The scene is set through an entourage of objects pushing forth her perspective. Embellished objects allure one to ponder of how the union came to be.   

Canvases then become sensuous sheets caressing the coupling bodies, capturing the fervor through the curls and cuts of the fabric. However, the canvas is careful as to not infringe upon her privacy for it is only curious of the fervor that undertook that day. Her and her partner’s body are gilded with pigments recreating the moment that once was.

Through one woman’s spoken story, a genuine narrative of women and sex begins, criticizing the implicit “loss” of virginity which positions women as disposable commodities. To add and change the discourse of virginal commodification or “virginification”, women ought to speak freely on their sexual encounters. Understanding the ramifications of sex before having it, is necessary. Surely, for some women, lack of a sexual introduction can serve as a pleasant surprise.

As for others it serves as a is either a mundane activity or a cruel introduction to the world’s limits. For some women social-pressure and alcohol are contributors to their first sexual encounter, removing the possibility of consent. An encounter with sex should be filled with love, attraction, curiosity, and pleasure. Virginity is ambiguous and prone to corruption when she is silent, but curiosity for sex continues when she speaks from love, attraction, and a desire to be pleased. 

Special thanks to

the anonymous women who shared their stories