Why telling pregnant women to avoid sex erases their autonomy
In short: Sex researcher Sofia Jawed-Wessel examines how common advice given to pregnant women can subtly strip them of their agency. This talk explores the intersection of pleasure, power, and the societal systems that dictate how we view women's bodies.
Jawed-Wessel argues that advising women to forgo sex due to perceived risks sends a message that their sexual pleasure is irrelevant. By prioritizing risk over desire, these narratives suggest that the woman herself does not matter in the context of her pregnancy.
The talk explores the deeper relationship between female sexuality and systems of power, challenging the cultural norms that prioritize the fetus's safety at the expense of a woman's bodily autonomy and personal identity.
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