What Did Emily Ratajkowski Learn About Herself During Her Intimacy Break?

Synopsis
Emily Ratajkowski's insightful journey during her celibacy led her to discover profound connections between intimacy and creativity. She shares her revelations on the multiple facets of sex and intimacy, challenging societal norms and exploring their impact on art and relationships.
Key Takeaways
- Period of celibacy led to improved writing skills.
- Intimacy can be expressed in many forms.
- Societal views on sex are often too narrow.
- Sex can serve various purposes in relationships.
- Writing about intimacy requires authenticity over conventional standards.
Los Angeles, June 3 (NationPress) Hollywood actress Emily Ratajkowski discovered that she was able to enhance her writing skills after taking a break from intimacy.
The 33-year-old star recently underwent a phase of celibacy and stated that her work quality improved during this period, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.
In an interview with ‘Interview’ magazine, she shared, “I actually just went through a period of celibacy and I had drinks with my friend. I was like, ‘I’ve noticed that I’ve really been able to write better’. He responded beautifully, saying, ‘Ultimately, making art or wanting sex and connection are both about seeking connection from other people, and so it makes sense that that energy would be interchangeable.’”
According to ‘Female First UK’, she expressed that society often misinterprets the purpose of sex, highlighting that the same type of intimacy can be achieved through various means.
She elaborated, “I think one of the mistakes we make as a culture is thinking of sex as a single category of experience. We feel we should derive oxytocin and intimacy from it, or orgasms or self-esteem. We are told that there are numerous benefits to sex, many of which contradict each other. I have learned that sex can express a multitude of things, even within a single relationship. For instance, sex can serve as a form of catharsis. You might be working through something or seeking closeness.”
“It can be playful, it can be autoerotic, or even a means of grieving together. Similar to hugging, talking, walking, or meditating, sex can embody various meanings. I often discuss this with my writing students, who fear writing sex scenes because they feel it must be a 'good' scene. But I challenge them, asking, ‘What does that even mean outside of your character’s context?’ It simply exists, just like every other scene,” she added.