As our relationship with social media evolves, we find ourselves using tools like Instagram for more than just visual inspiration – we are using it to learn about ourselves and the world around us. We see this manifest itself in the way we embrace our sexuality in all aspects of our lives, including our sexuality. 
Our sexuality is one of the most personal and intimate details of our lives – and it is often not celebrated as much as it should be. Whether from external pressure or internal resistance, we are not always give our sexuality the nurturing, education and support it deserves.
1. Ev’Yan Whitney
Ev’Yan Whitney is a sexuality counselor who helps women and female-identified people celebrate their sexuality and liberate themselves from sexual shame. Her podcast, Sexually Liberated Women, and her blog, Sexual Liberation, are amazing resources for those looking to reclaim their sensuality and sexuality – plus she offers one-on-one coaching for those who want to dive deeper into their liberation. She is also the founder of the #Sexual Selfie Challenge and creator of an online course and a guide called “Selfies,” both challenges which use selfies as a tool for radical self-love and regeneration.
2. Hannah Witton
Hannah Witton is a multimedia guru who is inspiring us to live our best lives and learn more about our sexuality and our bodies. We love her YouTube channel where she covers topics like sex toys, hormones, sex education resources, and even her own experiences, thoughts and tips on living with an ostomy. She also co-hosts a podcast called Banging Book Club, where she and her peers read a book about gender and/or sexuality and talk about it every month. We admire her honest conversations about sexuality and her advocacy for those with chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities.
3. Shan Boodram
Shan Boodram, a best-selling author, YouTube star, frequent TV host and guest, and a vocal advocate for the sex-positive conversations we love to follow. Seeing the need for proper sex education online and throughout the U.S., Shan is committed to provide her viewers with real, clinical information through a positive, empowering and youthful lens. Her vibrant YouTube channel is also informative, answering questions about sexual health, hosting open conversations about casual sex and long-term relationships, and offering tips on dating and overcoming insecurities that may be holding you back.
4. Karley Sciortino
Karley Sciortino is the founder of website Slutever, host of the Viceland show and author of the book of the same name, and author of Vogue’s advice column on sex and dating, breathless. She is on a mission to reclaim the word “slut” so that we can embrace pleasure without shame. Karley openly discusses issues such as BDSM, sex dolls, sex parties, and the power of sexual agency – if you’re looking for an entertaining, educational, and supportive feminist resource, Karley is the one to watch.
Dangerous Sex Toys: What You Need to Know Now About Phthalates
Just a few weeks ago, Germany’s Green Party asked their government to investigate the high levels of dangerous chemicals found in sex toys that can cause problems ranging from infertility to diabetes.
The chemicals in question are phthalates, a family of chemical rubber softeners used in many sex toys. Phthalates can be found in all kinds of things, such as plastic shower curtains and even your car dashboard – which is probably normal because you’re not that intimate with your car dashboard. But putting phthalates in your sex toys is another matter entirely, because we have such an intimate and personal relationship with them. Just let your mind wander on this for a minute.
