MEET THE FAM: @samantha_ava_grace
We want to introduce you to Samantha, not only is she a model and actress, but she is an incredible mum to a beautiful baby boy. We asked her a few hard hitting questions about normalizing and taking control over your self pleasure as a women, and boy oh boy did she deliver! Read on to learn what makes Samantha the strong, independent, and vibrant woman she is.
What are three things you’d tell your younger self?
You should take the time to learn about what you love and hate as a woman before you let others in who may dictate this for you. Knowing who you are in not only an emotional state but physically is so rewarding.
What is your favourite self love practice?
As a mum, it's hard-to-find time for myself. When I can in the evenings, I like to spend some quality time with my Vush, then have a relaxing bath. On the weekend my partner looks after our little one and I find an hour or two to exercise and let my creativity flow through.
What are your favourite ways to treat yourself to more self-love?
For me, self love is about doing something that I need at that moment. It could be resting, eating or some me time with my Empress.
I think finding self-love can be a tricky challenge, especially when there are many opposing messages out there. Self-Love is saying, “No I don’t get to hate myself because I feel bad right now. I need to give myself a big hug, grab my Vush Empress and find some time to re-connect.”
What are your tips for anyone who is overcoming the stigma around self pleasure?
I think at first, we often have these thoughts floating around our heads that it's ‘wrong.’ Culturally speaking, we are often taught to hide ourselves, to be smaller and/or subservient/lesser. Self pleasure is actually the most natural thing in the world.
To be able to put yourself first and reconnect with your physical self is the ultimate act of love to you, by you and for you. My advice is to think about self love as being only for you and has nothing to do with anyone else. As time passes the act of self love and acceptance becomes so much easier.
Why is normalizing female self pleasure important to you?
Women are constantly told to censor ourselves. As young children we are reminded to “be more ladylike,” close your legs,” and that “boys will be boys”. I think that this one simple act can take back a lot of control for yourself and empower you to go against those stereotypical views of how a woman should behave.
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