Why Is Sex So Taboo?

During earlier centuries, sex was not an acceptable discussion topic. Women were not allowed to wear revealing clothing. Women were too controlled and are still fighting for their rights. So, how would society be free enough to talk about sex? The current generation is changing that mentality and normalizing sex discussions. However, there are still religious and cultural differences that create a taboo mentality around the subject. More traditional generations still have the belief that sex should not be discussed. Even schools need permision to talk about sex. 

If we limit ourself to not talk about sex, then how can we be educated about sex? We need to discuss sex to be able to understand it. There are a lot of sexual aids and tools, like condoms and ads that promote safe sex practices. In school, they never encouraged students’ sexual activities, and they promoted abstinence only programs. The younger generation doesn’t know how to take care of themselves until something happens. A fair amount of teens get pregnant or get secuxallh transmitted infection because they are not educated or given the necessary support. Parents help to determine their childrens’ educational path. 

We see a lot  of ads that promote using condoms. I remember when I went to college, they were giving us free condoms. I was surprised because they wanted us to be educated and safe, but it was like they were encourging us to have sex. I was only slightly educated about sex because I took a sex Ed. class and listened to my college professors. Women learn about sex in college these days. High school students should be informed about sex to allow better decion-making processes on the subject. Not many of us have college resources, so our education is limited.

There are many of us that feel like we can’t talk about our sex life with our friends because they going to judge us. This limitation causes us to shut down and not learn. In numerous cases, people have relationships that are forced, including sex activities; this is bad because it is considered rape. In some cases, it helps to open up to someone because of the freedom it gives. Being able to talk about sex in a different level can help prevent harm from illness or abuse. Also, knowing about sex can really make your sex life better and promote healthy activities.

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