The artist Mimi Zhu explores what it means to heal from sexual trauma in their new book, Be Not Afraid of Love, the October pick for Lemonada’s book club with Penguin Random House. On this episode of Good Sex, Mimi takes that same tender approach alongside the love of their life, Sammy, to discuss sex ed, feeling present in the bedroom, and, as always, the importance of lube.

If you’re experiencing abuse or violence, there are resources available from caring providers:

BlackLine, peer support and counseling with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens: 1-800-604-5841

Trans Lifeline, grassroots call center divested from police: 1-877-565-8860

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

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