A Teen Vogue article encouraging women to pleasure themselves to receive ‘magic’ orgasm has sparked mix reactions online — with some commenters furious by the sexual messaging.
The article facing backlash, titled How to Use Sex Magic to Manifest Your Best Self, spoke about ‘sex magic’ and how orgasms can be the most powerful form, even helping ‘manifest desires’.
‘In magic, orgasms are considered to be the ultimate magical force,’ the article read. ‘In fact, occultists believe that orgasms can help cleanse the body, produce magical power, and are a vital tool in manifesting desires.’
Interesting take: Teen Vogue published an article on June 25 informing its largely teen readership about the ‘magic’ behind orgasms (stock image)
Sexual: The article explained how ‘orgasms are considered to be the ultimate magical force’ and detailed how people could ‘manifest desires’
Mad: American Conservative, a right-leaning publication, put the article on blast
It went on to explain how people can focus their energy from orgasms to ultimately cast spells.
‘Sex magic can be an amazing way to start to implement goals and manifest dreams— all by concentrating and releasing one’s personal energy into the world,’ the article stated at the end.
After first being published online on June 25, the article was met with some backlash from people who believed a teen-focused magazine should not implore young females to masturbate and channel the orgasm towards ‘magic’.
One of the hardest critics against the article came from American Conservative, a right-leaning publication.
In an article slamming Teen Vogue, American Conservative wrote: ‘This encourages a level of self-delusion that even Teen Vogue should be ashamed of. Masturbation will not help you get an A in algebra, stop your parents from splitting up, get you the lead part in the school play, supersize your Instagram following, or keep Becky off your back.’
The biggest issue the publication took with the sex magic article was that it informed women they could control their lives through ‘the power of orgasms’.
This idea, the American Conservative article explained, was not a lesson teenagers should be learning.
Upset: But commenters online were concerned about the message the article was sending to teenagers, specifically female. Some even called the magazine ‘morally bankrupt’
Advocates: Other commenters thought conservatives were being hypocrites and showing ‘creepy interest’ in what women choose to do with their bodies
‘Manifesting one’s desires through drive, dedication, and not taking no for an answer is one thing, but it’s repulsive to tell young women — children, considering the target age group — that they can masturbate themselves to success,’ the article read.
Commenters online also thought the article was excessive with promoting both magic and masturbation.
One person wrote: ‘I have no words. Teen Vogue encouraging literal witchcraft.’
Other commenters were focused on the fact that the magazine was geared towards teenagers, yet it was promoting a controversial topic regarding sex.
‘Aint this teen vogue,’ one person questioned after seeing the article, while another person called the publication ‘morally bankrupt’.
But there were also people online who didn’t see the issue was the article, as it was only expressing a different viewpoint about orgasms and masturbation.
‘Girls — go for it and enjoy. And remember, masturbation will never lead to an unwanted pregnancy,’ one woman advised.
Another person wrote: ‘Conservatives with a creepy interest in what a woman does with her body. Shocker…’
Ultimately, the Teen Vogue article expressed its intention to serve as a guide to ‘getting in touch with yourself — magically or not’. But the intentions fell flat for critics.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Teen Vogue for a comment.