God does not hate sex. Let me repeat that just so there isn't any confusion. God does not hate sex. You may be wondering why I am opening with this line. Well, I'll tell you why. Almost everything I learned from well-meaning Christian adults led me to believe that God hated sex. And not only that,… Continue reading What Churches Get Wrong about Sex
Faith-friendly. Sex-positive. Shame-free.
Traditional May Celebrations Traditionally, the month of May marks the return of springtime in the Northern Hemisphere. The first day of May, also known as May Day, is still celebrated in many parts of the globe. The ancient Celts called May Day “Beltane”—the day halfway between spring and summer as the time of fecundity and… Continue reading The Merry Month of May…sturbation
Waaay back in the 80s, when I was but a teenager in high school, I declared to my mom, "When I grow up, I'm going to be Dr. Ruth [Westheimer]." My mom simply chuckled and offered a humoring "Okay, Hon." But, I meant it. I really wanted to be like Dr. Ruth. Her diminutive build,… Continue reading What Will People Say?
Sex education in America sucks. And, not in a good way. Many women, rather than embracing and celebrating their feminine sexuality, are suffering with feelings of shame and disdain because of distressing religious judgment and crappity-crap cultural conditioning. These women are then expected to enter into long-lasting relationships and marriages and react as authentic sensual beings. Shyuh,… Continue reading Supporting Adult Sex and Pleasure Education
Engaging in intimate fantasies¹ in order to heighten our sexual desires is very common; only, no one wants to admit to it, not even to their closest friends.
Engaging in sexual fantasy to heighten our sexual desires is a good thing. But, I know, there are some readers who would disagree with me for a variety of reasons...
Sexual Shame as a byproduct of humiliation.
Are you ever worried that your most secret thoughts and fantasies aren't normal? Let me tell you a little secret, Girlfriends. Working in an adult toy boutique has taught me more about human sexuality than most of the articles and books I've read over the past thirty-odd years on the subject; and if there's one… Continue reading You’re Not a Freak.
Micki Allen 