In a society where conversations about sex and sexuality are often cloaked in silence, Leeza Mangaldas has been making serious and sincere efforts to emerge as a beacon of change to empower women in unprecedented ways. 

It is no secret that we live in a world where women talking about sex is not very common!  As India’s foremost sex-positive content creator, Leeza has leveraged the power of digital platforms to dismantle taboos around sex and sexuality, educate the masses, and foster a culture of openness and acceptance. To that end, her books and entrepreneurial venture of self love products called Leezu’s have done justice to her vision of bringing change. 

What Caused Leeza To Talk About And Work Around Female Pleasure? 

Growing up in India, Leeza recognized a glaring void in accessible, non-judgmental information about sexual health and pleasure. While studying at Columbia University, she was involved in consent training workshops and safer sex education as a resident advisor. When she returned to India, the muddled understanding of sex and the whole idea of women talking about sex or people in general talking about sex was non-existent. All the taboo around the subject of women's sexual health inspired her to create content and entrepreneurial ventures that addressed these topics head-on. 

All that Leeza has done in this domain has been anchored to the belief that understanding one’s body and desires is fundamental to personal empowerment and well-being.

A Look At Leeza’s Work On Male And Female Sexual Health And Empowerment 

Leeza has had quite an illustrious journey when we look at the graph of her work. Here goes snippets of her journey from a content creator to a woman entrepreneur:

• Leeza's journey as a digital sex educator began in 2017 when she started posting informative videos about sexuality on YouTube. Her content was technically accurate, the tone of her narrative was judgment-free and the idea to have an educated woman talk about sex in a nonchalant yet impactful manner quickly resonated with a wide audience. 

• Leeza was aware of the linguistic diversity of her viewers and she planned to expand the reach of her content creating content in Hindi in 2020. 

• In 2021, she launched “The Sex Podcast with Leeza Mangaldas” on Spotify, where she answered commonly asked sex-related questions in Hindi. This platform made her engage with listeners on a more personal level. After that, came her collaboration with The Indian Express, “Love Matters,” where she talked about gender, identity, and breaking free from societal labels, further enriching the dialogue around sexuality.

• In October 2022, Leeza published her first book, “The Sex Book: A Joyful Journey of Self-Discovery.” Published by HarperCollins, the book breaks down topics like sexual anatomy, consent, contraception, STIs, pleasure, and relationships in a very comprehensible way. It even tackles difficult but necessary conversations, like how to talk to parents and children about sex. The book is a resource that can benefit people of all ages. 

• In 2022, Leeza expanded her mission by founding “Leezu’s,” a sexual wellness brand that offers beautiful, easy-to-use products designed to inspire delight and self-discovery, and make playtime so much more euphoric, comfortable, and fun! This venture aligns with her advocacy for pleasure-inclusive education and promoting a holistic understanding of sexual health. Through Leezu’s and other ventures, Leeza champions inclusivity and accessibility because sex education and materials around the same tend to focus solely on heterosexual, cisgender individuals, leaving out the experiences of LGBTQ+ people. Leeza has successfully tried to change this entire landscape. 

Awards And Accolades For Leeza’s Work On Female Pleasure

GQ India’s 25 Most Influential Young Indian

She was named one of GQ India’s 25 Most Influential Young Indians in 2021 and received the Google x SheThePeople Digital Women Award for Content. These accolades are a testimony to her burgeoning influence and the transformative impact of her work on female self-pleasure, sexuality and empowerment has been an intersection of pleasure and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). 

 Cosmopolitan India Blogger Award 

She won the Sexual Health Influencer of the Year award at the Cosmopolitan India Blogger Awards in 2021-22. Moreover, Leeza is also a recipient of The Pleasure Project Fellowship. Moving ahead, Leeza won the Golden Mike Award for Best Podcast in 2022.

UN Women Ally
Leeza’s name was included in Femina’s Fab 40 list in 2023 due to her achievements. To top it all,  Leeza is also a UN Women Ally.

Parting Words 

Through her content, Leeza teaches women that it’s okay to desire, to explore, and to prioritize your own satisfaction. She normalizes conversations about masturbation, orgasm, and body acceptance and plays a pivotal role in empowering women to move beyond guilt and embrace their sexuality with confidence.

Leeza Mangaldas’s revolutionary and transformative efforts are all about giving women the tools to understand, embrace, and celebrate their sexuality in a society that has long tried to suppress it.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it difficult for women to orgasm?

For some women, reaching orgasm can be more challenging than for men, due to factors like physical, emotional, or psychological influences. Many women may need more time, specific stimulation, or a strong emotional connection to orgasm. It's also common for women to experience variability in how easily or frequently they reach orgasm, as each person's body and preferences are different. Communication, trust, and understanding between partners can play a big role in improving sexual experiences.

• Who thinks more about sex; men or women? 

On average, men tend to think about sex more often than women. Studies suggest that men think about sex around 19 times per day, while women report thinking about it about 10 times. However, this can vary widely between individuals, and cultural or psychological factors play a big role in these differences.

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