Female sexuality: overcoming prejudice and stereotypes

There’s nothing mysterious about male sexuality. It’s been talked about, researched and prioritised by science and media for centuries. In contrast, when it comes to female sexuality, there are many unknowns, myths, and clichés desperately in need of debunking.

Why is female sexuality still pushed to the sidelines?

It could be because society views women as more reserved and modest. It could be because women are often shamed for speaking openly about sex and desire.

It could be that society has taught us that sex is “manly”. Whatever the reason, even in 2022, many women feel shame and hide the things that give them satisfaction or make them feel sexy.

Female sexuality has come on leaps and bounds in recent decades. Differing roles and stereotypes ascribed to men and women are less defined and people are freer to embrace masculine or feminine traits, irrespective of gender. These changes have given many women more power over their life - including their sex life, and the ability to live their sexuality free from judgement.

Unfortunately, modern research shows time and again that true gender sexual equality is still far away.

During a series of interviews of women of varying ages, a large number of them reported a ‘drop in libido’. Many of these women also stated that they feel they should have sex with their partner as an act of “peace” or duty to keep their relationship alive. Many declared that they could not reach orgasm or that they discovered orgasms only after years of unsatisfactory sex.

Too many women blame themselves and turn to pills or supplements to remedy unsatisfying sex. However, for the most part, a lack of understanding of female sexuality and anatomy is what leads to inexperienced partners and poor sexual encounters. Both men and women aren’t taught about the nuances of female sexuality and what it really takes to please a woman.

What is an essential part of a healthy and satisfying sex life? Communication!

And good communication between partners can only happen when people receive proper sex education and are not held back by preconceptions, shame, or stigma. Good sex comes from talking about what feels good, what doesn’t feel good, what you want to try, how you like to be touched, and much more.

Our bodies have the ability to experience a profound variety of sexual pleasures. We just need to tap into them!

March is International Women’s Month

This means there’s no better time to express our support for the freedom of women all around the world - sexual and otherwise! We want to shatter prejudice and negative taboos. We want to encourage open and honest conversation. We want to further equality between the sexes and we want you to do it this month, but also every other day of the year.

There have been many milestones in the fight for gender equality in recent years. Now more than ever, women are present in the fields of politics, medicine, economics and science. We are talking more openly than ever about female masturbation, sex toys, porno, sex work, ethical non-monogamy, queer sexualities and more.

Over the years, the Panty.com community has helped people of every gender express parts of their sexuality they had long kept hidden. Our community has been a space where people can express themselves in complete freedom, discover new fetishes, and share new and exciting sensations and experiences.

Sex positivity, desire, curiosity about new things and open-mindedness are positive things we should all work towards, regardless of gender or relationship status.

If you’re looking for sexy inspiration or expert tips, the Panty.com community and blog are the perfect places to head. Happy International Women’s Month! We think this year will be a sexy one.