Sexual shame. It sounds old-timey, but in reality is something just about all of us have experienced. In fact, many women are carrying around more sexual shame baggage than they may realize. Let’s unpack that baggage a bit and look at the effects shame can have on adult sexual self-esteem. Forms of sexual shame Sexual shame is insidious and […]
Happy Mother’s Day, you sensual mama, you.
Happy Mother’s Day! However many years ago you brought home your first child; the child who made you a mother. Before that moment you had been many things: a woman, a partner, a professional, a daughter. But becoming a mother is probably the most profound identity change you will ever go through. Moms regularly tell […]
Sexuality essay. In our own words: Skin.
In our own words is a sexuality essay written by a mom. This week’s In our own words author is a mom of one. Interested in contributing? Please contact me at sarahjswofford [at] gmail [dot] com. SKIN I’ve made a discovery. It’s so obvious it took me years to figure it out, and now I’m blown away by the […]
Modern love (with kids)
The Sunday New York Times’ Modern Love Column is one I never miss. I may not (usually don’t) get around to reading the rest of the Sunday paper, but Modern Love is the first page I turn to, where every week a different guest writes an essay about some aspect of love. I’ve read stories […]