Your definition of "Sexually Liberated"

[Southlooper]

My friend, who is a high school teacher, teaches a class she calls "Know Thy Self". Among the discussions in the class is, of course, sex. She is revamping the class for next year and is looking for input to this question:

What is your definition of "Sexually Liberated" (not Sexual Liberated...I need an editor)?

[Ribbit]

To me, being sexually liberated means knowing and being comfortable with my own body. I know what feels good to me, and I know my boundaries...what I'm willing to try, as well as what I'm not. I think being liberated means you don't have a fear of communicating what you want and need with your partner, and you know how to listen and read what they want and like, too. It's all about freedom to be yourself and enjoy all that brings.

I feel like I should add that I don't think being sexually liberated means you will sleep around or try anything sexually with no reservations...the freedom to say "no" or "I'm not comfortable with that" or "I want to wait" is just as empowering as the freedom to say "Yesss!!" :D

[R_mageddon]

I agree.

I beleive that being 'liberated' means being able to communicate your needs and set boundaries based on those needs. Sometimes that can lead to something wild but it also means being able to say no when it's not right for you. It's about taking charge of your own sexuality.

[shoegal]

Ribbit, that is a great breakdown of what I think being sexually liberated means! Especially the not sleeping around part. As I have gotten older I have found that for me I am comfortable telling a guy upfront that I am not interested in hopping in the sack with him and if the guy loses interest I am okay with that.

I have also learned that being more aware of my body and what makes me feel good has helped me express my wants and desires to a guy. I think it is all about communicating and I am thankful I have finally figured that out.

[Southlooper]

Thanks for sharing. Can she use your quotes in her class?

[Ribbit]

Thanks for sharing. Can she use your quotes in her class?

Absolutely! :)

shoegal - I'm always amazed at the number of girls who don't know their bodies, have never had an orgasm, and/or are too embarrassed to tell their partner what they enjoy. Sadly, not all women learn it with age, either! If it isn't all it should be, what's the point? ;)

[Southlooper]

Absolutely! :)

shoegal - I'm always amazed at the number of girls who don't know their bodies

Boys too! Which is why this class is so important, even in the internet age there is so much misinformation out there.

[R_mageddon]

Thanks for sharing. Can she use your quotes in her class?

Yep, definitely

[shoegal]

By all means, share away!

I think that in my case my parents were so weird about the whole sex talk that I was shy about asking/learning about it. With time I have finally figured some things out and am so not afraid to ask or share my thoughts anymore! What a great teacher your friend is!