Sexuality in the Modern Age: How these Women are Improving our Understanding of it
In the digital era, we’re lucky enough to have access to an infinite amount of forums, video channels, social media platforms and podcasts to explore research, varying perceptions, theories and tips on sexuality. Below, we’ve profiled three women who are using unique methods to improve our understanding about it all.
Odile Fillod
Odile Fillod is a sociologist who studies science with a specialization in sexuality and gender. Fillod created a printable, full-size 3D model of the clitoris, exhibited at the Fab Lab in the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie in Paris last year. Fillod developed the model after working with the creators of a sex education video series, when she realized that “the clitoris was never presented correctly in school textbooks.”
Why you should pay attention:
The goal of the printable clitoris is to have it distributed around schools in France to improve sex education in the country, “the ability to print a 3D clitoris will help teachers and educators struggling to talk to students about sexuality."
“It’s important that women have a mental image of what is actually happening in their body when they’re stimulated. In understanding the key role of the clitoris, a woman can stop feeling shame, or [that she’s] abnormal if penile-vaginal intercourse doesn’t do the trick for her – given the anatomical data, that is the case for most women.”
http://allodoxia.blog.lemonde.fr/
https://www.facebook.com/OdileFillod
Elle Stanger
Elle Stanger is a feminist writer, sex and dating columnist for Thrillist.com, blogs on Suicidegirls.com as "Casper", co-organizer of "Portland Slutwalk” and podcast host based in Portland, Oregon. Stanger is viciously active in her journalism pursuits and consistently unveiling confusing topics within sexuality and humanity in general. Although her experience could be intimidating, her voice and presence are relatable; followers can take comfort in this.
Why you should pay attention:
Progress and understanding comes through effective communication. Stanger facilitates and provides a safe platform for questions and topics to be broken down into a language that’s easy to digest. Because she’s so active, topics and information stay relevant and up-to-date. She is, without a doubt, our #1 columnist and blogger to follow.
http://www.stripperwriter.com/
Nadiah Mohajir
Nadiah Mohajir is the co-founder and Executive Director for HEART Women & Girls. For the last five years, she has led the organization to provide health education programming to over 5000 Muslim women and girls in the US.
Why you should pay attention:
Mohajir’s organization and involvement within the Muslim community is helping to break cultural barriers while simultaneously raising awareness about sexual and reproductive health, sexual violence and media literacy.
Mohajir states “Islam as a faith is sex-positive—sex is considered to be a sacred act of worship and the right to mutual pleasure is at the forefront—but cultural baggage and patriarchy has perpetuated attitudes of shame, stigma, and silence about sexuality.”
