The Emotional Part of Sexual Health

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I think that there's the one hand where on the personal level, when we don't talk about it, we kind of don't get what we want. But then there's also these really big societal problems with that too, right? Like being stigmatized and feeling shame leads to prejudice. It leads to people not reporting crimes because they feel like that is shameful. All of these issues arise at their core from us feeling like this is not a subject that we can talk about. So that's a huge problem that I think is really important to get past.

Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or not! The way we approach, think, and engage with our sexuality varies widely our culture, community, identity, and more. But one thing we can all strive for is healthy and safe sex. Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo are two sex educators and the co-founders of HOLAAfrica (HOLAA!) a Pan-Africanist digital platform that focuses on creating spaces that deal with safe sex and pleasure. Today they share insights on the kinds of mental and emotional tools we can turn to in order to have great sex, why it’s ok to take small steps on your sexual journey, and why it’s important to take ownership of your pleasure.