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By Lauren Porter · Updated December 6, 2020

When it comes to sexual satisfaction, Gabrielle Union is advocating that everyone get the pleasure they deserve in the bedroom. 

The actress and author of the new memoir, We’re Going To Need More Wine, had Twitter in shambles after discussing reciprocity on Sway In The Morning last Friday.

Speaking candidly about masturbating as early as 5 years old, the Being Mary Jane star said that no one should be ashamed about demanding what they need in the bedroom. 

 

“Listen, it’s all about equality and a lot of times especially women feel like I’m going to lose him if I don’t do XYZ and there’s never any thought to the woman enjoying, or having any expectation of enjoying sex,” Union said. “I’m just a vessel for somebody else’s sexual gratification, and we have to take that back. We have to demand equality everywhere.”

Upon hearing her comments about reciprocity, which then turned into a conversation about anal sex, Twitter responded accordingly. 

When Gabrielle Union asks if she can try your drink pic.twitter.com/wFC5csexnM

— 20 Days Til LSU Gets Smacked (@Team__305) October 20, 2017

Really didnt need to kick my weekend off with Gabrielle Union confessing to eating manbutt. Y'all could've saved that shit for a Tuesday,man

— Beyonce has an uncle named Larry Beyince. Bruh.... (@DragonflyJonez) October 20, 2017

When they tell Wade why Gabrielle Union trending pic.twitter.com/jJHjhQc2a3

— Young Steph Curry (@DaLightSkinGoat) October 20, 2017

After Twitter went on the attack, the 44-year-old went on the defense regarding her comments and clarified that she was speaking specifically about equal sexual pleasure between two consenting partners, no matter what the act is.

I was talking about is reciprocity. Sexual gratification should include BOTH partners. Women shouldnt be only givers. Used humor 2 mk the pt https://t.co/Rogy7cK3WI

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 21, 2017

I was talking about advice in my book #WereGonnaNeedMoreWine about sexual expectations & judgement. Y'all implied wht u wanted out of a joke https://t.co/Rogy7cK3WI

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 21, 2017

Judgement about sexual gratification is what keeps people sexually repressed & having uneven sexual experiences.

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 21, 2017

Whats shocking is that ppl are shocked that a grown ass woman has the balls to speak openly & honestly about sex. Y'all are comedy.

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 21, 2017

I'm 45 & just got married, sooo my sexual experience covers DECADES lol my sexual life didn't just start with my 2nd marriage. God bless yal

— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 21, 2017

If the internet learned anything over the weekend, it’s that Gabby is all about the give and the take. Honestly, there is nothing wrong with that!

TOPICS:  Gabrielle Union
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