Until men start fighting our rights, we should stop having sex – Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe wants people to ‘start respecting the vaginia.’ And she’s offered a bold suggestion on how society can achieve that goal.

In an interview in Marie Claire’s ‘The Future Is Female’ issue, the very outspoken artist said women should consider conducting a sex strike to advance gender equality.

‘People have to start respecting the vagina. Until every man is fighting for our rights, we should consider stopping having sex. I love men. But evil men? I will not tolerate that. You don’t deserve to be in my presence. If you’re going to own this world and this is how you’re going to rule this world, I am not going to contribute anymore until you change it. We have to realize our power and our magic. Because I am all about black girl magic, even though I’m standing with all women. But this year? This year, I am so care free black girl.’

The concept of a sex strike, also known as Lysistratic non-action, dates all the way back to ancient Greece.

Shortly after the article was published, Monáe cleared up her statements on Twitter, insisting she does not believe sex is a ‘bargaining tool.’