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[chimerically]

Why are there so few girl characters in kids' movies? And what's up with "purity balls" and this obsession with "naive abstinence"? (I actually have some ideas about where the whole virginity obsession comes from, but I'll save that for another rant.)



That is all.

Comments

Re: virginity

[lbchewie.livejournal.com]

Wow, I completely disagree with the fewer-than-expected sexual partners thing. I would much rather be with someone who was very experienced than with someone inexperienced; I don't want to have to teach! Experienced people are way more fun.

Well, this approach to sexuality is beginning to prevail again in many circles. However, it goes against most "traditional" conservative values that tend to dominate certain religious and societial practices throughout the generations. It merely goes to show that one's approach to sexuality is a preference. More naturalistic, or "spiritual" interpretations of religion, especially those that believe that one's connection with God/Nature/Life is a highly personal relationship, can allow for one to embrace coitus as yet another beautiful human experience.

I've been tempted to write an entry about how the concept of "whiteness" mixed in with Christianity, sets a society up to be non-sexual as an ideal, but as an unnatural and harmful construct. I took a Theatre of American Cultures course which explored the idea through a number of essays, but never bothered to commit my thoughts to e-Paper. Meh. Conservatives! *digusted*

As for the risk of STDs, there are tests for that, and boundary observations prior to testing. A high number (and what's a high number, anyway? 5? 10? 20? More?) doesn't necessarily mean there's more risk.

Just so long as those practices are observed. While it's certainly possible to be open, honest, and proactive in disclosing one's sexual history, I'm afraid there are a number of those who use sexuality as for vengeance: those who have contracted a fatal STD, or rape victims, or due to other severe self-esteem crises. They simply may not be honest - and it comes down to simply one's ability to trust another.