Reclamation/Celebration of Women’s Sexuality vs. Exploitation

Okay, so someone on twitter posted this video yesterday and it got me thinking. Where exactly is the line between reclaiming and celebrating women’s sexuality as something not be ashamed of and exploiting women’s sexuality? I am a photographer some days, and sometimes I create retro pin up photographs. I feel I’m celebrating women’s sexuality and the general attractiveness of sass, but what if someone else feels my models and I are exploiting their sexuality for attention, positive feedback, their self esteem in general, or whatever other thing? How important is my intent in creating these images in this regard? I don’t know. I’m curious to hear what you have to say.

Photo by: Educated Savage (me)
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Nathara Witch
Nathara has been a practicing psychic, witch, spiritual advisor, and teacher for over two decades. As a third generation intuitive, she had the benefit of learning from the generations before her and holds that privilege close to her heart as the time she had with her mother is dear and precious to her. As an empath, she has always cared deeply for other people- maybe too deeply – and ultimately wants the world to happy and healthy. This is ultimate motivation behind CrowSong Lodge – how to heal the world – and giving folks the same benefit and privilege that she was given.

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