For me, I write about sex for the same reasons I write about deep sadness or fiery rage—they’re all the parts of ourselves that are deemed “unacceptable,” “impolite” or “inappropriate,” that we feel ashamed of and then suppress as we move through our lives. It is about being truthful to my entire self, and not judging, censoring, avoiding, or leaving anything out. And finally, in the larger perspective, it is a part of practicing what may be the most difficult skill of all—total, radical, and unapologetic self-acceptance.
Jennifer Garam is the founder of Writeous Chicks and teaches writing workshops for women.
Copyright © 2007 by Jennifer Garam
