NETFLIX'S MINX: Feminism, Erotica, and Power in Print

NETFLIX'S MINX: Feminism, Erotica, and Power in Print

From Live Life Lubricated: Living a Life of Shameless Embodiment. by Katy Rayne

February 16, 2026 · 12 min · Season 3 · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode explores the revolutionary themes of feminism and women's sexuality in the Minx TV series and its connection to a 1970s erotic magazine.

In this episode, we explore the seductive power of the Minx TV series — a bold, fictional reimagining of how women’s sexuality and feminist ideals found an unexpected home inside a 1970s erotic magazine. We’ll get into what made Minx so revolutionary, how it challenges the male gaze, and why it still speaks volumes about women’s pleasure, freedom, and visibility today. From glossy centerfolds to glossy websites — we’re breaking down how owning your sensual expression IS business strateg...

People in this episode

Host: Katy Rayne

Topics covered

  • feminism
  • erotica
  • women's sexuality
  • 1970s culture
  • media representation

Keywords

  • Minx
  • feminism
  • erotica
  • women's pleasure
  • male gaze
  • sensual expression
  • 1970s

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Minx

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