With the subject matter of my blog and its presence on social media coming under fire lately and the recent banning of a high school sex education book by angry California parents because it included frank discussions about things such as masturbation and bondage (see link below), I am once again reflecting on the reasons why sex continues to be taboo.
The following excerpt by columnist Scott Shuster was originally published in 2005 but raises some valid issues don't you think?
"So much of our culture, our media, our daily routine, our very fiber of existence comes down to sex. You think ‘Sell it with Sex’ is just a marketing ploy? How much of our promotion and advertising is centered on sex? How much of the Internet is pornography? How much sex is the focus of our fashion? The reality is that sex is an integral part of our culture. It’s practically the very root of that “pursuit of happiness” concept. Sex drives us. Sex manipulates us. Sex burns our blood.
Here’s The Irony
While our culture relentlessly shoves sex down our throat 24/7, our society postures sex as taboo. A perfect example is the initiative for abstinence-only education that our stuck-up, religion-based government is wasting our tax dollars on, instead of birth control, traditional contraception, and family planning. Why does our so-called ‘morality’ insist that sex is only for those who are married, and even then only done in private? Why is sex something that certain religions still forbid out of wedlock? Why don’t we talk about sex at work and with our friends?
With certain exceptions we don’t talk about sex. We’re not supposed to. We don’t talk about masturbation, yet it’s widely acknowledged that it’s perfectly normal. Those who DO talk about these things are labeled ‘Perverts’ and chastised in our society. But we all do it. We all think it. We all want it. So why is sex so taboo? Why do we continue to cover up nipples and crotches on commercial television? Why is prostitution illegal? Why did Janet Jackson’s tit launch a national crusade for decency?
Of course we all like sex, so why don't we just condone it? No argument that there needs to be understanding, consideration, protection, maturity, discretion, and responsibility in the process, but why don't we just admit we like sex, give in to our desires, and be open about it, instead of hiding it and pretending it doesn't take place ALL THE TIME? What if sex wasn't a forbidden fruit? Would we crave it as much? Would we be thinking about sex morning, noon, and night if our society and our culture were more open?"
What are your thoughts?
Sex education book featuring bondage shelved after outcry from US parents | Books | theguardian.com
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The following excerpt by columnist Scott Shuster was originally published in 2005 but raises some valid issues don't you think?
"So much of our culture, our media, our daily routine, our very fiber of existence comes down to sex. You think ‘Sell it with Sex’ is just a marketing ploy? How much of our promotion and advertising is centered on sex? How much of the Internet is pornography? How much sex is the focus of our fashion? The reality is that sex is an integral part of our culture. It’s practically the very root of that “pursuit of happiness” concept. Sex drives us. Sex manipulates us. Sex burns our blood.
Here’s The Irony
While our culture relentlessly shoves sex down our throat 24/7, our society postures sex as taboo. A perfect example is the initiative for abstinence-only education that our stuck-up, religion-based government is wasting our tax dollars on, instead of birth control, traditional contraception, and family planning. Why does our so-called ‘morality’ insist that sex is only for those who are married, and even then only done in private? Why is sex something that certain religions still forbid out of wedlock? Why don’t we talk about sex at work and with our friends?
With certain exceptions we don’t talk about sex. We’re not supposed to. We don’t talk about masturbation, yet it’s widely acknowledged that it’s perfectly normal. Those who DO talk about these things are labeled ‘Perverts’ and chastised in our society. But we all do it. We all think it. We all want it. So why is sex so taboo? Why do we continue to cover up nipples and crotches on commercial television? Why is prostitution illegal? Why did Janet Jackson’s tit launch a national crusade for decency?
Of course we all like sex, so why don't we just condone it? No argument that there needs to be understanding, consideration, protection, maturity, discretion, and responsibility in the process, but why don't we just admit we like sex, give in to our desires, and be open about it, instead of hiding it and pretending it doesn't take place ALL THE TIME? What if sex wasn't a forbidden fruit? Would we crave it as much? Would we be thinking about sex morning, noon, and night if our society and our culture were more open?"
What are your thoughts?
Sex education book featuring bondage shelved after outcry from US parents | Books | theguardian.com
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