Why are sex and sexuality more complicated in South Asian culture? What are some of the ways we can overcome the taboo around sex?
In this interview with Sangeeta Pillai from the Masala Monologues podcast, we explore the complexities and shame that permeates the conversation around sex in South Asian culture.
We riffed about sex and sexuality South Asian culture, and her unique story in smashing cultural taboos to inspire more Bad Beti’s.
Here’s What We Covered:
- Unique struggles that south asian womxn experience around sexuality that white western womxn don’t
- The big juicy topic of SHAME and how it infiltrates everything
- How we can start to shift sexual shame
- Going back to your cultural roots- there are lots of sex positive and erotic aspects in South Asian cultures, you just need to dig deeper
- Don’t believe it just because you were told to. Ask yourself if it’s serving you.
- How we carry the inherited shame and trauma from our ancestors
- How sexual shame is often perpetrated worse by other women
- Doable things to start doing to explore your sexuality
- Why it’s OK if you still feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable with “traditional” sex positive spaces, as they are often very white-dominated
- Why exploring your sexuality on your own terms is your unique journey and it’s OK
- Why we are all divine erotic beings and our eroticism is our birthright
And so, so, sooo much more.
More About Sangeeta
Podcaster, activist & speaker Sangeeta Pillai is the founder of the South Asian feminist network Soul Sutras which is all about tackling taboos within the culture. She’s the creator of Masala Podcast silver winner at the British Podcast Awards 2020 & 2021 & also a winner at Spotify SoundUp 2018. Sangeeta is also the creator of the Masala Monologues series of writing workshops & theatre shows in the UK & the US. She has been featured on BBC Radio London, Evening Standard, Cosmpolitan, Eastern Eye, Huffington Post, BBC Asian Radio, Brown Girl Magazine and has been a writer for over 20 years.
Website: www.soulsutras.co.uk
Twitter: Soul_Sutras
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulsutras/
Facebook: SoulSutrasNetwork
YouTube: Soul Sutras
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