Wendy is joined by Detroit-based sex educator, journalist and artist Zoë Ligon as they break down the relationship between the male gaze in pornography and BDSM, exploring how consent education and modalities bridge the gaps. Zoë is the proprietor of progressive online sex toy emporium, Spectrum Boutique, and brings a unique perspective to the discussion.
Connect with Zoë Ligon
Zoë Ligon is a Detroit-based sex educator, journalist and artist who is also the proprietor of progressive online sex toy emporium, Spectrum Boutique, where she has made it her life's work to blast away the stigmas and misinformation that prevent us from having the amazing sex we all deserve. Her work often delves into the dynamics of sexuality and media, including the influence of the male gaze in media.
As the founder of Spectrum Boutique, Zoe Ligon established the sex positive toy store five years ago to help all identities, genders and experience levels fulfill their sexual desires as a self-affirmation and human right. Zoe hand-picks each and every product Spectrum carries, and each selection is 100% ethical. The mission of her brand is to celebrate self-love and encourage conversations about sexual wellness. Zoë has a background in social psychology, harm reduction, and inclusive pleasure-focused sex education. Her writing has appeared in Vice, Nylon, Allure, Refinery 29, and The Huffington Post. Recently, she started a podcast called Hot Brain.
Website / Blog: Spectrum Boutique
Instagram: @Thongria
About Host Wendy Strgar
Wendy is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. An active sex educator, Wendy is a popular blogger and author of two books. Sex That Works: An Intimate Guide To Awakening Your Erotic Life was published in June 2017 and is the companion to her first book, Love that Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy. Dear Sex is Wendy's new podcast adventure.
Business: www.goodcleanlove.com
Instagram: @wendy.strgar
Twitter: @wendystrgar
LinkedIn: /wendystrgar
Sound Engineering by Thaddeus @ liquidmastering.com
