Sexual ignorance

[sarahmichigan]

The sexual ignorance of some people makes me want to weep. Truly.

Sextips usually makes me laugh or want to cry. People insecure about whether they're 'normal.' Women who think it's unusual that they can't come from P-I-V sex (honey, the clit is a woman's main sexual organ!). People who think their lovers aren't dedicated to them because their lovers look at porn or have sexual fantasies. Men who think that wives are for clean and proper sex, and only sluts suck cock.

At least most of the people on sextips are there to educate themselves. Unfortunately, the people who probably most need an education about human sexuality are often the ones most insecure about seeking that information. . .

Comments

[xx-carebear-xx.livejournal.com]

Gosh, I have these exact same feelings everytime I read the posts on there, for the most part. I can't understand what half of these people are doing even being in contact with another person. Well that may be too extreme, and I know its not something I should say according to the community rules, but really now. I just can't help myself.

There is no such thing as "normal"
If I didn't have a clit, I would never have an orgasm either.
Man, bring on the porn, I'll watch it with you!
Not to mention I think I'm the biggest slut around.

I swear, I don't get it either. I guess its hard to see where these people are comming from, because I myself am sooooo open minded and educated when it comes to this stuff. To me it just seems like common sense. I can't even recall how many men in my life, just by talking to me, think I'm great because no other girl they dated would be so open minded.

Grrrr...Ok, I think I need to stop with this comment now, because it kinda aggravates me to think about. Ugh.

[sarahmichigan.livejournal.com]

It's not so much that I'm bothered by naive or "stupid" questions (though I do get irritated by people posting a question really similar to something that was just posted the day before or something easily answered by looking in the memories). I guess the list is somewhat depressing to me because I HOPED that the sexual ignorance in the country was waning and people were more educated about sex than they are.

My parents were extremely conservative evangelical Christians, but my mother told me all about the anatomy and biology of sex and discussed the moral issues with me throughout my grade school and junior high years. In fact, she taught a 6-week unit on sex ed for Junior High age kids in Sunday School, and taught a seminar on how Christian parents should talk to their children about sex!

[xx-carebear-xx.livejournal.com]

I would have to agree. When I was in Jr. High and High School we had health classes about sex and whatnot, and the teachers were always talking about how schools are trying to educate the kids more about sex in general. From what I read in the community, not many schools must do this. I know that when I have children, I will definitely be having talks with them about sex, and related issues. I don't want my children to be misinformed.

I think that is really great that your mom did that. Very responsible. More parent's should have that mindset, no matter what religion they follow. I had a friend in school who's parents were very strict Baptists. The only time they mentioned sex to her was to tell her never to do it until she got married. I remember the way she used to talk about it, I felt bad.

My parents are not closed minded to the idea of sex, but we haven't actually had any real conversations about it. But, I turned out alright I think. =)

[timmytm.livejournal.com]

It seemed like my school system tried, at the time. But, after educating myself, it was obvious how uneducated I really was. There should be a one-credit class called "Oral Sex 101", covering anatomy, fluids, STDs, consent, etc and ultimately a paper on what you think oral sex is. *laughs*

[xx-carebear-xx.livejournal.com]

LMAO!!!

That is just too funny. I remember how traumatized I was when my Health teacher in High School, mind you he was very short, gray hair, and terrible yellow teeth...well he was showing us how to put a condom on, and instead of using a banana or something, he put it over his fingers. I thought the class was going to die of laughter.

But really, bottom line, people need to be more educated. That might help control the STD outbreaks and what not. Common sense people, common sense!

[timmytm.livejournal.com]

We got AIDS rammed up our asses to the point of not really caring. Every year. OMG, AIDS! My friends and I joke, "You have nothing to fear, except SuperAIDS."

Textbooks full of facts seem so distant when you don't have a clue what they're talking about. The difference between a healthy lung and a black lung (to scare kids from smoking) made a difference for me. Kids should see what herpes is.

I never saw a condom in school. I remember buying some on my own for my own fascination and trying to figure out how to put it on. One critical thing: A female friend once told me to hold it at the base after I orgasm, otherwise it can slip off. She knows this from personal experience.

I find it ironic that Sweden has porn on public TV to try and increase their birthrate. They're just not having enough sex over there!

[xx-carebear-xx.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh, those poor poor people!

We did at our school see pictures of all the STD's. Especially in my college Health class. I saw some pictures that I never hope I see again. Made me even think twice about being super safe, even though I already am.

[stacycat69.livejournal.com]

Half of the Health classes got the STD slideshow. Unfortuantly, I got the "chewing tobacco" slideshow. I wonder how the other side is doing on their STD statistics?

[stacycat69.livejournal.com]

It amazes me that the things that I take for granted as "common sense" really arent that common in most outside open minded sexual people.

I just finished reading the Janus report, and it explains quite a bit about some of the attitudes that you see in the country.

[xx-carebear-xx.livejournal.com]

It amazes me that the things that I take for granted as "common sense" really arent that common in most outside open minded sexual people.

Oh my gosh, I don't think I could have put that any better. I come in contact with people thinking this way on an almost daily basis, because a friend of mine is that way. I just don't understand it sometimes.

*sigh*