I was scrolling through Twitter the other day when I stumbled across an intriguing post about Miley Cyrus. It featured a video of her ‘blowjob-ing’ a sex toys doll. As morbidly fascinated as I was, it also left me feeling a little weirded out and confused.
The video presented itself as a straightforward, sexualized shot of Miley happily engaging in a personal and simulated sexual act. But what was it really about? Why was it posted? What kind of message was Miley trying to send? Was it a commentary on modern sex culture? A statement on female empowerment? Or just something to stir up controversy?
I decided to explore further, so I did some research and discovered that this ‘act’ of Miley’s was part of an art installation intended to ‘stimulate a meaningful discussion about the intersection of sexuality, gender and technology.’ That’s deep stuff!
My initial reaction was one of surprise. This isn’t what I’ve come to expect from Miley, this isn’t her signature shock factor performance art. But I also found myself intrigued. I had to give her credit for taking a risk, for exploring new ideas and pushing boundaries. I had to respect that.
So what can we learn from this experience? One thing is that sex is a complex and oftentimes difficult topic to discuss. It’s definitely a leap forward to be discussing something as sensitive as this in the public arena, to be giving it significant thought and consideration.
Also, it’s important to note that sex and sexuality are truly limitless. You can express yourself in any way you want, vibrators however you want. That’s what Miley’s art installation showed us – that anything goes.
But at the same time, it all comes down to personal choice. As with anything, it’s essential to exercise both openness and caution in order to make sure you’re comfortable with and respecting your own body and boundaries.
Like all art installations, this one has many different interpretations and messages, depending on who’s looking at it. But to me, it opened up a new conversation about our limited views on sex and sexuality. It reminded us that there’s more to sex than just the traditional roles – that our definitions are constantly changing and evolving. That’s something Miley manages to do time and again, to surprise and provoke us into thinking more deeply about things we’d normally just brush off.
Having explored all this, I’m a lot more enlightened about the role sex can have within our society and within our lives. It’s something we should be discussing more openly, without fear or judgement.
Understanding these complicated topics and being comfortable in our own skin is so critical. It’s all about recognizing that there’s no right or wrong way to be sexual, no right or wrong way to express yourself. We all should have the right to explore who we are without shame or fear.
So, when it comes to Miley and her blowjob-ing sex doll, I guess the main takeaway for me is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to sex. We can explore the beauty of our sexuality from any angle. It’s essential to be both open and cautious when it comes to our sex life.
As for the art installation itself, I’m sure you can already guess – it did spark a meaningful discussion about the intersection of sexuality, gender and technology! It made me realise that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to sex, that we can explore it in whatever way we choose. Plus it opened up conversations about the importance of being open-, honest- and respectful when it comes to sex.
Moving on, discussions on sex should also focus on consent and respect. Respect is essential. We should never forget that everyone has different boundaries. It’s important to respect these boundaries at all times and to always be aware of how our words and actions affect the people around us.
It also matters to respect our own boundaries. We should never let ourselves be pushed into sexual situations we don’t feel comfortable in, and we should be okay saying no. Comfort and consent should be the foundations of any relationship, sexual and otherwise.
Additionally, it’s good to understand that some sex acts may be seen as taboo and not accepted by some cultures or societies. It’s important to respect that, to be aware that just because something doesn’t fit into our own moral compass doesn’t mean it isn’t okay for others.
When it comes to fantasies, it’s also essential to keep in mind that just because these fantasies and desires are in our own head, doesn’t make them any less real or valid. We should never be ashamed of our desires – we can explore them within the boundaries of consent, understanding and respect.
On a final note, there’s no real ‘good or bad’ when it comes to sex. Sex is something that’s meant to bring pleasure, and that’s something we should keep in mind when exploring our own sexuality. We should never feel ashamed or embarrassed of our desires. We should embrace them, share them respectfully, and enjoy them in full.