Closet Agony

The Bell Jar: Sylvia & Sexuality


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This episode covers Sylvia Plath's journey to discovering sexuality for herself and the obstacles she must overcome to do so. She confronts the double standard of purity women are held to as opposed to men. She recounts being assaulted by her date at a country club. And she also describes her first sexual encounter. We follow the trail of her experiences, from her first crush all the way up to the man she loses her virginity to and I simultaneously share my own experiences and how they relate to or contrast with Sylvias. It's honest and if you have trouble talking about or listening to people share their personal stories and experiences regarding sexual assault or abuse this episode might not be the one for you. 

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Closet AgonyBy Antigone Heartford