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Gwyneth Paltrow Defends Goop's Provocative Vagina Candle as Feminist Statement

At the Mindvalley Manifesting Summit, Paltrow called the discontinued candle a 'punk rock' affirmation of women's sexuality and agency.

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Overview

  • Paltrow described the candle's creation as a joke with perfumer Douglas Little that evolved into a viral product.
  • The $75 'This Smells Like My Vagina' candle was scented with geranium, bergamot, cedar, Damask rose, and ambrette seed.
  • Discontinued since its initial launch, the candle now sells for approximately $400 on the resale market.
  • Goop expanded its product line with follow-up scents like 'This Smells Like My Orgasm' and 'This Smells Like My Prenup.'
  • In 2022, Goop released the 'Hands Off My Vagina' candle to support reproductive rights, donating proceeds to the ACLU.