Thanks to Betty

Thanks to Betty

“But is this grand enough for you, Betty?” I asked aloud to the small bottle of her ashes that sits next to me as I write. “Please help me be succinct without diminishing you but also not put you so high upon a pedestal that you become distorted. And help me write an...
The BEST Sex Advice Betty Shared

The BEST Sex Advice Betty Shared

I never met Betty Dodson, but she became my mentor over the years. When she was 80 years old, she shared a tip I’d never heard: use almond oil to lubricate your hands, nipples, AND vulva before self-pleasure. Fast forward a few days, and I finally have some...
Pleasure at End-of-Life

Pleasure at End-of-Life

There are so many things I love about Betty Dodson.  She dedicated most of her life to teaching women how to experience pleasure and orgasm.  The impact of her work speaks for itself.  Betty has connected countless women with their bodies, and her teachings continue...
Speak Your Mind, State Your Pleasure

Speak Your Mind, State Your Pleasure

Betty’s mother told her, “Betty Ann, never be afraid to speak your mind.” Our coaches wrote about their journey with speaking up. Browse the links below to read the full post. Dear Ex-Boyfriends, Dear Younger Self “Now that I’ve found you, my younger selves, I...
Bodysex Rituals Are Exercises in Shared Vulnerability

Bodysex Rituals Are Exercises in Shared Vulnerability

Carrying the legacy of an icon like Betty Dodson can be crushing at times. I’m representing Betty’s life’s work while trying to incorporate my experience taking Bodysex virtual during covid. There are complexities in the repression of female sexuality that are new,...
Finding My Voice

Finding My Voice

Art by Betty Dodson For most of my life, I didn’t feel comfortable speaking up for myself. I was raised to be a “good girl,” to be “seen and not heard”, to “stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about.” My own thoughts, feelings, and wants were diminished,...