Wednesday 11 May 2011

Ok, let's watch some porn?

Prediction. You're thinking of a man sat in front of a computer screen masturbating. But wait, what does the term pornography mean, and is there a sliding scale? What about some of the mainstream magazines with the headlines "How to have multiple orgasms" or "How to please your lady?" What about some of the TV we watch? Or literature we read? What I'm suggesting is that the boundary may be less clear than we think, but that's not the thrust of what I'm trying to say. My question is thus; Is porn a good thing or a bad thing? Is it like alcohol? or Chocolate? I.e fine in moderation? And who get's to choose? Now clearly there's a risk that a complete fixation can be problematic, leading to the dehumanizing of those around us. In some cases it may be a catalyst for sexual crime. There's always going to be somebody who warps themselves completely and loses touch with reality, but is this the exception or the norm? What about the loving couples who want to inject some additional lust into a relationship? Perhaps things have gotten stale? Who's to say that a shared exploration, consensual and considered, may not prove for the good of a relationship, or even save it? Changing perspective, what about the person struggling with their sexual identity? Might it be good to know  there are others out there like them? Might it help them become a bit more accepting of themselves? Now I know this is a massive subject, and my aim here is just to get people to think. Human sexuality is a many and varied thing, and with all things human there's margin for good or ill. All I'm suggesting is that the issue isn't clear cut. We're sexual beings; it's one of the ways in which we find expression, and as such I reckon we'd do well to be honest about this from the outset. Have you ever struggled with an element of your sexuality? Something you fear? Something you'd love to explore? It's ok. It's normal. You're human. If you could see inside my head I expect you'd either run a mile or take out an injunction, and I'm confident I'm not alone here. So let society have the discussion, and let's be honest about the risks and the rewards. When you bring a taboo out into the open we often learn a lot about ourselves into the bargain. I think that's a good thing? Do you?

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