The world loves to put people – particularly women – in boxes, assigning and propagating stereotypes that fail to address the individual complexity of each human being. This is even more true when it comes to sexy and powerful women, which society is quick to demonize or misunderstand. Even in the 21st century, a powerful woman who exerts her influence – and who openly embraces her innate sexuality – is sometimes feared, often misunderstood, and frequently speculated about.

Dive into the myths and truths around sexy, powerful women.