Culture
Wellness
A series of essential truths about women's bodies, sexuality, and rights — from period poverty to the power of pleasure — that challenge stigma and celebrate knowledge.
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Trigger Warning: The following series includes mentions of sexual assault, which may be distressing for some readers.
Welcome to Sex Education — a visual series by Berlin-based illustrator Frankie Price (@unusual.commodity) that lays out the vital facts about women’s bodies, sexuality, and rights. From pleasure and pregnancy to period poverty and protection, this is the empowering, stigma-free education we all deserve.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection, most people at some point in their life will acquire it. There are 100 types of HPV, 13 of which cause cervical cancer. (WHO)
The clitoris contains 8000 nerve endings, that’s twice as many nerve endings as the penis. (health)
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have been cut in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where FGM is concentrated. (WHO)
More people are acknowledging that sex has an important role toward our sense of well-being as well as quality of life. It can relieve stress, boost self esteem, help with sleep and increase intimacy. (Dr. Martha lee)
Women can have multiple different types of orgasms, these can be achieved from: clitorial stimulation, vaginal stimulation, body part stimulation, orgasm outside of sex, orgasm during sleep and exercise induced orgasm.(Sexual medicine)
1.2 billion woman globally have a lack of access to basic feminine hygiene products due to poverty. (helping woman period)
Many women feel more aroused during their period, which is partially due to the rise of estrogen and testosterone. In addition, your flow acts as a lubricant and sex can help decrease menstrual cramping and PMS. (Health)
In the last decade porn has deterred away from male focus and control, all thanks to female feminist porn directors taking over the industry. Porn for women by women. ( Erika lust)
Sex during pregnancy is normal for most women, unless there are pregnancy issues or it’s advised otherwise. Many women have engorgement of the genitals which can increase pleasure, or have a higher sex drive during pregnancy, while others may have little interest, both of which are normal. (mayo clinic)
Decriminalizing sex work for women will decrease HIV infection and greatly decrease sexual violence for female sex workers. Unfortunately, for legal sex work, there is still a severe lack of legislation and policies protecting sex workers. (WHO)
Nine out of ten sexual assaults are perpetrated against women, and one in six women will be assaulted in their lifetime. (NSVRC)
The vagina keeps itself clean by using discharge or fluid, secreted by glands in the vagina and cervix to help carry away bacteria and dead cells. (WebMD)
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