? PLEASE do another folio. Now I don't want to point out the obvious, but you have an incredibly beautiful vagina, did your lovers ever tell you THAT? Awesome work, I love every bit of it and this is so much more arousing than porn, I can't put it in words :) 3:11AM Apr 1st 2009

Rotski says... You are absolutely exeptionally gorgeous. A really inspiring folio, and a real human body in all its beauty. 1:39AM Apr 1st 2009

_gethsemane_ says... I've been reading your blog since it went up on the main page of ISM. You're one hella cool, tenacious, strong, honest and rather beautiful woman. You inspire me. This folio is awesome, you're awesome and I genuinely hope to see more of you on the site. (I'm hyperballad on here) xoxo 12:25AM Apr 1st 2009

ngaio says... Also I just read your statement... what an awesome mission you have and one I totally support. Thanks for being awesome! 12:10AM Apr 1st 2009

ngaio says... Love those mirror shots! Great folio! 12:05AM Apr 1st 2009