Empowerment and Embrace: Black Women's Sexuality Insights

Continuing the Conversation on Black Women's Sexuality

A selection of Black sex therapists and educators offer their wisdom to encourage Black women to understand, accept, and find pride in their sexuality. These thought leaders provide inspiring quotes on the importance of overcoming shame, recognizing personal worth, and claiming pleasure as a necessary aspect of life.

Empowering Quotes from Black Sexuality Experts

"As women of color, we must embrace our bodies and our sexuality, healing from shame and moving towards self-acceptance." - Jessica Ross

"Black women do not need to prove their worth; it is inherent in their existence." - Shayla D. Tumbling

"It is vital for Black women to reclaim and express their innate sexuality, which is key to their survival." - Dr. Robyn Charlery White

"Finding pleasure amidst a world that denies Black women's humanity is a revolutionary act." - De-Andrea Blaylock-Johnson

"Black women, as creators and goddesses, should honor pleasure as a necessity, not a luxury." - Bridgetta Giles

"A Black woman's sexuality is a blend of love, desire, power, and the divine." - Samantha Carwyn

"Celebrating Black sexuality involves embracing our bodies and desires without being swayed by external opinions." - Erin Tillman

"A decolonized sexuality celebrates the pursuit of pleasure for all genders, without shame or judgment." - Salem Afangideh

"The Erotic ensures that we are present in every experience." - K Chase