Featuring Articles on Male Sensuality and Expression
While primarily female-focused, Cheri included content exploring male sensuality and emotional expression.
This broadened the magazine's inclusivity.
The History of Cheri
Cheri is an American women's magazine that was launched in New York City in September 1986. It covered topics such as fashion, beauty, relationships, and sex. Its articles were written for and by young women who identified as feminists and wanted to explore their sexuality through writing. In its early years, Cheri featured articles on female sexual pleasure and exploration but did not include much content on male sensuality or emotional expression.
Female-Focused Content
In the beginning, Cheri wrote about how women could enhance their own physical appearance and sexual experiences. The magazine also discussed societal pressures placed on women around their bodies, including body image and gender roles. Many of these pieces focused on empowering women to be more open about their desires and to take ownership of their sexuality.
Male Sensuality and Emotional Expression
As time went on, Cheri began to feature articles on male sensuality and emotional expression. This helped to broaden the magazine's appeal beyond just young women and opened up a new conversation around masculinity. The articles discussed male sexual desire, intimacy with partners, and ways to express emotions without being seen as weak or unmasculine. Some examples of these types of stories included:
- "How Men Can Achieve Orgasm"
- "Exploring Intimacy With Your Partner"
- "What Does It Mean To Be A Man?"
Expanded Topics
Eventually, Cheri expanded even further into new areas such as parenting, workplace issues, and health. While they still covered some topics related to sexuality, it became less focused solely on female readers. The magazine continues to exist today in an online format and is still known for its inclusivity and unique approach to writing about relationships and sex.