An actress from Ways of Vagina performs in the play, which was inspired by The VaginaMonologues. Photo: Courtesy of Xiao Yue
Controversy erupted last month when HappyPlayTime, a crowdfunded app that usesgames to teach women about genital anatomy and masturbation techniques, was rejectedby Apple's App Store due to its inappropriate "erotic and mature themes."
The app aims to "eliminate the stigma around women's masturbation," according to itsofficial website. HappyPlayTime creator Tina Gong writes on the app's blog that her team'smission is to see "more women be vocal about their sexuality - in particular, aboutmasturbation."
Much like the app, women's masturbation is a taboo subject in China. But that hasn'tprevented HappyPlayTime generating interest and support among some Chinese women.
"We are waiting for the Android version of the app," said Xiao Yue, a local feminist whomade headlines in March after marching from Beijing to Guangzhou, Guangdong Province,to raise awareness about sexual assault in China. "I was surprised [it was banned] becauseI thought Apple was an open-minded company. This allows us to see clearly which genderlacks sexual freedom."
As a conservative country, China has long grappled with how to effectively teach sexeducation. But as the door gradually opens and awareness increases, topics once off-limitslike women's masturbation are being discussed and even encouraged by social activists andscholars.
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