Setting Boundaries for Discussions on Sexting and Sexuality
I am creating upcoming content around sexting because I feel that the dialogue is desired and needed. Before engaging in those discussions, I want to set the precedent for engagement and a reminder of my personal and professional boundaries.
No matter how much sexuality professionals talk about sex, sex toys, sexual dysfunctions, taboos, turn-ons, kinks, etc., we’re never required to share OUR sex lives with you. Additionally, our content and educational tools can be reflective of our experiences, but that isn’t always the case and shouldn’t be the general assumption (unless otherwise specified).
Emailing and/or messaging me about my sex life, desires, and partners is a quick way to get blocked. This happens to me at least once per week, sometimes more. There seems to be a fine line (perhaps because sexuality is so stigmatized) in being open to discuss shame/taboos around sex versus actually wanting to engage with someone sexually on a personal level.
My colleague, @honmychest and I always discuss how Instagram is the most under-utilized, under-discussed dating application, specifically for folks with herpes. There is no doubt that seeing someone talk about stigmatized topics (or even sexuality more generally) can bring a beam of hope back into dating and sex. Perhaps there is even a spark of excitement, or suspicions about how someone landed in this profession.
I am intentional with the content that I post and share here. I do my best to provide fact-based research and inclusive educational content while being present in my ethics, beliefs/thoughts, philosophies, and overall persona.
Part of that balance includes knowing what to maintain for self. My dating and sex life is part of that, as is the confidentiality of and respect for my partners.
I want to be clear that SexELDucation is an educational resource, not a personal diary or access to my life outside of the Internet. Thank you in advance for respecting my boundaries.
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