STIs and Shame

STIs and Shame

The board of directors for the Betty Dodson Foundation sat down to talk about STIs and shame. We’ve all been there. Carlin Ross & Betty Dodson · STIs and...
The Pleasure is Ours

The Pleasure is Ours

I can’t describe how it feels to watch yourself display your vulva and orgasm on a theatre screen the night before its released on an international media platform like Netflix.  It was surreal and amazing.  I’ve never been more proud of Betty and me, our...
It’s Not About Feeling Better, It’s About Feeling More

It’s Not About Feeling Better, It’s About Feeling More

She’s a woman in her 50’s,lying naked on my bed masturbating.Never having orgasmed before she’s come asking for help.Sitting beside her I watch her body move as she touches herself,clearly enjoying the pleasure.The skin on her chest starts to flushtelling me she’s...
Sex During Your Period is Just One of the Reasons

Sex During Your Period is Just One of the Reasons

Yes, that’s my menstrual blood and I’m bleeding right now.  I am in my power. This post has been rolling around in my mind – I’ve been thinking about how much I love being a woman and how my menstrual cycle connects me to the tides, the lunar...
Post-Abuse My Vagina is Chronically Tight & Dry

Post-Abuse My Vagina is Chronically Tight & Dry

Dear Betty, As a child and early teen I experienced sexual force by an adult repeatedly. I would squeeze my vagina very tight to prevent penetration. It only angered the adult and ultimately did not prevent him. As a result when I finally had sex with my someone in my...
From Trauma to Orgasms

From Trauma to Orgasms

Every Woman on the Planet Has Been Sexually Traumatized. At best, we’ve been objectified, demeaned, shamed, guilted, and manipulated into believing that we don’t deserve pleasure on our own terms. At worst, we’ve been groped, assaulted, raped and...