Women and sexuality

In our society, men are widely praised for their sexuality while women are revered mostly for their purity. Men are stereotyped as crazed sex fiends and women are emotional creatures. While this may seem like common sense, it isn't. You can't just group one group of people together and draw a conclusion without considering the diversity of possibilities.

How do stereotypes form? Psychologically, it's due to a "fill in the blanks" approach. For anything people don't understand, they make up by associating it with similar values or ideals. Men and women have been oppressed because of mistaken views of gender. Misunderstandings then lead to things such as hate crimes against either sex. If a woman mentions a sexual fantasy, she is automatically branded a slut while men are encouraged to sleep with her. Why the double standard?

While this may seem far from the norm, i support a new age of sexuality for women and men alike. I support women who are sexually open to their deepest desires and sensuality. If a woman wants to masturbate, twerk, strip, pose nude, etc. go for it. She's not a slut or any less human. It doesn't mean i am degrading her for my own self male ego. Women shouldn't be told to their good for sex, but they also shouldn't be told that they're only defined by their personality. Mind, body, and soul ought to exist as one. There's nothing wrong with women expressing one of the deepest urges in human nature as long as no one's hurt.

Sexuality is something that is ought to be celebrated whether you are a virgin or not, single or married, and so forth. Sadly, most people shame others for it. Women ought to pride themselves in what makes them feel sexually attractive. It's simply a forced ideal that women care more about emotions before sex. Women who are in tune with their sexual prowess want sex for the same reasons men desire it. Their desires may differ from men's but that's the beauty of human diversity. Some women love sex, some don't. Some like oral sex, some don't. Some love foreplay and others hate it. No matter how "strange" people find it, no woman asks to get raped or humiliated.

Taken into perspective, men and women ought to embrace their sexuality. If we are to co-exist in a world of harmony, we must be open to understanding one another and cast out our pre-conceived notions.