A Psychologist's License Was Suspended Because Her Instagram Account Was ‘Too Sexy’

"Former psychologist and Flemish media personality Kaat Bollen has given up her license after being reprimanded by the Belgian Commision of Psychologists because of “indiscreet” photographs and directing a pornographic film, igniting outrage and controversy online. 

Critics are calling the decision a backwards and misogynistic move that polices Bollen for what she chooses to wear and do in her personal life, and effectively amounts to slut shaming. 

Bollen is a well known personality within the Benelux media, where she often appears to discuss issues surrounding sex and relationships. She’s also authored three books, including “Het Schaamhaarboek” (“The Pubic Hair Book”), and directed “A Girls’ Getaway”, a pornographic film primarily targeted towards women. 

Bollen’s publicly sex-positive attitude seems to have rubbed some of her peers the wrong way. In early 2020, an unknown colleague reported her to the Belgian Commission of Psychologists, an independent organization responsible for handing out all official practicing licenses in the country. In March, a special disciplinary committee heard the case and ultimately decided against Bollen, resulting in an official warning...."