This piece was a gift to my dear friend, who continues to teach me that affection, care and intimacy that can be cultivated in friendships!

To me, friendship is sexual liberation. Practicing care and intimacy through friendships has taught me so much about accessing my pleasure, learning more about my sexuality; opening doors as a CSA [Child Sexual Abuse] survivor to be able to receive. I really believe that I'm able to practice that in my queer friendships. From platonic intimacy to friends who are lovers, I've learned so much about liberating myself through my healing through my friendships. 

Check out my submission to Heal2End’s Sexual Liberation project where I talk more about what friendship and sexual liberation mean to me as a survivor!