Watching the Penn & Teller, Bullshit! episode regarding abstinence education and the push on 'saving' oneself and 'staying pure' made me wonder.Who decides that it is pure?
Who decides that being a virgin is bigger and better than not being one?
Why is the first act of sex such a big deal?
The first time I had sushi wasn't built up to be this massive big and great thing, even though you may get parasites from eating raw fish.
The same with when I climbed onto a motorbike, it is probably orders of magnitude more dangerous than un-protected sex, the chances of dying are definitely higher and it will be a lot faster than catching an STD.
Why is it that some simple and silly thing such as doing something for the first time is such a big deal in this case?
There are a lot of firsts that require a lot more time to actually think about it and consider the risks, scuba and sky diving comes to mind.
These are activities that carry real risks and require actual training, not just a fumble in the dark, whether drunk or not.
You can't just go out and find a willing partner to help you, you need to be certified and licensed.
Wouldn't it be great if we could divorce a perfectly natural act from all the stigma that surrounds it and just get on with it?
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