The coochie doctor

Bubbly Sodela a reality star who is also the Coochie Doctor
Image via Twitter @Bubbly_Sodela

The Unapologetic Coochie Doctor

Bubbly Sodela’s new female empowerment: going from operating as an exotic dancer to operating as The Coochie Doctor

The coochie doctor

Bubbly Sodela a reality star who is also the Coochie Doctor
Image via Twitter @Bubbly_Sodela

The reality show This Body works for Me has changed the concept of local reality shows, the ladies are all different but there is one cast member who created her own brand of success by going from being an exotic dancer to fame as The Coochie Doctor.

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Who is the Coochie Doctor?

Noluvuyo Sodela more famously known as Bubbly is a lady who is not afraid to express herself and be her authentic self. The beginning of her public career began when she started out as an exotic dancer on digital platforms. This was followed by her desire to explore her goal of being a qualified  esthetician. The new career she found herself in has allowed her to open her own spa which is famously known for offering a vajuvination procedure The treatment more famously known as çoochie care aims to revive a female’s intimate areas, this has assisted in her gaining a large following from local celebrities to international admirers. This is how she earned the title of the Coochie Doctor.

Bubbly at work. Image via Facebook Noluvuyo Sodela

Growing up in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha where anything that is deemed as out of the ordinary is not accepted and where being an adult entertainer who took advantage of the digital space as reported by Sunday World can lead to one being a social outcast. When thinking about the society she was raised around she states confidently that “people will always have something to say”, especially with her respected reputation as the Coochie Doctor

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This attitude is what helped with the development of the thick skin that Noluvuyo has to this day especially when it comes to social media. The launch of the reality show created positive comments that applauded the openness of the cast members but there were also negative comments where some tweeps said that the show will influence young girls negatively because it will show them that they can use their bodies to make money. 

What the show has done for the Bubbly brand

The hype of the show has assisted with the growth of her business, where she has not only seen an increase in her customer base but also her following on social media where her Facebook page for her brand, Bubblying Concepts, which currently boasts over 7000 followers. She is also identified as a fan favourite and not just for her story of going from an exotic dancer to coochie doctor. The praise comes from her strong yet friendly personality amongst the rest of the drama of the show. 

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The involvement of her brand on a show that deals with such controversial topics can be seen as a bad move since she now has an established business but she maintains that she does not regret being a part of the show. The main reason that she decided to be a part of the show, she states, was that she wanted to be able to tell her story herself and be able to inspire her fellow cast members and those who watch the show. The show also provides a great platform in order to promote her services and products.

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The local entertainment industry needs more women such as Bubbly who are unapologetically themselves and are open to empowering other women in the process. When you are a woman who is successful and who owns her sexuality, that is motivational on its own.

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