I've been feeling a bit low thinking about how sexually repressed our culture still is- or perhaps the it's just the people I've been surrounded with. All this shame and pressure to suppress what is natural creates so many problems and hinders a lot of women's enjoyment. In so many ways I feel and have experienced how this leads to emotional distress, relationship issues, and ultimately hindering enjoyment for both men and women. Rebellion against sexual repression can be transformative, empowering individuals to embrace their natural desires and foster self-acceptance. It promotes open communication, challenges gender stereotypes, advocates for sexual education, and fosters a culture of consent and respect in relationships! Moreover, being rebellious fights stigmatization and promotes diverse sexual orientations and identities, allows individuals to explore themselves, and ultimately contributes to a more inclusive and accepting society. This rebellion does not endorse reckless behaviour  but rather advocates for responsible, consensual, and respectful sexual exploration and expression, ultimately leading to healthier, more fulfilling lives for individuals and a more liberated society.

In honour of this, here is me channelling my inner James Dean. 

Another light and shadow study- Yulia Penchenko

Bathtime Rituals  - Photo series by Mike Yeya

Candles flicker like stars, casting a golden glow that dances upon the water's surface- filling the room with warmth. The trickling of water, a serene symphony, invites you to fully submerge yourself in this tranquil cocoon. All outside noise fades, and the layers of the day are carried and washed away- a gentle stream of solace.  

Alluring shadows - shot by Kelvin Bernard

Why I don't shave my pussy: Reclaiming my bush to honour the natural feminine essence.

The decision to stop shaving is a conscious personal choice for my own comfort, and because it allows me to reclaim the bush as a symbol of my inherent feminine essence. I feel that there is a beautiful mystery surrounding a woman who embraces this natural state  that holds an inviting quality. From a purely visual standpoint- I like how it covers the vulva in a photograph, and adds a shadow and contrasting texture that compliments the surrounding skin.  

I often reflect on the pressure that myself, and other women have faced to conform to a hairless aesthetic, either by societal ideals, or because it will make them 'more attractive' to their sexual partners and significant others.  However, I have always felt that the previous ideal appears infantile. An insistence on a prepubescent-like appearance seems to diminish the mature and powerful nature of womanhood- at least in my mind. 

And while there are plenty of women who prefer to be hairless- I say good on you! I'll be over here petting my second cat. ;) 

Shot by Kelvin Bernard