Sharon Tohcelibacy
August 17th 2006 12:46
From a contemporary view on relationships, we tend to devalue sex - rather it being saved for after marriage, it is common for most modern-day couples to be practising sex.
In the 50's and earlier, your most prized posession was your virginity.. contrasted to the 60's where society became more sexually aware and active.. The abortion act was then passed in 1967 and in 1993 rights to medical confidentiality were given to under 16's - meaning contraception without parental consent.
So does the status of being a virgin constitute much in society? Are girls still valued much more if they are virgins? Are guys looked down upon if they are?
Ultimately, does your sexual history affect your relationship?
Personally I don't think it should matter.. as long as the person is good to you and treats you well, what they did in the past remains as the past. But having told them that you've had sex, does that change what they think about you? Do they think you're easier?
So what if you've had sex before and decide to celibate? A bunch of british catholics who call themselves the "new puritans" according to this SMH article
"In the US, chastity is the fastest-growing youth movement. The biggest single group of celibates, True Love Waits, founded a decade ago, has more than 500,000 members, including 12,000 Australian followers."
Since modern day relationships are quite dependant on sex, is it worth it to remain celibate? Will you find someone who truly loves you for you if you do?
In the 50's and earlier, your most prized posession was your virginity.. contrasted to the 60's where society became more sexually aware and active.. The abortion act was then passed in 1967 and in 1993 rights to medical confidentiality were given to under 16's - meaning contraception without parental consent.
So does the status of being a virgin constitute much in society? Are girls still valued much more if they are virgins? Are guys looked down upon if they are?
Ultimately, does your sexual history affect your relationship?
Personally I don't think it should matter.. as long as the person is good to you and treats you well, what they did in the past remains as the past. But having told them that you've had sex, does that change what they think about you? Do they think you're easier?
So what if you've had sex before and decide to celibate? A bunch of british catholics who call themselves the "new puritans" according to this SMH article
"In the US, chastity is the fastest-growing youth movement. The biggest single group of celibates, True Love Waits, founded a decade ago, has more than 500,000 members, including 12,000 Australian followers."
Since modern day relationships are quite dependant on sex, is it worth it to remain celibate? Will you find someone who truly loves you for you if you do?
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Comment by Crafty
I also will bet a lot of money that the 1st sex many of the people had in the 50 was special. Im not talking special like great in a kinky kinda way, but more it had meaning, it was sincere, and full of meaning
in the world today, how many people can say that thier 1st times was special???
1st time in the back of a car, or before mom gets home etc...
I wish i waited!
Comment by Anonymous
my current boyfriend had sex with his previous girlfriend and honestly its hard for me to get over that and it hurts alot to know that i wont be his first although he will be mine.
he feels guilty about it and regrets it, but that doesnt change it. sometimes i want to talk about it and he just wants to ignore it and pretend it never happened.
what should i do?