As we delve into the world of sexuality influencers, we realize how different this is for everyone and how important it is to be inclusive and intersectional when having conversations around sexuality, sexuality and body positivity. We love the work these folks are doing and the conversations around sexuality to reduce the shame and stigma around it and to uplift and empower people everywhere to connect with their bodies and their partners in new ways.
These accounts are run by sex educators, writers, certified therapists, sexuality doulas and people who work in the adult film industry, and that barely scratches the surface of the important work that brings awareness to these conversations. Don’t see your favorite sex-positive Instagram users on this list? Please add them in the comments below.
1. Raquel Savage
Raquel Savage is a certified best sex dolls therapist and sex coach who is challenging the way women are able to exist in society – by allowing us to exist exactly as we want to. Her podcast, “The Caveman Life,” which has six seasons and is available online, “goes there” when discussing sexual and social stigmas that others may keep under wraps. Her humorous and down-to-earth approach to reducing the shame around sexuality is refreshing and has made her an inspiring and motivating follower. She also offers in-person therapy and online coaching services and speaks on topics such as consent, ethical non-monogamy, fetishism, and female orgasm.
2. Reed Amber
Reed Amber believes that being open about sex and sexuality will help reduce anxiety around it – why should anyone feel uncomfortable about something that everyone in the world has questions about? Reed joins her co-host Florence to answer common sexuality questions on their YouTube channel, Here Comes Curiosity. Follow her for sex and body positivity, conversations about gender and sexuality, and honest discussions about mental health. Bonus follow: If you prefer Insta to YouTube, they also run an Instagram account called “Curious”.
3. Ericka Hart
Ericka Hart is a sex educator and writer with a master’s degree in human sexuality education who has been teaching children and adults about sexuality in the New York area for over a decade. As a breast cancer survivor, she advocates for equity and systemic change for people living with chronic disease, especially in marginalized communities. Erica’s work highlights the connections between sexual expression and health – and also hosts important conversations about the intersection of race, gender, chronic disease and disability in sex-positive sexual spaces.
4. Shelby Sells
Shelby Sells is a Celebrity Sex Therapist and Sexologist who is creating a sex-positive community through her posts on social media and interviews on her blog. Her open, informative and positive conversations about sexuality focus on empowering people to feel happier in their intimate lives, more comfortable with sex dolls for sale and pornography, and less shame and stigma surrounding it all. Follow her art and colorful photography, her research on modern society’s take on sex and sexuality, and educational events and workshops in the New York area.
5. Pink Bits
Pink Bits is our go-to for inspiring, inclusive and honest depictions of what it’s really like to be a woman by illustrating “the parts and shapes we’re told to hide”. Celebrating body hair, stretch marks, scars and all body types, it’s a refreshing way to celebrate all forms of feminine energy. Instead of trying to “fit in” with rigid societal standards, the pink bit illustrations are as beautiful and elegant as they are themselves. Follow her with regular reminders to love yourself and support those around you on their journey toward self-love and acceptance – and don’t forget to visit her store for stickers, pins, postcards and prints to support Pink Bits.
6. Blood & Milk
Blood & Milk is a community for awakened women set up by Cora, an organic menstrual products company. Focusing on their inspiring images and supportive feminist community and topics – all about sexual and reproductive health – the Blood & Milk website is a treasure trove of information on important (and often taboo) issues such as menstruation, body image, sex, birth control and abortion, fertility and menopause. We love this educational space that allows us to truly be curious about our bodies and learn more about our health and our power.
