From my understanding, Buddhism does not fit any of those categories. Or rather, it fits multiple categories, yet not those exact categories because the wording would be wrong. Someone more learned in Buddhism than I may have to correct my statements. If not, good for me.
Sex as a product of Kama, which would be considered normal lustful sex is a bad thing. Not that it is "sinful", but it is a hindrance to the path of enlightenment as it is a selfish love. When one employs maitri, benevolent and selfless love, it can be connected with sex, and sex in this context is not bad, as it does not hinder enlightenment.
I don't necessarily fully agree with this very basic understanding of it, as I believe the dynamic is much more complex than what I stated. I don't have the time to write up a 2000 word dissertation on what I exactly am trying to say though. But, that's pretty much the rudimentary understanding of it.
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Originally Posted by la petit moi
The difference is that sex (when consensual) doesn't harm anyone.
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Don't forget about STDs, and pulling muscles or tendons.