“If you really want to know a people, start by looking inside their bedrooms," says Shereen El Feki, who traveled through the Middle East for five years, talking to people about sex. While those conversations reflected rigid norms and deep repression, El Feki also discovered that sexual conservatism in the Arab world is a relatively new thing. She wonders: could a re-emergence of public dialogue lead to more satisfying, and safer, sex lives?

Shereen El Feki: A little-told tale of sex and sensuality

A little-told tale of sex and sensuality

Exploring Arab sexual norms reveals a shift towards conservatism, contrasting with a historically rich dialogue on sexuality.

Sexuality education's absence in schools and family discussions leads to challenges, exemplified by Faiza's story of virgin birth.

A call for a sexual evolution in the Arab world, not revolution, aspiring for autonomy and dignity in personal and public spheres.