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madame x book 1.1

An erotic novella by Heather M, Madame X Book 1.1 is the first in a series which follows the story of one woman's sexual self-discovery. The bold narrative explores the realities and complexities of how women engage with sex. Sometimes seductive, sometimes provocative, Madame X Book 1.1 is a window into the female experience.

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Reflections on the 10th Anniversary of the Femme Project.

Objet d’Art: Re-examining Objectification

Depicted in art for a millenia, women have straddled the line between subject and object. Is there agency in objectification?

The inspiration and the meaning behind my recent blackout poems.

How embracing awe can save the world. Or at least offer a mindful moment.

Nearly half of the US has legalized recreational marijuana. Now seems like a perfect time to talk about cannabis and orgasms.

How Social Media Fails Women and Artists

Social media companies are defining what is acceptable art and body image standards by circumventing their own rules. Women and artists continue to pay the price.

Is it possible to be feminist and sex-positive? Feminism and sex intertwine in a myriad of different ways, and lately, appear to be at odds with each other.

Parents Need to Shut the FUCK Up about Sex Ed

Research tells us that medically accurate and comprehensive sex education benefits women (and all genders). So why are parents trying to shut it down?

As women writers, we need to do more to include sex and sexuality in our work - all the messy, complicated, and real bits.