In the article “You Want Me to do What?” written by Maura Kelly in the November 2009 issue of Marie Claire the author describes a situation in which a man is sexually into something that is not typical of a straight man. While engaging in sexual intercourse the man preferred the woman to be dominant. He also preferred anal sex over the typical missionary position.

This not only shocked the woman he was with but it shocked me as well. What does this mean for woman? Is this a new form of equality? In some ways sex can define who a person is. Some people feel more comfortable identifying with their sex. I am a heterosexual female. That is a part of who I am. Others may define who they are by calling themselves gay or lesbian. When a woman takes the dominant role is she really a woman or does she become the man? In the end of the article the couple decided to break things off due to the awkwardness that arose after the sex. I think that awkwardness was due to society’s norms. In society woman are meant to be submissive not dominant. I think the times are changing and woman playing the dominant role should be embraced not turned away from. Any opportunity for women to get ahead in the world and in bed should be taken into account and embraced. I think that this new sexual role for woman equalizes them. Now more than ever is the perfect opportunity for women all over the world to reshape the way society views women’s roles in the world of sex. If women want to take control then this is a good place to start. I believe that sex is a moment in time when people are more vulnerable, exposed, and powerful. First step the bedroom, next step the world.