The Slut, The Good Girl, and Other Imaginary Creatures

Legend has it that "sluts" are lurking all around. You might encounter one on a shadowy street corner or posing in a magazine. But those tricksters also blend in easily at school, at church functions, and even in your own home. Constant vigilance is required. Without it, you might accidentally become one yourself.

Except... there's no such thing as a "slut." It's just a myth.

So is the "slut's" invented opposite, the "good girl."

What's the deal with these lingering stereotypes and around female sexuality? Why do they still bear so much control over our cultural and personal expectations?

These chapters are collected/edited from my Teen Vogue column. I want to share them with you here, where we can discuss them together, because the Wattpad community was so crucial to establishing The UnSlut Project as an international movement.

I hope your comments on these essays will grow into conversations, and that we can keep inspiring and learning from each other!