S1 EP3: How I F*ck as a Black Pansexual Woman
7/15/2020
Show Notes
Non-black people across the U.S. are responding to the recent Black Lives Matter protests by taking time to reflect on their own internalized prejudices. But what about dating and sex? Should we also be taking time to reflect on our dating and sex habits, whether that be porn or our dating bios? In this episode of How I F*ck, we speak with Ekelle, a black pansexual woman who's experienced othering and discrimination on dating apps and in real life. Ekelle also describes to us why sexual liberation is especially important for black women and how seeing black people killed frequently on the news affects her mood for intimacy.
Resources we used in this episode
“Black Activists Wonder: Is Protesting Just Trendy for White People?,” The New York Times (2020)
“Canada urged to open its eyes to systemic racism in wake of police violence,” The Guardian (2020)
“Black People And Asian Men Have A Much Harder Time Dating On OKCupid,” The Huffington Post (2014)
“A New Study Explains Why Many Lesbians Are Biased Against Bisexual Women,” them. (2018)
“GLAAD Media Reference Guide - In Focus: Covering the Bisexual Community,” GLAAD (2016)
“The Importance of Good Sex as a Black Woman,” Glamour (2019)
“Is love lost on the black romantic comedy,” The Washington Post (2016)
“Racism in Porn Industry Under Scrutiny Amid Nationwide Protests,” Rolling Stone (2020)
“These 8 Ethical NSFW Sites Focus On Female Pleasure,” Bustle (2018)
“Support Black-Owned Businesses: 181 Places to Start Online,” Website Planet (2021)
“10 Reasons You Should Support Black Lives Matter,” DNA Weekly (2021)