Scarlett Johansson thinks it is still ‘forbidden’ for women to talk about their s*x lives.
The 32-year-old actress said women are labelled as ‘sluts’ and ‘s*xual deviants’ for admitting to enjoying s*x.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan magazine, Scarlett said: ‘When women talk about enjoying s*x, it’s almost forbidden. Just having a healthy s*xual attitude, you are labeled as loose, wild, a slut.
‘You have no morals, and you’re seen as some kind of s*xual deviant or someone who can’t be in a monogamous relationship. The minute you talk about enjoying yourself, being curious, that is still taboo.’
Johannson – who has a two-year-old daughter, Rose, with her estranged husband Romain Dauriac – has also been vocal in her support for Planned Parenthood.
The actress thinks it is also time to remove the ‘stigma’ surrounding reproductive rights and supports the not-for-profit organisation which gives reproductive healthcare to women around the world.
The Ghost in the Shell actress explained: ‘There’s no reason we shouldn’t be talking about our reproductive rights.
‘They’re something we have to fight for and continue to protect. There’s nothing icky about talking about that stuff. Of course, it’s private and it’s your body, but we should take the stigma away.’
Scarlett has admitted that being outspoken about such emotive issues risks losing her some long-time fans.
But the Hollywood star feels it’s important to make her voice heard, and she hopes her daughter will one day follow in her footsteps.
Scarlett added: ‘Whenever you speak publicly, it’s always a risk, right? Maybe you’ll lose some followers. But if you have something to say, it can be really impactful.
‘I hope my daughter finds her voice and feels like she can engage anyone in any number of topics. I grew up in an environment that encouraged activism, so I never thought about the effect that it would have on my career at any stage. But I know it’s a luxury, and not everybody has that luxury.’
Good point, well made, Scarlett.
SOURCE: metro.co.uk
