Upon a closer look, I was stunned to find that the item wasn’t really a dildo per se, but actually a piece of art! The picture showed a suggestive shape of a dildo that was abstractly painted and given a playful look with its curves and shadings. It brought a smile to my face, and I was in awe of how creative the artist was!
Then it occurred to me that this seemingly harmless artwork could be a way to break the taboo of talking about sex. We live in a society where talking about sex openly is seen as ‘inappropriate’ and even shameful, which shouldn’t be the case. It made me think, if there were more of these kinds of ‘art’ out there, it could be a great way to start conversations and normalize the discussion.
In a way, buying this dildo-art gave me hope that maybe one day we could talk about sex as openly and freely as people do about other topics. To me, the message behind this picture of a dildo was clear: that sex should be celebrated, not hidden or shamed.
Before I realized it, I had already clicked the ‘Add to Cart’ and purchased the artwork. I hung it right in my bedroom, where I can look at it whenever I need a reminder to be proud and open about my sexuality – and to continue the conversation about sex dolls.
When I told my friends of my funny purchase, I was surprised to find out that many of them actually thought it was interesting or cool. Some even decided to purchase it for themselves! I realized that even though this dildo-art may be a little cheeky, it has also created a sense of community and solidarity among my friends and me.
One of my friends even suggested that I should start creating more of these kinds of artworks for others, and this got me excited with new creative ideas! I remembered thinking to myself, ‘Why not?! Art has always been an incredible way to share stories and messages, so why not create something ‘shameless’ with a dildo-theme to break the silence?’
Therefore, I started looking online for inspirations and tips to begin my own journey of creating artwork. At first, it was a bit daunting to get started, but the practice of sketching and brainstorming with different mediums became more and more enjoyable as I went along. I even thought to myself, ‘I did not expect to have such passion and interest in creating artwork about sex – but here I am, fully embracing it!’
Before I knew it, I was already creating my own pieces of art in various forms. I created drawings, models, sculptures and even an animation about dildos! I was having the time of my life expressing my thoughts and ideas through art. I felt so liberated and in control of my own choices, and so proud of myself for having the courage to take this step.
My friends were also incredibly supportive of it all. Whenever I showed them my creations, they looked at it with curiosity and respect, and always gave great feedback and helpful suggestions for improvement. They made me realise that it doesn’t matter what other people will think of my artwork, because what matter most is that I am the one living my life and creating what I want.
Although the original picture of a dildo felt a little far-fetched to me at first, it has now become one of my favorite pieces of art. Whenever I look at it, it reminds me that sex is something to be celebrated and embraced, and that there is no embarrassment in talking about it or expressing yourself through it.