But we also talked about what it takes to feel sexy and sexually empowered. For too many of us, sex is something that has been complicated and a source of shame or disappointment. Whether it was growing up and hearing that nice girls don’t want sex or dealing with inconsiderate partners or body shame, sometimes we face roadblocks to feeling like we own our sexuality. Our feelings about sex can evolve though, so read on for the sweet, sexy, and sometimes surprising moments when these 13 women (who asked that I use their initials only) felt their most sexually empowered. I love you, #7! Image via conrado/Shutterstock Once I got into my 20s, I started embracing a new look. I got tattoos and pierced and chopped off my hair. Now I think I look amazing and am so much more comfortable in my own skin. Now I choose when/where/who I want to sleep with, not the other way around." — N.P. More from The Stir: Quiz: Which ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Character Are You? I felt very Samantha à la Sex and the City. It felt like a badass mic drop." — L.D. More from The Stir: 10 Science-Proven Facts About Married Sex After months of staring at it in my dresser drawer, I finally tried it one night. WOW. I did not know what I was missing. And now I’m getting off regularly and shaking off my ‘good girl’ shame." — P.O. So 20 is a rough estimate! And yes, we both thought it was crazy. Years later he still jokes about how that night set him up for a lifetime of failure! It’s impossible to reach that again! I joke it’s the reason I married him! There was just too much excitement that first night it can’t be recreated! But I’m soooo thankful it occurred!" — A.S.
title: “13 Women Share Their Most Empowering Sexual Experiences Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-05” author: “Evelyn Cunningham”
But we also talked about what it takes to feel sexy and sexually empowered. For too many of us, sex is something that has been complicated and a source of shame or disappointment. Whether it was growing up and hearing that nice girls don’t want sex or dealing with inconsiderate partners or body shame, sometimes we face roadblocks to feeling like we own our sexuality. Our feelings about sex can evolve though, so read on for the sweet, sexy, and sometimes surprising moments when these 13 women (who asked that I use their initials only) felt their most sexually empowered. I love you, #7! Image via conrado/Shutterstock Once I got into my 20s, I started embracing a new look. I got tattoos and pierced and chopped off my hair. Now I think I look amazing and am so much more comfortable in my own skin. Now I choose when/where/who I want to sleep with, not the other way around.” — N.P. More from The Stir: Quiz: Which ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Character Are You? I felt very Samantha à la Sex and the City. It felt like a badass mic drop." — L.D. More from The Stir: 10 Science-Proven Facts About Married Sex After months of staring at it in my dresser drawer, I finally tried it one night. WOW. I did not know what I was missing. And now I’m getting off regularly and shaking off my ‘good girl’ shame." — P.O. So 20 is a rough estimate! And yes, we both thought it was crazy. Years later he still jokes about how that night set him up for a lifetime of failure! It’s impossible to reach that again! I joke it’s the reason I married him! There was just too much excitement that first night it can’t be recreated! But I’m soooo thankful it occurred!" — A.S.
title: “13 Women Share Their Most Empowering Sexual Experiences Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-30” author: “Henry Eckart”
But we also talked about what it takes to feel sexy and sexually empowered. For too many of us, sex is something that has been complicated and a source of shame or disappointment. Whether it was growing up and hearing that nice girls don’t want sex or dealing with inconsiderate partners or body shame, sometimes we face roadblocks to feeling like we own our sexuality. Our feelings about sex can evolve though, so read on for the sweet, sexy, and sometimes surprising moments when these 13 women (who asked that I use their initials only) felt their most sexually empowered. I love you, #7! Image via conrado/Shutterstock Once I got into my 20s, I started embracing a new look. I got tattoos and pierced and chopped off my hair. Now I think I look amazing and am so much more comfortable in my own skin. Now I choose when/where/who I want to sleep with, not the other way around.” — N.P. More from The Stir: Quiz: Which ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Character Are You? I felt very Samantha à la Sex and the City. It felt like a badass mic drop." — L.D. More from The Stir: 10 Science-Proven Facts About Married Sex After months of staring at it in my dresser drawer, I finally tried it one night. WOW. I did not know what I was missing. And now I’m getting off regularly and shaking off my ‘good girl’ shame." — P.O. So 20 is a rough estimate! And yes, we both thought it was crazy. Years later he still jokes about how that night set him up for a lifetime of failure! It’s impossible to reach that again! I joke it’s the reason I married him! There was just too much excitement that first night it can’t be recreated! But I’m soooo thankful it occurred!" — A.S.
title: “13 Women Share Their Most Empowering Sexual Experiences Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Renee Nakagawa”
But we also talked about what it takes to feel sexy and sexually empowered. For too many of us, sex is something that has been complicated and a source of shame or disappointment. Whether it was growing up and hearing that nice girls don’t want sex or dealing with inconsiderate partners or body shame, sometimes we face roadblocks to feeling like we own our sexuality. Our feelings about sex can evolve though, so read on for the sweet, sexy, and sometimes surprising moments when these 13 women (who asked that I use their initials only) felt their most sexually empowered. I love you, #7! Image via conrado/Shutterstock Once I got into my 20s, I started embracing a new look. I got tattoos and pierced and chopped off my hair. Now I think I look amazing and am so much more comfortable in my own skin. Now I choose when/where/who I want to sleep with, not the other way around.” — N.P. More from The Stir: Quiz: Which ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Character Are You? I felt very Samantha à la Sex and the City. It felt like a badass mic drop." — L.D. More from The Stir: 10 Science-Proven Facts About Married Sex After months of staring at it in my dresser drawer, I finally tried it one night. WOW. I did not know what I was missing. And now I’m getting off regularly and shaking off my ‘good girl’ shame." — P.O. So 20 is a rough estimate! And yes, we both thought it was crazy. Years later he still jokes about how that night set him up for a lifetime of failure! It’s impossible to reach that again! I joke it’s the reason I married him! There was just too much excitement that first night it can’t be recreated! But I’m soooo thankful it occurred!" — A.S.
