Even influencerEmma Chamberlainhasstated that she feels embarrassedabout her more conventional sexual preferences.
What does vanilla shaming look like in practice?
What do people engage in vanilla shaming?
After all, an ashamed, powerless person is much easier to manipulate, says Purnell.
Sexual shaming can be used to erode a persons sense of agency.
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On an emotional level, vanilla shaming can also create barriers to intimacy.
Intimacy is, at its core, about embracing vulnerability and creating trust between partners, says White.
Theres no amount of sexual shame thats worth enduring as a cost to remaining in a relationship.
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