“Pink if it’s a girl; blue if it’s a boy” – the socialization of biological sex often starts before birth in our society. In contrast, the indigenous people of North America practiced a far more advanced interpretation of gender. Perhaps it’s time we learned from their wisdom.
Sex. It’s something you want to do. It’s something you think everyone else is already doing. And yet it is something that many people don’t want to talk about. At least not publicly. While some people may feel comfortable enough to talk about it with close friends, most people feel weird discussing it with family. For some reason there is a weird stigma associated talking about sex. But you need to know…sex is not a dirty word.
Stigma of Sex
Let’s be realistic. Despite the fact that it is 2020 we are still heavily influenced by Victorianism when it comes to sex. Now granted, there are sexual interests, desires, fantasies, and fetishes that may be appealing to some and not to others. But that’s exactly one of the reasons why people should feel free to discuss sex.
The truth is everyone wants to have sex. It’s a natural part of our biological make up. A lack of sexual desire could in fact indicate other issues. Yet, sometimes people feel shame over their desires and feel guilty for engaging in sexual activity. And most people become extremely embarrassed talking about their sex lives.
Please know, I am not suggesting that you should walk around your local toy store talking loudly about how good of a time you had last night. But the embarrassment that people feel is often because deep down they feel that it is dirty and wrong. Have frank and open conversations about sex is very healthy and it should not make you feel uncomfortable. Just like having sex regularly is healthy human behavior.
The Benefits of Sex
I will admit that I am pretty conservative. I am not one to recommend or suggest that you have sex with everyone you meet. However, sex is not something that is dirty or shameful. And there are many benefits to having sex regularly. Among them are:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Helps your immune system
- Reduces stress
- Improves bladder control in women.
- Better sleep quality.
- Overall happier mood.
These are just a few of the health benefits associate with regular sexual activity. But before you get all excited and try to find someone to hook up with, you should read my recent article titled The Difference Between Safe Sex and Safer Sex. It is important for everyone engaging in any sexual activity to be safe and responsible. Or else the health benefits associate with regular sexual activity can be diminished by the risks associated with unsafe sexual behavior.