Reflection About Sex

Sex has always been seen as a taboo subject, but I do not count many things as taboo to talk about. I have always been interested in learning or talking about “taboo” topics such as feminism, sexism, abortion, racism, drugs, religion, politics, and, of course, sex. I love learning about other people’s perspectives on these issues. Not only does it make for good conversation, but it enhances my knowledge in ways I could not have done myself. Because of this, I wanted to choose a liberal studies elective that would be fun and interesting to partake in. When I came across the human sexuality course I immediately thought, “Perfect.” I had never received a course on sexual education and I knew the class was going to open my mind to new perceptions on sex. Up

My knowledge of sex first came to be when I was six. My close friend had overheard her parents talking about it, and, of course, chose me to engage in a full on conversation of what sex was until my teacher overheard us and sent us to the principal’s office. Naturally, my mother was horrified and with no other choice left, my mother sat me down and gave me the “when a man and a woman love each other” explanatory version of what sex was. She ended it by telling me if I ever had any questions or concerns about sex I should not be afraid or feel awkward in any way. Throughout the years, my mother and I went through several conversations about sex. My father did not engage in talking about sex with me until my teen years. He talked to me more about contraception and protecting myself against STDs than anything else. Looking back at my parent’s efforts to help guide me towards understanding what sex was and the responsibilities that come with having sex, I immensely appreciate it. They have conditioned me to be open minded and aware of essential information concerning