Slut-shaming is one of the most effective tools that society uses to take away women’s power when it comes to sexual pleasure. In today’s society, it is very easy to earn the insult “slut” or “whore”, terms that are used to shame and judge women based on their sexual behaviour or appearance. The pressure to conform to society’s narrow standards of femininity can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, and depression. To avoid being slut-shamed, many women subdue their sexuality …
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