By 
Sarah Barmak
 | 
TEDx Talk

Women's sexuality isn't complicated

Medical ignorance of the female body has been around for centuries and persists in modern-day discussions about women's sexuality. In this powerful talk, journalist Sarah Barmak explores the misinformation surrounding the female body, and ways women can reclaim their sexuality and start defining pleasure on their own terms.

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