By: Olivia Walters
Boudoir cannabis is a growing photography genre embodying the essence of femininity in more ways than one.
Using alluring visual imagery, female “cannapreneurs” expose the intersection of sexuality and cannabis to capture messages of empowerment.
But sexy is only half of the story.
The novelty of legalized cannabis as an industry is new for many people. Add boudoir to the mix and you might have a recipe for confusion.
Luckily, there are women showing up online to educate the world. After all, cannabis is inherently feminine since cultivation depends on female reproductive organs.
Female plants make it possible to produce different strains of marijuana. Cannabis is also a known aphrodisiac with the power to increase sexual pleasure.
Paired with boudoir photography, cannabis is a gateway to education, helping women feel more confident about their sexuality.
Women in cannabis are not “stoners.” Destigmatization underscores their advocacy for social justice and body positivity.
They’re not just models either. The term “cannapreneur” describes a business-minded individual who sells a service or product related to the cannabis plant.
Women in boudoir cannabis are also photographers, social media managers, and online coaches.
Their creative expression speaks to a new era of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Cannabis culture celebrates consent, mental health, and female empowerment. And at Miss Marijuana, we’re here for it.
Sexy and smart? Check out these four women in boudoir cannabis.
Sweet Dee
Sweet Dee is a LA-based creator with years of experience in the cannabis industry.
She’s a journalist and photographer who started out cultivating marijuana in Washington.
“I felt like my life was a movie,” she said.
As she learned more about extraction methods and continued to use cannabis medically, she began building an online presence that has since grown to over 13,000 followers.
Her Instagram is a portfolio of boudoir-style images and socially-responsible depictions of the cannabis plant.
Sweet Dee combines sensuality and activism in her art to support the safety of sex workers, women, people of color, those with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other marginalized groups.
She doesn’t shy away from the sex worker label as she believes her services help to reduce and close stigma against sex work.
On OnlyFans, Sweet Dee has complete control over the content she produces.
“I do agree that not all female sexuality is intended for the male gaze or even public consumption, but I think we should start calling sex work what it is when we see it,” she explains, “because avoiding the use of the phrase (in my eyes) further stigmatizes it.”
Sweet Dee’s brand is a beautiful combination of sensual imagery and activism. In front of the camera, she experiments with different poses to be able to direct other women.
She wants women to see themselves as uniquely gorgeous and stop being their own worst critics.
Take a look at Sweet Dee yourself
Sydney Slabs
The next lady to follow is Sydney Slabs, a Colorado-based freelance photographer specializing in boudoir cannabis sessions.
Her Instagram bio headlines her goal to showcase the beauty of natural medicine.
Her pictures capture the magic of cannabis and feminine energy. We love that she has an eye for elegance when photographing models.
Sydney Slabs’ story-telling is rooted in female empowerment because she works with all shapes and sizes.
Inclusivity and comfortability are two of her principles as a photographer.
Sydney Slabs considers imagery as well as story when conceptualizing photoshoots.
Her boudoir images are often paired with explanations about the history and legalization of cannabis.
When she’s not taking pictures of women, she shoots campaigns for cannabis and hemp brands.
Each of her pictures is carefully edited to celebrate the cannabis lifestyle.
Sydney Slabs’ vision is making an impact on normalizing female bodies. Miss Marijuana stands by women empowering women. You should too.
Carli Jo
Carli Jo has a flair for helping women spice up their sex lives. Her job as a cannabis sensuality coach is to help women slow down, connect, and worship their bodies.
With more than 11,000 followers, Carli Jo’s Instagram is a stunning compilation of educational videos, graphics, and boudoir photoshoots.
When she turned 30, Carli Jo experienced a sexual awakening after cannabis helped her tap into her body and pleasure.
“People have been using cannabis as a portal into sexuality for thousands of years,” she said.
The former Bachelor casting producer now works with women “to shed the layers of shame” associated with achieving orgasm with cannabis use.
Carli Jo offers one-on-one coaching that teaches women how to relax and receive to awaken their divine feminine.
Themes of spirituality often appear in her work. Her go-to blessing “may this cannabis bless my heart” is one she shares with her students to promote acceptance of female pleasure.
In front of the camera, Carli Jo loves showing the “in-between” of sex and humor.
She’s empowered by showing both silly mishaps and sexy poses during boudoir cannabis shoots.
You can take advantage of her confidence and experience with her free class called “How to Get Out of Your Head and Into Pleasure.” Better sex and more marijuana? Yes, please.
Sarah Jain
Last but not least, Sarah Jain is a freelance cannabis model and hash sommelier working in North California.
More than 70,000 people follow along as she shares images of boudoir-themed photoshoots with cannabis on Instagram.
Her decade-long career in modeling has taught her how to feel comfortable and empowered on and off-camera.
Sarah Jain has seen the cannabis modeling genre flourish into the opportunity it is today.
Being able to live in the moment and feel free during photoshoots helped Sarah Jain’s confidence.
Her suggestion to the next generation of cannabis models is to not exclusively work with agencies.
Try working for yourself, she says, since freelancing can open doors to new career opportunities.
Sarah Jain travels to culinary events to educate people about dabbing and dining.
When asked how she deals with online harassment, Sarah Jain strongly recommends deleting, blocking, and not engaging.
That way, she continues to enjoy her work while showing women how to feel empowered by their bodies.
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Olivia Walters is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.