“The Golden Girls” is coming to Hulu! Finally, every episode of the classic sitcom will be available for binging.
Seeing life through the lenses of Dorothy (Bea Arthur), Sophia (Estelle Getty), Rose (Betty White), and Blanche (Rue McClanahan) shifted feminism’s view of aging and gained the show 68 well-deserved Emmy nominations.
“The Golden Girls” reminds us that not all is lost as we age, a process we’re all undergoing at this very moment. No character embodies this more than Blanche Devereaux, the original Samantha Jones.
Blanche is feisty, spunky, and sexually free. She’s unconcerned with society’s perception of women who take full advantage of their sexual agency. Blanche created the blueprint for sexual autonomy on TV.
Here’s why Blanche is the OG golden girl when it comes to sex, confidence, and spunk:
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She oozes confidence.
She’s straightforward about what she wants.
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She knows the value of a good orgasm.
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She’s unashamed of her robust sex life.
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She realizes her sex drive is high — and doesn’t apologize for it.
Talk to moms about mom stuff. And make money doing it.
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She has no inhibitions, even when it comes to the kinkier aspects of getting freaky.
