Sex & Sexuality 
Sex & Sexuality
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Sexuality is much more than just one concept, as you have discovered
or will soon discover. It includes several components that interact
to determine how you function sexually in society. It is important
to understand the central concepts behind what we tend to globally
group into the common term “sexuality” in order to fully understand
and appreciate your sex life. The term “sex” as used by most people refers to the actual mechanics of sexual intercourse. For some people this will include the precursors such as kissing, making out, foreplay, and all of the other activities that actually lead up to penetrative sexual intercourse. For others, it simply refers to the act of intercourse. When someone asks you if you’ve “had sex” your first thoughts are, most likely, of you and your partner in some form of missionary sex position going at it like a couple of banshees! You and your partner must come to an agreement on what “sex” means to your relationship. There are a variety of philosophical arguments about whether oral sex is "sex" for example. Only the two of you can determine that for your relationship. The term “sexuality” itself is misused quite a bit. The word actually refers to the social, emotional and spiritual components that you identify you sexually, and represents the psychological aspects of your sexual identity. It includes such things as how you perceive your body sexually, how you choose to interact with others sexually, your philosophy on intimacy and emotional involvement within the context of sex, and your own personal limits on what you find acceptable in terms of sexual activity. Think of it as your sexual character! |
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