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 | I don't remember exactly when I learned it, but for as long as I can remember wanting to talk to strangers, I knew that there were certain things you never ask about. Because I was raised by a sex therapist, sexuality was NOT one of those things. Instead, I was told to avoid talk of politics and religion. I behaved for many years, but when I left home and started experimenting with other ways of talking to strangers, I quickly discovered that that those (along with sex) were what everyone wanted to talk about. I also discovered all sorts of ways these conversations can go south. I'm no expert at it today, but a recent study about the role God plays in our lives inspired me to start the conversation again. See what you think, and please be gentle. ~ Cory | |
Is God Your Sexual Co-Pilot?
According to a recent study, a majority of Americans (who were asked) believe that God is heavily involved in their lives. 82% said they depend on God for help and guidance in making decisions and 71% believe that whatever happens to them is simply part of God's plan. Reading the study (which is much more involved than these two statistics suggest) got me thinking about one aspect of daily life not asked about in the study; sexuality. Do people who feel the presence of God in their daily lives also feel that presence in their sex lives? Is it possible for Americans, torn as they are when it comes to sexuality and religion, to have a respectful but explicit conversation about this stuff?
| Preaching to the Choir: Christian Sex Toy Retailing
Across North America sex toys continue to gain mainstream acceptance, reaching beyond women's magazines to make appearances everywhere from late night talk shows to drug store chains and high end fashion boutiques. As the competition among retailers intensifies and the relatively minor differences between many of the product lines becomes apparent, adult businesses are turning more and more to niche marketing in effort to capture an increasingly sophisticated and demanding customer base. For this past few years one such niche, a growing one, is married Christians.
| Most Fun Sex Survey. Ever.
I rarely recommend participating in studies. But this is the second time in as many weeks that I've done a study where I felt I got something out of it, simply by answering a series of questions online. Last week it was the casual sex study (which, by the way, now has a shorter follow up here). This week it's Debby Herbenick who is at the University of Indiana and is conducting research on what, if any, impact having a pet has on your sex life. It won't change the world, but honestly as a pet owner, it made me laugh out loud and think about the sometimes bizarre ways my dog does desire to be the center of attention at ALL TIMES.
| Barriers to Good Sexual Communication
Whether you want to ask your doctor a question, tell your nine year-old something important, or share a secret desire with a partner, good sexual communication doesn't come easy. Practice is important, but so is recognizing the barriers that aren't always just about your own discomfort. Here are seven things that get in the way of us talking about sex.
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