The Principles of Pleasure: What We’re Finally Talking About — And What We’re Still Missing
👀 A Series That Finally Says It Out Loud
Netflix’s The Principles of Pleasure takes a bold, long-overdue step: putting women’s pleasure front and center. It explores everything from anatomy to desire to the role of communication — finally breaking the silence that’s surrounded women’s experiences for far too long.
But while the series makes waves, it also leaves space for more voices, more nuance, and more action.
🍑 Episode 1：Our Bodies — Let's Talk Anatomy
Let’s be honest — most of us didn’t learn the real stuff in sex ed.
This episode finally puts the spotlight where it belongs: on our own bodies. 💫
- 💡 You’ll learn that the clitoris has 8,000 nerve endings (more than any other body part!) — and it’s way more than just the visible tip.
- 🚫 It busts the myth that women should orgasm "like in the movies." Spoiler: We’re all different, and that’s normal.
- 🧠 It also points out a huge gap: medical research has long ignored female pleasure. Yes, still.
👉 What we loved: It’s empowering to see our anatomy explained with care and clarity.
👉 What’s missing: Real-world advice on how to reconnect with your body — especially if you've grown up with shame or confusion.
🧠 Episode 2：Our Minds — Desire Isn’t Always Spontaneous
Ever wonder why you're not always "in the mood"? You're not broken. You’re human. ❤️🔥
- This episode introduces responsive desire — meaning desire can come after touch or intimacy starts. (Not before!)
- 😅 Many women fake pleasure — not to deceive, but to protect, to please, or to avoid awkward convos.
- 💬 It’s not just about sex — it’s about how we’re raised to not ask, not want, and not speak up.
👉 What we loved: It reassures us that desire looks different for everyone.
👉 What’s missing: Practical tools! Like journaling, body awareness exercises, or even where to start if your sex drive feels totally MIA.
💞 Episode 3：Our Relationships — Consent, Trust & Connection
This one zooms out to talk about how relationships and society shape pleasure. 🌍
- ✅ Consent isn’t just “yes or no.” It’s a conversation, not a contract.
- 💔 Many women grow up learning to put others first — even in bed.
- 🧩 It also explores how identity (race, gender, ability) affects how safe and seen you feel in intimate spaces.
👉 What we loved: Finally, someone talks about how pleasure and power are connected.
👉 What’s missing: Real-life examples of healthy communication, boundaries, and what safe sex looks like in long-term relationships.
🧠 What’s Missing — And Why It Matters
While The Principles of Pleasure is a powerful start, it barely scratches the surface in some areas:
- It centers mostly on Western, able-bodied, cisgender perspectives.
- It touches on diversity and trauma, but too briefly.
- It lacks practical, everyday guidance for exploration and healing.
That’s where platforms like Yasmemua come in.
✨ Our Thoughts @ Yasmemua
At Yasmemua, we don’t just talk about pleasure — we help you feel it.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between information and experience by:
🌸 Curating high-quality wellness tools designed for women’s bodies
📚 Offering safe, shame-free education through blogs and social media
🤝 Creating space for women to feel heard, curious, and celebrated
Whether you’re just starting to explore or reconnecting with yourself in new ways — you deserve tools, language, and support that center you.
💬 What about you?
The Principles of Pleasure opened a door. Now it’s up to all of us to walk through it — not just with more awareness, but with more joy, more questions, and more freedom.
At Yasmemua, we’re honored to be part of that journey with you. 💖
