Let’s talk about sex, Hong Kong, says sexual educator Christina Antonyan
Sex is not dirty, says the US-raised Armenian, who runs confidentlovers.com and wants to help those who find lovemaking awkward, painful and shameful
Christina Antonyan wants to change the conversation about sex.
“In Hong Kong, sex is mostly discussed in a reproductive manner – you know, a ‘when are you having children’ sort of way,” says Antonyan, who was born in Armenia but grew up in the United States. “It is never discussed with pleasure as the focus and a deeper understanding and connection with our bodies.
“I’ve heard friends in Hong Kong say they dread the thought of their husbands hopping into bed and touching them – what sort of existence is that?”
Like many families, Antonyan’s never talked about sex when she was growing up.
“Sex was always associated with guilt and shame,” she says. “It’s no secret that most of us have never been taught about our bodies, sexuality and how to make love.”
