health
Let’s talk about sex in a world of porn
Vincent Straub advises on rethinking sexual pleasure – in response to an article about straight male authors avoiding the subject
TL;DR
- The urgent conversation about sexual pleasure needs to occur in dating apps, classrooms, and parties, not just in fiction.
- Many young people lack honest knowledge about sex and pleasure, with pornography often being their first exposure and shaping their expectations.
- Five starting points for improving sexual knowledge and pleasure include exploring evidence-based resources like OMGYes, talking openly with partners, discovering erotic fiction/nonfiction, seeking ethical pornography alternatives, and engaging in advocacy.
- While literary courage in writing about sex is valuable, the focus should also be on transforming sexual understanding and pleasure in real life.