Myself and my wife had an exciting time modelling for Ricardo. He was professional, mature and very respectful. It has been a pleasure to work with him and also see his art improve. We shot over a year ago and have seen growth in our own relationship. Watching Ricardos art grow simce our time with him last maked me also recognize the changes that Sarah amd I have gone through. We loved adding to his portfolio and would do so again!Jan and Sarah

Here is how I would explain my definition of the sex godess experience: first of all one of the definition of a godess is An image of a female supernatural being; an idol. If their is an idol I would like to represent, it has to do with honesty. The project has all to do about that. I did not know what it was, got explain very little and joined in because I wanted to do a photoshoot with the person I love and I trust him enough to new it would not be a boring project. As soon as the camera shot us I felt like the project represented…

Model One: Through a perfect alignment of cosmic forces and informed agentic choicemaking, i (somewha unexpectedly) landed in the Sex Goddess Project. Initially, when i read about Ricardo’s work, i didn’t think that i met the profile of the goddesses that he works with; i don’t feel as confident or shameless as i would like to be. But i am sex positive, authentic in my self, & an enthusiastic lover. After talking about ourselves and art & sex politics, and after having watched my girlfriend & her husband’s hot shoot, any doubts i had melted away into a recognition of the fundamental naturalness of sex & the collective joy of…

When I frst read Ricardo’s description of his Sex Goddess Project, and his motivation for doing it, I knew immediately that I wanted to support the project. It felt important to me. I was so excited that it didn’t cross my mind that by doing so, I would be a “model”. Me? A model? Crazy idea! But apparently I’m an exhibitionist, which everyone other than me already knew. I did two shoots with Ricardo. The frst was a solo shoot. He was patient and made sure all my questions were answered before proceeding with the shoot. We discovered we had a special relationship with each other. Weare both very strong…

“Because, as you know, usually when sex is portrayed on film it’s with beautiful people and perfect bodies. It sends the message that passion and sexual pleasure only belong to a select few. One of my favorite things about your work is the realness, the imperfectness, the not so beautiful bodies… It celebrates the intimacy of humanness. <3”

With the lights and cameras in place, you would think I was on set for one of my porn or exotic photography shoots. But on Monday, March 14th that wasn’t the case, and Jadis White wasn’t making an appearance. As ayoung, black, and natural BBW I often seek out opportunities to embrace my authentic self and photographer Ricardo Scipio brought me one of those chances through his “Sex Goddess Project”. There is a great divide in the black community when it comes to feminism, gender equality, and human sexuality. There is much stigma placed on women who are openly sexual, and the “respectibility” movement inthe enlightened black community shames those…

I have been so fascinated at my response to the preview you’ve sent me. Iwatched it twice and let it just bounce around in me before watching itagain last night, and then tonight. I have as many questions as I do observations, and I will save some ofthose for another email, as they are not yet fully formed. But, let me beginwith this … I was surprised, I didn’t know how I was going to feel. I thoughtpossibilities of being turned on, grossed out and disgusted, turned upsidedown, but as I sat with it I realized something very different washappening. I won’t deny a lovely low grade tingle buzz running…

“I’ve spent time reading some of your articles as well as the articles of some of your brave models. I’m feeling a little breathless and stunned. Your project is inspired by the Goddess herself and I’m grateful the Muse has beckoned you back. Our world, our cultures, our men and our women need this. It’s healing work that you’re doing…that is obvious. Your words and your images speak to my heart. While they crack me open and cause me to feel a sense of excitement (and joy that someone is doing this!), simultaneously, I feel scared because I am deeply interested in your work. And if I were to model…

“I love your work because it’s real, it’s brave, it’s empowering, and it matters. The more I’m exposed to it, the more I understand of myself and others and the world around me. It’s deep, it’s a whole dialogue. It’s not just about creating a beautiful image, it’s about creating a beautiful world. Your art is medicine. I feel so grateful that I get the pleasure of witnessing it and even of being a part of it. Thank you.”

I am officially a Sex Goddess. Having that title is an amazing feeling. The empowerment of being recognized in a positive way, for my sexual prowess is so refreshing. Society as a whole looks down on me and my outlook on sexuality. It is such a sad reality that a person especially a woman is labeled a slut and is looked down on. That violence is so widely accepted and sex isn’t. I fully embrace my “Slutiness”, I love myself and all that I do. I hold no shame in how I carry myself or the sexual activities I enjoy. I enjoy it, it makes me happy & makes me…