Pop star Robyn has long been known for her unapologetic attitude and bold approach to music. Her latest single, "Sexistential," finds the Swedish singer tackling a sensitive topic with trademark confidence and wit. After becoming a mother four years ago, Robyn began questioning societal expectations around sex and motherhood.
In an interview with her OBGYN, Robyn shared that if she were to choose a sperm donor, it would be Adam Driver – an unexpected reference that left the medical professional confused but amused. However, when pressed further, the doctor made a surprising comparison: Zohan's infamous dance moves from Adam Sandler's 2008 film "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
Robyn takes this moment as an opportunity to showcase her unique perspective on motherhood and desire. The result is "Sexistential," a high-energy electro-rap track that defies conventions and challenges listeners to join her in embracing their sensuality.
Throughout the song, Robyn confronts the conflicting ideas of motherhood she's encountered – both the intense physicality of giving birth and the spiritual act of letting go on the dance floor. For Robyn, these two experiences are intertwined, offering a moment of profound connection with her own body.
However, not everyone will appreciate this unapologetic take on sex and motherhood. Critics may label "Sexistential" as cringeworthy or tone-deaf, a view that ignores Robyn's intention to subvert expectations and push boundaries.
This criticism is familiar for women in pop who return to their music after becoming mothers. The assumption that desire falls away with age or that motherhood means surrendering one's identity persists, even for artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who have all challenged these stereotypes.
For Robyn, "Sexistential" is more than just a song – it's an invitation to join her in redefining the boundaries of sex, motherhood, and desire. In her words, "I feel like the purpose of my life is to stay horny." As she navigates the complexities of motherhood, Robyn finds joy in embracing her sensuality, whether that means breastfeeding on Instagram or dancing to her heart's content.
Ultimately, "Sexistential" represents a bold redefinition of what it means to be a woman in pop. It's an invitation to celebrate our desires, challenge societal expectations, and find freedom in the spaces where we're allowed to be ourselves – even if that means being deemed "cringeworthy" by others.
In an interview with her OBGYN, Robyn shared that if she were to choose a sperm donor, it would be Adam Driver – an unexpected reference that left the medical professional confused but amused. However, when pressed further, the doctor made a surprising comparison: Zohan's infamous dance moves from Adam Sandler's 2008 film "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
Robyn takes this moment as an opportunity to showcase her unique perspective on motherhood and desire. The result is "Sexistential," a high-energy electro-rap track that defies conventions and challenges listeners to join her in embracing their sensuality.
Throughout the song, Robyn confronts the conflicting ideas of motherhood she's encountered – both the intense physicality of giving birth and the spiritual act of letting go on the dance floor. For Robyn, these two experiences are intertwined, offering a moment of profound connection with her own body.
However, not everyone will appreciate this unapologetic take on sex and motherhood. Critics may label "Sexistential" as cringeworthy or tone-deaf, a view that ignores Robyn's intention to subvert expectations and push boundaries.
This criticism is familiar for women in pop who return to their music after becoming mothers. The assumption that desire falls away with age or that motherhood means surrendering one's identity persists, even for artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who have all challenged these stereotypes.
For Robyn, "Sexistential" is more than just a song – it's an invitation to join her in redefining the boundaries of sex, motherhood, and desire. In her words, "I feel like the purpose of my life is to stay horny." As she navigates the complexities of motherhood, Robyn finds joy in embracing her sensuality, whether that means breastfeeding on Instagram or dancing to her heart's content.
Ultimately, "Sexistential" represents a bold redefinition of what it means to be a woman in pop. It's an invitation to celebrate our desires, challenge societal expectations, and find freedom in the spaces where we're allowed to be ourselves – even if that means being deemed "cringeworthy" by others.
Her reference to Adam Driver is genius btw, who knew that would be a thing 
. And can we talk about how refreshing it is for a woman in pop to say she feels horny after having kids? Like, shouldn't that just be a normal part of life? I'm not sure about the critics saying it's tone-deaf, but honestly, who gets to decide what's cringeworthy and what's empowering? Robyn's got this! 
. but seriously, this song "Sexistential" is like a wake-up call to all the people out there who think desire dies after having kids. not for robyn, btw! 
her confidence and wit are goals, but what really gets me is how unapologetic she is about embracing her sensuality as a mom it's like she's saying f**k the haters and let's get horny 
i love that she's pushing boundaries and challenging societal expectations, even if it means being labeled "cringeworthy" by some ppl. she's literally my spirit animal 
she's always been unapologetic and bold with her music, but this one is taking it to a whole new level 
I love how she's tackling the sensitive topic of sex and motherhood with confidence and wit - it's about time someone did that 
and the dance moves comparison is genius - I'm definitely gonna be dancing to this one when it drops 
can't wait to see how critics react to this one 
will they appreciate Robyn's bold take or will they say she's being cringeworthy? either way, I'm here for it