Sex Day
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The pill and the sexual revolution. The FDA's 1960 approval of Enovid, the first oral contraceptive, gave women direct control over reproduction for the first time. By 1965,6 million American womenwere using the pill. Combined with second-wave feminism and a broader cultural rejection of postwar conservatism, contraception reshaped the social framework around sex, moving it from a strictly procreative context into one that acknowledged pleasure and personal choice
History
The pill and the sexual revolution. The FDA's 1960 approval of Enovid, the first oral contraceptive, gave women direct control over reproduction for the first time. By 1965,6 million American womenwere using the pill. Combined with second-wave feminism and a broader cultural rejection of postwar conservatism, contraception reshaped the social framework around sex, moving it from a strictly procreative context into one that acknowledged pleasure and personal choice
How It's Celebrated
Sex Day is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.