Meet the Latest Trendsetters in Sexual Wellness (XBIZ)

Read the full article by Ariana Rodriguez at XBIZ.com

With only 13 states legally requiring sex-ed in schools — and none of it focused on pleasure — most people are left on their own to discover themselves sexually. Often that means learning from porn and masturbation, but without much understanding, shame is always part of the course.

Megwyn White, a sexual wellness expert and Satisfyer’s director of education, says that although sexuality is an integral part of our lives and encompasses so many facets, the stigma surrounding it makes people scared to explore it outside of the bedroom.

“[Getting sex-ed from watching porn] can often lead to unrealistic comparisons, and expectations when it comes to sex,” she said. “As people learn more about their bodies, sensual urges as it relates to their biology, and also how the plasticity of eroticism, can change over someone’s lifetime.

“Exploring sexual wellness products becomes a means of staying tuned into the pulse of sexual energy as it relates to both intimacy and to one’s overall health,” White continued. “Many people who lack education around sexuality will end up relinquishing their desires, and not explore themselves because of conditioning they may have received culturally or in childhood.”

Dr. Sadie Allison, a sexologist and founder of GoLove CBD Naturals and Tickle Kitty, says that the abstinence-only education that is taught to students today skips over foundational teachings for a healthy sex life, such as masturbation and communicating one’s sexual desires.

“As a result, young adults grow up and find themselves in adult relationships without the knowledge and tools to successfully navigate their sexual relationships, connections and intimacy,” she said.

Thankfully, with the growth of the sexual wellness industry, many more brands and retailers are stepping up to the plate to provide the knowledge and boost the sexual confidence of today’s consumers.