“It’s pleasurable.”
“It’s shameful.” “It’s destructive.” These are the words and feelings that are often used to describe porn across the globe. Why are they so polarized? Which is it, healthy or unhealthy?
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Myth #1 – The right ‘woman’ will change any man
This myth alone is incredibly dangerous in the sense that it goes on to put a lot of pressure on the right woman to be able to change a man who may not act in the way that society expects or prefers, while also putting pressure on a man to instantly change based on a woman they meet and slowly develop a relationship with. When it comes to being able to ‘change’ a person, this cannot be done externally but rather internally. I see this as a huge misconception in the sense that if I am going to date or even marry a many, he should want to change and make personal improvements on his own and not just because I say so. While some relationships may include a partner who has a few ‘bad spots’ or may not be as organized in life, this partner should be willing to change on their own and not place any extra stress on the other partner. I feel as if one of the worse things you can have in a relationship is a partner who continues to always give, and another partner who only knows how to take. No woman should feel the pressure to be able to change a man if he is not willing to make the changes himself. 1) Sex in pornography is just like sex in real life: Not true!
The people you see in pornography are paid actors, and their goal is to entertain viewers. What you see in porn is mostly uncommon scenarios and very dramatized. Not to mention, the way porn stars look is also very unrealistic compared to real life! Some people may watch porn in hopes to learn and get new ideas, which is understandable… but I can imagine that most things you see in porn are unattainable to achieve in real life because most the time porn includes extraneous positions and, in my opinion, totally made of fantasies! There is nothing wrong with watching porn but being able to recognize that what you see there, and in real life is completely different. When I was a kid, I remember my friend saying she couldn’t hang out with me because it was “Shark Week.” I was always super confused because Shark Week on the TV was only one week per year and she would use the excuse at least once per month. I hadn’t experienced my first period yet, so I was completely in the dark.
I felt I was a late bloomer, although I know my age was completely normal. I don’t think I got my period until the seventh grade. I was 13 years old and on a school retreat. I pulled my friend into the bathroom because I wasn’t even sure how to use the pad I had borrowed. The first years after starting your menstrual cycles can be a confusing time. Everyone has something to say or there’s no one to say anything at all. To keep you from getting led in the wrong direction, here are five menstrual myths you don’t have to believe anymore. With the hesitancy that comes when discussing safe sex practices in our culture also brings myths and misinformation about sexually transmitted diseases and infections. This blog will cover top 10 common myths about STDs and STIs and why they are not true.
Top 10 Sex Toys for Female Pleasure: The Best Toys from an Adult Store Employee Perspective11/8/2021 After interviewing an adult store employee, we came to the conclusion of the top 10 sex toys for female pleasure. Masturbation is a healthy and natural thing for women to experiment and practice. We are aiming to help women feel empowered and more knowledgeable about topics that can often be uncomfortable researching.
The idea of opening up about your sex life with your partner can often be daunting at first. Depending on how long you have been with them or even known them for, it can be a topic that not everyone is comfortable with at first. For some females, it can be seen as a touchy subject whether you’re inexperienced with it or if you are someone who has a lot of experience; either way, it can be daunting to talk about. This could be based on the preconceived idea of what response we will get from our partners based on which side of the fence we may be sitting on. The stigma behind whether or not you’ve had sex, or if society would think that you’ve had too much sex for someone your age is something that impacts these conversations greatly.
Let’s talk about sex.
Sex: an act that has been considered throughout history as; empowering/shameful, pleasant/unpleasant, beautiful/ugly, forbidden/permitted, prude/nasty… the contradictory list goes on forever. There are so many ideas about how sex and sexuality “should” be, when in reality it is a form of self-expression that takes different forms in different people. Some may feel extremely comfortable with the idea of sex, others may not. Some may have consistent sex, others may not. Some may put value into sex, others may not. The point is that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to feel about sex, and the only thing it SHOULD be is consensual, healthy, and enjoyable. It is an opportunity to love yourself and your partner(s), as well as a tool to help grow your inner confidence. In order to make sex feel sexy for you, it is essential to get in tune with your mind and body so you can own your sexuality. Have you seen Netflix’s new hit show “Sex Education”? The show follows the journey of a group of teenagers through their adolescent years, which naturally includes showing how they are navigating puberty, and romantic and sexual relationships. The show provides an unique opportunity for parents to talk about sexual health with their teens. When parents engage in open, honest conversations with their teens, teens are more likely to wait to have sex and/or engage in safer sex practices once they do decide to become sexually active.
All ages can accept or deny birth control and abortion services; health professionals need you to help them help you
Going to a doctor’s office is a stressful experience, regardless of age. It can be difficult to communicate your needs clearly and effectively to a health professional. Educating youth on what they can talk to their doctor about and what is private information gives them back power to make healthy, wise decisions they don’t have to hide. |