Life Without a Net
human sexuality
Christianity and Therapy
Over the weekend, I attended a two day workshop for clinical therapists on the topic of sex and sexuality. There was one incident that got me thinking very seriously about the negative impact of popular Christian beliefs on American culture. A great deal of the material dealt with breaking down the cultural myth of two … Continue reading
Sex and Christianity: The Effects of Guilt
Among the criticisms being leveled at the recent study on sex and secularism is the assertion that there is no established correlation between guilt and enjoyment of sex. This is a very odd criticism for anyone who has been both religious and secular. We know we’re enjoying sex more now that we’re not feeling guilty. … Continue reading
I Wanna F*ck You Like an Animal?
Want to do it like the animals? Want to get in touch with your primal instincts and lose your humanity? Here’s how to do it: Wait six months to a year. Find a fertile female. Do it as quickly as possible, and only once or twice. Go back to step 1. Contrary to popular notions, … Continue reading
Gender Gap: It’s All About Cheating
One of my favorite relationship bloggers, Susan Walsh, has been speculating on the causes and effects of what is called the “hookup culture” for quite some time. In a nutshell, the debate hinges on the expectations of the socio-sexual marketplace versus the emotional and evolutionary sexual drives of women who are apparently engaging in numerous … Continue reading
Religion, Sex, and Reality
I’ve been thinking a lot over the last few weeks about “The Big Picture.” For years now, I’ve been on a personal crusade against poor thinking, focusing on two major subjects — religion and sexuality. It recently occurred to me that I’ve never tried to put into words exactly why I constantly come back to … Continue reading
Females, Casual Sex, and Evolution
There are a lot of areas of human sexual behavior that are pretty clear cut. For instance, there is little or no scientific disagreement regarding the evolutionary advantage for males to desire and pursue multiple sexual partners. For that matter, there’s practically no disagreement that casual sex, for males, is evolutionarily beneficial. Every time a … Continue reading
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