If you've been following this blog thus far, I hope that you have started to question the definition of sex. Our last post questioned penetration and what that means to varying couples. This post is to challenge your definition of "sex" and what it means to you.
The most common response to "What is Sex?" is Intercourse (vagina and penis - obviously difficult if you're a gay or lesbian couple that may not have one of each).
But sex can and does have varying meanings to many people. This excerpt from http://www.aolhealth.com may help clarify what I mean.
"Vaginal intercourse is often given the lofty position as the ultimate sexual event, but clearly the story doesn't end there. Pleasurable activities — from casual intimacies such as kissing and caressing to more intense types of physical contact designed to produce orgasm — can complement intercourse or stand alone as a means for gratification. The penis and vagina are not the only tools for sexual enjoyment; people can give and receive intense pleasure without any direct genital-to-genital contact. The mouth, breasts, anal area, hands, and other sensitive spots on the skin are significant sources of erotic sensation. Even the friction of bodies rubbing together, clothed or unclothed, can bring sexual pleasure. Sexual activity does not always demand that you have a partner, either. Masturbation, viewing sexually stimulating materials, and creating fantasies all may be avenues for sexual gratification."
Sex can have varying meanings, whether in heterosexual relationships, homosexual relationships, bisexual relationships, transgender relationships, or anything in between.
The Age of Consent policy states that, "The age of consent refers to the age at which the criminal law recognizes the legal capacity of a young person to consent to sexual activity."
Now, try defining "Sexual Activity":
Sexual intercourse. Penetration. Penis in vagina. Anal sex. Oral sex. Fellatio. Cunnilingus. Giving head. Going down. Masturbation. Double clicking the mouse. Stroking the one-eyed snake. Lesbian sex. Gay sex. Kissing. French kissing. Petting. Fingering. Sex toys. And there are more! Are these all the same? What constitutes ‘sex’ and 'sexual activity' and what doesn’t? Is it all subjective (personal)?
Sex is not and should not be confined to a few selected practices, as it limits individual meaning to sexually gratifying experiences.
- A
3 comments:
Obviously like our marriage laws were until recently, our age of consent laws are also behind the times and more needs to be done to look at all the different aspects...
It's also funny too that they just changed part of the law, yet there are still problems that aren't addressed
That is so true!
P.
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