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Is sexual freedom empowering to women or a philosophy that enables exploitation? This question has proved to be a complex and divisive one for feminist thinkers and the answer can vary. A sex-positive feminist would argue sexual freedom was an integral part of women’s freedom and fulfillment, a separatist feminist might tell you that celibacy was necessary to effectively challenge male dominance. - South China Morning Post - SCMP, Lunar - Is sexual freedom empowering to women or a philosophy that enables exploitation? This question has proved to be a complex and divisive one for feminist thinkers and the answer can vary. A sex-positive feminist would argue sexual freedom was an integral part of women’s freedom and fulfillment, a separatist feminist might tell you that celibacy was necessary to effectively challenge male dominance.
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"This is the biggest change I’ve seen in 20 years of doing sexuality work with people."– Cyndi Darnell, clinical sexologist, therapist and couples counsellor
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Is sexual freedom empowering to women or a philosophy that enables exploitation? This question has proved to be a complex and divisive one for feminist thinkers and the answer can vary.
A sex-positive feminist would argue sexual freedom was an integral part of women’s freedom and fulfillment, a separatist feminist might tell you that celibacy was necessary to effectively challenge male dominance.
For Taylor Powell, celibacy came in response to dissatisfaction with hook-up culture. Her experience has coincided with a growing focus on sexual wellness, of which celibacy is part.
Although Powell planned to be celibate for only a year, the now 25-year-old says three years later, she’s still learning and growing through celibacy.
Is celibacy a political decision or a response to a toxic dating scene? Tell us on our Facebook page.
The Lunar Team
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Dior under fire in China French luxury brand Dior has come under fire in China after showing a photo that was “smearing Asian women”, according to state media.
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Millennials looking for meaning An increasing number of Chinese millennials are quitting the rat race for the simple joys of an organic, agrarian lifestyle, in what has been called the “new farmer” movement.
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Too many old boys Too few women and too many old boys. Hong Kong’s upcoming Legislative Council elections could do with a dose of diversity, writes Alice Wu.
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The sari or the job? Principals and teachers in the Indian state of Kerala have been at loggerheads over what constitutes acceptable work attire.
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‘Science grandma’ A 72-year-old retired physics professor has attracted one million followers with her quirky videos on social media.
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Chop suey to soup dumplings A growing crop of London restaurants have pivoted from serving takeaway sweet and sour pork, chop suey and shrimp toast to offering authentic Chinese fare.
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#WhereIsPengShuai The Women’s Tennis Association and a raft of tennis stars have shared their concern for Chinese tennis champ Peng Shuai. She has not been seen since her allegations of sexual assault against a former senior Chinese leader.
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