Sex Here, Sex There, Sex Is Everywhere!

Warning: don't freak out about the title. For this weeks blog I decided to write about the increasing use of sex/sexuality in nearly every form of the media, as well the increasing desensitization regarding sex. This is a topic I have been thinking a lot about lately and am very passionate about.

Sex used to be held in such high regards, considered something sacred. It was an act between a husband and wife, consecrating their union, commitment, and love for one another. Today's culture has completely distorted this view. Now, sex has become something almost strictly for pleasure, fun, and even "experimentation." Kids are being taught about sex very early in life, being shown how to perform it "safely", and even being given the precautionary tools to do so. This has led to kids becoming sexually active in their early and pre teens.

It seems like in the past few years, sex has been added everywhere. Commercials use scantily clad women to entice men to buy a product, suggesting that if you use said product, you will attract these women. Even some commercials for women have started using this technique, making the argument that they could look like those women if they buy a certain product. Immodest women are also found abundantly in magazines, especially ones geared towards men, such as Men's Health. Not to mention that on most television stations, anything shy of nudity can, and most often is, used. You can also find these kinds of ads all over the Internet.

So, you might ask why I'm saying all of this? After all, I'm a guy, shouldn't I enjoy all of it? And the answer is a resounding no! Truthfully, it irritates and upsets me. With the increasing stress society puts on sex, it's nearly impossible for a guy to stay pure. I know it's a rarity these days, and actually looked down upon, but it's the way I was raised and what I believe is right. But when sex is presented as the "normal" or "cool" thing to do, how's a guy who's saving it for the wedding night supposed to feel? Now for me, the peer pressure isn't an issue. Thankfully, I've found a girl who believes the same as I do, which makes things a lot easier. I just wish that the media would stop its sexual bombardment. Just because a vast majority of guys don't care and enjoy it, doesn't mean we all do. If someone wishes to view sexual things, they can do so very easily in the privacy of their home, but I'd much rather not be subjected to it every time I pick up health magazine or turn on the TV.