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OftenBen  ·  3040 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Confessions of a Sexual Skeptic

    Posting this because there might be an interesting discussion around the topic rather than because I necessarily agree with the article.

Best reason to post a link to Hubski, in my opinion.

I was raised in a very sex-negative environment. It's going to take me a while to figure out what a factual, nuanced and emotionally digestible middle ground is.

At the moment, I believe if all parties are of legal age, sound mind and consent, there should be no barriers* placed on what they choose to do behind closed doors.

*Death and functional disfigurement exempt, barring unusual circumstances.

Edit to make a clarification.

I don't think there should be any legal penalty or threat for what goes on behind closed doors between consenting adults

AND

People need to be aware of the reactions their behaviors will elicit, should they become public. Protection from the law is not protection from consequences of actions.





user-inactivated  ·  3040 days ago  ·  link  ·  

    At the moment, I believe if all parties are of legal age, sound mind and consent, there should be no barriers* placed on what they choose to do behind closed doors.

You've got your middle ground figured out, then.