The topic of sex almost always incurs some sort of stigma. Whether it is being discussed among friends or strangers, sex is “bad”. But is it really?
Sex is whatever you make it out to be. That could mean that it is an emotional experience as well as a physical one, or it could mean that you and your partner are both doing it purely for the pleasure. However that cookie crumbles, your sex life is only the business of those people whose business you make it. For some, sex is intimate and special. For others, there is no emotional attachment whatsoever.
For how taboo of a subject sex is, it is a hot topic of conversation for almost everyone. I hear talk of sex on television, the radio, on the internet, and in real life conversation. Personally, sex comes up all the time in my group of friends. All of us are pretty comfortable talking about it. Even on a college campus, though, we’ve gotten some pretty nasty looks.
The way I see it, no matter your views on the meaning of sex, any person should be able to express themselves sexually however they please as long as those involved have consented and no one is being put into harm’s way. As long as everything that is being done is legal, there should be no judgement of another person’s sexual preferences. Sex is a beautiful, natural, amazing part of life; it should not be tarnished by expectations such as relationships, sexual orientations, or even how the overall experience is going to go.
On the other end of the spectrum, it is perfectly okay to not have any interest in sex until after marriage. Although most people talk about it, sex is not such a common occurrence. There are a good number of people who have the strength and the will power to “save themselves”, as I’ve heard it called, for one special person.
Your sexuality should be entirely your own. Just be safe, no matter what you do.
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