We are currently at a time of noticeable change in the way
men and women negotiate sexual relationships. Whether these changes are
transitory or lasting remains to be seen.
To my mind, what is not considered enough are the role of
evolution and of the natural chemistry of the body. They are often discussed as
if they are fully understood or of only marginal importance. But they are part
of the function and purpose of our bodies and of the way our bodies meet our human
needs and give us pleasure. Also, it is hard to escape the ancient cultural
archetypes of Mother and Father and the dualities of male and female and the
way they enter into and are transformed in each culture.
More important is that we struggle with the elusive idea of
love. What is it? How are we taught about it? What are our expectations of it? Can
we break through the wall of greeting card love, popular music lyrics and
romance tropes in entertainment? Can we
give needed attention to where love fits in the larger discussion of sex.
Sex is a physiological, personal and cultural experience,
messages from the body and from the world around us. This is not always easy to
negotiate or easy to avoid the scars.
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