As a sculptor and feminist, it’s perhaps not surprising that I came to create Viva la Flying Vulva — a project about reclaiming and revitalizing the vulva, a part of the female anatomy that has been practically erased from our society or, on the flip side, given a really bad rap.

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For the longest time, I didn’t even know it was called a vulva. I thought it was called a vagina. I heard it being called clit, twat, cunt, pussy, box, slit and many other names. It took me a long time to learn its proper name, and once I did, I became insistent on calling it a VULVA.

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The vulva is the external part of female sexual anatomy, while the vagina is the muscular canal extending internally from the vulvar vestibule toward the cervix and uterus. This distinction matters because the vulva contains many of the structures involved in sexual pleasure, yet our culture has historically given remarkably little attention to understanding, seeing, or celebrating it.

 

Why does this matter?

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There is important stuff going on down there. Understanding and accepting an essential part of my sexual anatomy has changed the way I relate to my body. The more I learn about it, the more curious, confident and connected I become. And I want other people to experience that too. I believe our relationship with our bodies and sexuality can influence how we understand ourselves, how we communicate, how we experience intimacy, and how confidently we move through the world. I want us to have vulvas that can fly free and proud.

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From Artist to Sexuality Educator

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My journey with Viva la Flying Vulva began through art, but it has grown into something much larger. For more than twenty years, I have worked as an artist, sculptor, writer, performer, educator and facilitator. My creative practice has always been interested in the body, identity, expression and the stories we carry about ourselves.

 

Through Viva la Flying Vulva, I began bringing those interests together with sexuality education. I have created and facilitated the Vulva Forest Walk, combining art, storytelling and performance; developed Vulva Dialogues, which invite open and meaningful conversations about sexuality and the body; and created This Is My Vulva, a theatre performance exploring women's relationships with their vulvas through personal stories, performance and embodied expression.

 

These experiences made me increasingly curious about what happens when we create spaces where people can speak honestly about their bodies, sexuality, relationships and sense of self. That curiosity led me to pursue formal education in sexuality and therapeutic practice.

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My Educational Journey

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In 2026, I completed Foundations in Professional Sexuality Practices through the University of Guelph, expanding my knowledge of sexuality, sexual health, relationships, professional practice and sexuality-informed approaches to working with people.

I have also completed training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy through the University of Toronto and Sex Therapy Practitioner training through Efficient Therapist.

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These studies build upon many years of experience as an educator and facilitator and reflect my commitment to continuing to learn, develop my skills and approach sexuality work responsibly and ethically.

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My goal is to bring together my background in art, education, sexuality and embodiment to create spaces where people can explore themselves with greater curiosity, compassion and freedom.

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What I Do

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Today, I offer sexuality education and sexuality and intimacy coaching through Viva la Flying Vulva. My work is educational and exploratory. I offer a supportive space for people who want to better understand their bodies, sexuality, intimacy, relationships and experiences of shame or disconnection.

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I use conversation, creative exploration, reflective exercises and embodiment practices to help people explore questions that are sometimes difficult to put into words.

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I believe that sexuality is not simply something we do. It is connected to how we inhabit our bodies, how we understand ourselves, how we relate to others and how freely we are able to express ourselves.

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My Vision

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Supporting Viva la Flying Vulva means supporting a broader shift in how we understand the vulva, women's health, sexuality and equity. I want to help create a culture where bodies are not sources of shame or silence, where people have accurate information about their sexual anatomy, and where sexuality can be approached with curiosity rather than fear.

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Celebrate. Educate. Empower.

That is the heart of Viva la Flying Vulva.