AR: Women have a long history of being shamed and silenced for their sexual needs and desires, and I have spent my life fighting that injustice. I believe that everyone should have the ability to be sexual, while also being taken seriously. Women, including me, have always been looked down upon for expressing themselves in a way that is deemed sexual and I personally don't agree with that.
Kinkly: As a frequent advocate for body image and self-acceptance, how do you think women can learn to embrace their bodies?
AR: I am very passionate about empowering everyone to embrace their bodies along with their pleasure. Curves, imperfections, stretch marks, scars and lumps are perfectly normal and are just as beautiful. For some women, it's very hard to learn to love your body but it's all just a mindset. You are already beautiful, you need to believe it and know it.
Kinkly: How does this fit with your sex-positive messaging and your work with LELO?
AR: Orgasms don’t judge, and neither do I. Pleasure is inclusive, and whether you’re a single, professional woman who makes her own pleasure, or a couple looking to spice up intimate moments, me and LELO have you covered with a collection of products that turn up the heat. There is no shame in owning a pleasure product.
Kinkly: You recently teamed up with LELO to curate a sex toy collection. How and why did you choose those toys? Which is your favorite?
AR: I just recently discovered how great sex toys are with the help of LELO. All of the products in my pleasure chest were a part of the line but these are some of my favorite and I honestly love them all equally. LELO has toys for men, women and couples. Everyone can find a little something they like in my line. If I had to choose, though, I would say the ORA 2. It's so pretty that you could keep it on your coffee table, not to mention the oral sex is AMAZING.
