Sex education outreach in the United States is increasing quite fast all over the country. The government has made it mandatory to have proper sex education and HIV education in all the 28 states of the United States.
But, just having good knowledge about the sex mechanism and knowing about HIV is not all about the sex positive movement. We are human beings, and we don’t have sex for reproduction only. Pleasure is also the main purpose of sex for all human beings. And here, we are introduced to a number of different feelings, including shame and guilt. Here comes the importance of the sex positive movement. The main objective of the movement is to make everyone comfortable about their sexuality and sexual desires. Comfort plays a big role in sex among human beings.
What is the sex positive movement?
It all started with the new theory of Wilhelm Reich that he published in 1920. This theory tells us that being open about sex and sexuality is beneficial for our mental and physical health. That time the theory was neglected. But later, in the 1960s, the main concept was adapted everywhere.
What is sex-positivity in actual
Sex-positivity is a concept that is based upon some factors. Each factor plays an important role in the concept of sex-positivity.
Acceptance and respect
Human beings are of various kinds, and everyone has his or her sexual preference. So, acceptance and respect are needed in society. We have to accept and respect every kind of sexual preference. We should accept every kind of sexual act and preference, even if that is unconventional for us.
Education
Sex might seem to be fun and easy. But in reality, without proper knowledge and education, sex is just dangerous for any age group. You should have proper knowledge about the mechanism and also the risks that can come afterward. We have to take every possible precaution to avoid any kind of problematic consequences before having sex.
Free communication with partners
It gets more comfortable for both you and your partner to speak up openly about each other’s choices. Tell your partner frankly what you need in bed. Don’t be shy or conservative in stating your choices. This will help in building a good sexual relationship with your partner.
Things that don’t mean sex positivity anyway
- You support sex-positivity, that doesn’t mean you have to have sex every time. Give priority to your choices, and don’t force yourself to get indulged in sex when you don’t want to.
- Stop shaming other’s sexual preferences. Not only is your sexual preference right. All the sexual preferences should be given the same value, and that’s what sex-positivity means.
- Sex-positivity does not endorse acts like having sex with multiple partners. You can have sex with multiple partners if you are in a committed relationship. Sex-positivity doesn’t support this kind of activity anyway.
Sex-positivity is an important step towards the upcoming open and broad-minded generation and society. We should value every person, and we should value their sexual preferences too. Intolerance or shaming is not a good sort of behavior for any person in this society. So we need to be sincere, responsible, and active to spread sex-positivity all over the world.
