Image courtesy of Sophia Andreazz, used with permission. In the ongoing fight for gender equality and women's rights, a powerful and transformative wave is sweeping through feminist movements worldwide. The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) and Kohl, a Journal for Body and Gender Research, came together to create a collection of articles that challenges traditional ideas about pleasure, sexuality, and the human body, “Transnational Embodiment.” This collection amplifies the voices of feminist storytellers who dare to break free from societal constraints. In this review, we will explore three remarkable pieces written by AWID members, delving into their powerful narratives that celebrate joy, resilience, and defiance. Get ready to embark on a journey that will challenge your perspective and inspire you to embrace pleasure on your own terms. Image courtesy of Sophia Andreazz, used with permission. Lina B takes us on a poetic journey in her review of “MANGO” by Jurema Araújo. Lina highlights the significance of reclaiming language around pleasure and sexuality, shedding light on the power of celebrating love within her community. Forbidden fruit, melons, papaya, grapefruit, and more have long been used in literature to allude to and symbolize sex and sexual organs. In this piece, Araújo uses a fruit native to and common in her homeland, Brazil. The mango in this poem does not just represent sensuality and sex, it symbolizes familiarity too. For a South American, mangos are comfort, safety, and homeland. Araújo’s erotic poetry stops to celebrate pleasure and transcends that to decolonize the language around pleasure and sexuality by painting a powerful and colorful image of what love is like in her community, “honeydewed, -and- sweetened”! Read the full issue here in English, French, and Spanish. Read Araújo’s original piece here in English, French, and Spanish. Image courtesy of Sophia Andreazz, used with permission. “Sexting Like a Feminist: Humor in the Digital Feminist Revolution” explores the empowering nature of feminist sexting, challenging societal norms and creating a safe space for personal exploration. In her review, Charlotte Hopmans explores the empowering nature of feminist sexting, drawing from her own experiences to resonate with Chinelo Onwualu's piece. Hopmans shares the initial fears and vulnerabilities associated with sexting, but as trust deepened, it became a powerful tool for connection and self-exploration. The author highlights the transformative potential of sexting through a feminist framework, emphasizing the importance of consent, trust, and creativity. By way of intimate virtual exchanges, individuals can break free from societal expectations and embrace the playful exploration of their sexual identities. As I read this text, it resonated with my own sexting experiences and highlighted the transformative potential of sexting within a feminist framework. Initially, sexting felt simultaneously scary, vulnerable, and distant. Stories of non-consensual sharing made me feel fearful, while sharing intimate desires through text added a weird sense of vulnerable distance. However, as trust grew in my long-distance relationship, sexting became a powerful tool to strengthen our connection. Through sexting we expressed desires and fantasies explicitly, allowing us to explore and understand our own and each other's sexuality despite physical separation. The distance compelled us to be more open and gave voice to our deepest desires that we might not had learned to share otherwise. As our sexting journey evolved, we crafted detailed stories based on our fantasies. This creative exploration was such a fun(ny) experience, often leading to laughter at the absurdity and playfulness of our stories. Sexting became a sanctuary for mutual sexual expression. Those cute sexts turned into full-on detailed collaborative stories where we took turns to write the next “scene.” This sexting experience empowered me to find my voice in the virtual bedroom and confidently express my desires. This process led to a greater sense of empowerment and curiosity about my own desires and sexuality. Sexting encouraged me to break free from societal expectations and embrace the creative and playful exploration of my sexual identity. It helped me reclaim my voice and deepen my connection with my partner and myself. “Sexting Like a Feminist” was a reminder that when approached with consent, trust, some creativity, and a feminist perspective, sexting can be a transformative experience that goes beyond physical boundaries. Read Chinelo’s original piece here in English, French, and Spanish. Image courtesy of Sophia Andreazz, used with permission.