"Ako stvarno želite poznavati ljude, počnite  s gledanjem unutar njihovih spavaćih soba," kaže Shereen El Feki, koja je putovala Bliskim Istokom pet godina, pričajući s ljudima o seksu. Iako su ti razgovori odražavali krute norme i duboke represije, El Feki je također otkrila da  je seksualni konzervatizam u arapskom svijetu relativno nova stvar. Ona se pita: bi li uskrsnuće javnog dijaloga vodilo do zadovoljnijih i sigurnijih seksualnih života?

Mala priča o seksu i senzualnosti

Rigid sexual taboos dominate much of today’s Arab region, where even a woman with a child may present medical certificates of virginity. Yet, history reveals a tradition of open sexual discourse and rich erotica that has largely faded from public memory. Deep double standards, silence, and shame have replaced once-vibrant conversations about desire and intimacy. Small but determined efforts are now emerging to reclaim dialogue, rights, and safety for all, signaling a quiet evolution rather than a sudden revolution.