Sexualization

It is important to acknowledge the power sexuality holds within our lives. Some experiences of power in sexuality can be positive and fun, such as flirting and seduction. An empowered sense of self is another positive expression of sexualization, when it is integrated with sexual agency.

Other expressions of power within sexuality register on the trauma scale, like coercion and violence. It’s an extremely important practice for us all to take inventory of sexualization in our lives – how we employ it with others, how we have received it from others, and what we’ve learned from it over time.