Lord knows the internet can be a dark, scary place – a forest full of trolls, revenge porn, hate and misinformation. It can be chilling to think about – but I also see the internet like a beautiful parallel universe, where we can connect and spread ideas with people on the other side of the world, support and comfort each other, and where we can get stronger and smarter together.
We can create our own channels, platforms and spaces to express ourselves and create discourses far outside the mainstream media. For me, XConfessions sums up how that creative sharing economy works in the internet age – and I truly love to connect with all of you! Isn’t it amazing to really think about all the creative potential of the internet?
Today, as I’m pondering the strange, wonderful times we live in, I’d like to lift my hat off to the girls of Bucepower Gang, a group of young women In Brazil who started a Tumblr page taking the empowering selfie to the next level. They created a space with their own take on feminism, without any academic lingo needed. In an interview with VICE, Cris from Bucepower Gang says “This Tumblr was created to tell women that you can show off both your body and your sexuality. But, on a deeper level, it’s also a place where girls can get to know each other, exchange experiences, and discuss serious problems.”
I often hear older people (mostly guys!) scoffing at selfies, like it’s the work of the devil. But really, a selfie is just a self-portrait – in that sense, Van Gogh certainly did a lot of selfies… the power to turn the camera on yourself and choose how you are represented can be a powerful thing. I think this girl said it best:
Nudity empowers some. Modesty empowers some. Different things empower different women and its not your place to tell her which one it is
— kenna (@kennabbby) May 1, 2015
Amen to that. Now, let me take a moment to gush about Tumblr for a bit, and praise what the platform has done for online erotica. I just love to see how women engage with erotica on tumblr! I have a few favourites myself, I especially like the ones made my couples who like to share their love with the rest of us. The Snake & The Rabbit and Uncommon Appetites are both sexy and inspiring and offer advise to others on their sexual ventures. I also head to Tumblr for my erotic art fix and I adore the psychedelic art of Superphazed and the dreamy nude photos at Dirty Dirty Me and Soapstones.
Photo: thesnakeandtherabbit.tumblr.com
I could go on and on – Tumblr is a smorgosbord of creative outlets without the censorship often imposed by other social media. It’s also a godsend for the XConfessions project whenever we need beautiful sexy pictures to match your hot imaginations.
I love it. Keep it coming girls and boys! 
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