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Old 12-05-2008, 01:02 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SabrinaFair View Post
I find your response very interesting, the way you've compared sex to consumer goods and elective surgery. The metaphors don't quite match up in my mind--I'm wondering if they do to you. I mean, I'm not a big fan of excessive behavior in general--I'm a fan of moderation and balance as a rule. But my view of sexuality is a little more complicated than buying a pair of shoes or playing a video game. But I find it interesting nonetheless....

Great responses, everyone. This is the biggest thread I've ever started, I'm rather proud to see my "baby" take on a life of its own. :-)
Do I find excessive consumerism or excessive preoccupation with one's appearance or with video games to be less complicated than a preoccupation with having sex with many different partners?

Well, no. I don't.

I think they are all complicated and are all indicative of certain obsessive personality dysfunctions. But I do not think that any of them, in and of themselves (including sexual promiscuity), indicate anything in general about a person's character, about their ability to function reasonably in the world, or their suitability as a friend or lover.

That's not to say that I am not a proponent of responsibility. I believe people should practice safe sex. I believe that people should be good and kind to each other and not knowingly interfere with committed relationships. I believe people should be careful in choosing sexual partners and scenarios, etc, etc. But I don't think indulging in these things has anything to do with being a slut. I don't understand why sexual irresponsibility has to have its own stigma and its own name. In my opinion, it betrays a discomfort with sexuality, particularly a woman's sexuality, that irks me. Especially here, where so many people come to see women be sluttish inside a little box. Inside the little box they are hot, outside of the little box they are sluts who aren't good enough to love.

Granted, I realize that the word has been used to indicate what it indicates for a long time. I just disagree with it and I wish we could get past it.
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