Blogosphere as a Source of Alternative Sex Pedagogy

Résumé

I examine the Indian sex blogosphere as a medium of informal sex education in the present times. The sex blogosphere is part of the digital sex industry. It educates the netizens on sex and sexuality. I analyze sex blogs in lifestyle magazines and commercial websites. Both spaces allow some auto­nomy to talk about sex, especially to women. It is no secret that discussing women’s sexuality is taboo in India. There is no formal medium of sex educa­tion as such. In such an environment, the sex blogosphere is essential in enhancing knowledge of sex. Such knowledge does not necessarily stereo­type women’s sexual roles. The sex culture that emerges from the blogosphe­re is an alternative to traditional cultures. I infer that the sex knowledge produced through this medium is informal and customized. The sex blogos­phere presents sex as a lifestyle choice. It is an essential teaching for Indian women trained to practice sex as a marital duty.