Episode 6 - Destigmatizing Sexual Health with Eve Hall
By Jessica Garrison
Episode trigger warning: sexual abuse
The conversations during this episode are something that I am very passionate about, and our guest, Eve Hall, shares that same passion for sexual health, especially for women. She believes in the power of pleasure, and believe it or not, we are meant to experience pleasure. After listening to Eve, trust me, you will have a renewed sense of pride and courage to feel confident in your body.
Eve supports women in living unapologetically, and she is doing so by destigmatizing sexual health. As women, we are not supposed to have sex, at least according to society. If you have no sex life, you’re a prude, but if you are having sex, then you’re a whore. It’s a delicate balance to find in the climate we’re currently living in. Women are their own people and their bodies are more than just a reproduction center. We are here to share that there is nothing wrong with just wanting to experience pleasure. In fact, your clitoris is there solely to give you pleasure! There is no other reason for it, so take that as your sign to feel liberated rather than ashamed of feeling good.
During this talking point, Eve also brings up how we need to stop sexualizing children, and I couldn’t agree more. It blows my mind how we shame women for having sex, yet we are constantly sexualizing women, even young girls. For example, when a girl is developing breasts, it’s made to be a big deal. Suddenly she needs a bra because otherwise it’s inappropriate. But why? Breasts are completely natural, and I don’t know when it became socially acceptable to tell someone they should put on a bra. Next time you think or want to say something along these lines, check yourself. Why are we so focused on a child’s body? It’s putting in their mind at a young age that they need to cover themselves up, and it perpetuates this idea of women being responsible for other people’s behaviors. If it’s distracting, look inward and figure out why you’re so bothered by what someone else is wearing. Better yet, we can begin teaching children at a young age that they should keep their hands or hurtful comments to themselves. I feel like this has been an ongoing conversation for many years, but the more we discuss it, the more awareness we are bringing to the topic and the more change that will come from it.
I love to see women who are passionate about destigmatizing sexual health, because it’s also important for women to know all the dirty details of their bodies. Then they can know what’s normal and what isn’t. Eve is making a difference in the world by changing the way society speaks about women, sex, and sexual health. Eve likes to say that instead of “big dick energy,” she has “big clit energy.” Take that power and hold it within yourself forever because, as women, we are a force to be reckoned with.
Ways to Engage: Are there areas of your sexuality that you need to revisit? Areas that have been ignored or you have preconceived notions on? Has something shamed you into changing your opinion of your body or sexuality? Allow yourself to feel free in every aspect of your body.