Sex has an extensive history of being an extremely dominant part of our society and our everyday lives. Sex is introduced to us at a very young age and is believed to be of pivotal importance to our development. As we mature, our understanding of sex matures with us. One’s sex drive can be defined as their desire or urge to release tensions through any sexual outlet. The notion of a sex drive and its existence is one that can be debated. There are too many variations of the idea to come to one consensus. Considering most of the evidence provided we could infer that a sex drive does exist. Still, this is not true for each individual case. Sex drive is extremely subjective and is only present if an individual has a desire for the sexual release of tensions we may experience. With little or no desire for this sexual release, there is no persuasive force encouraging a person to be sexual. In the less extreme cases, sex drive can be weakened, becoming easily ignored or channeled through another nonsexual outlet. These individuals have what appears to be a minimized sex drive and it is possible for them to reach personal satisfaction without sex or sexual acts. In the most extreme cases, it seems possible for sex drive to be permanently extinguished, becoming nonexistent. This is what causes the mere existence of a sex drive to be so subjective. While it is commonly believed that we are born with this sexual desire and drive, inclination to satisfy and explore it is not always
Focusing on just natural clarifications of human conduct, the Biological Theory trusts that physiological variables tremendously affect sexual conduct. Scholars regularly take a gander at anomalous hormonal and androgenic levels in the body and cerebrum to depict freak sexual practices as in rising hormones are identified with physical changes that advance sexual excitement, climax, discharge, and other sexual movement. "In spite of the fact that a survey of natural studies indicates clashing results about the relationship between
Human sexuality is a common phrase for all, and anything, pertaining to the feelings and behaviors of sex for the human race. Sexuality has been a topic that has been discussed and studied for as far back as 1000 years B.C. and is still being studied today. As the discussion of sexuality has progressed through history, theories have been created based on research and experiments that scholars have implemented, based on their own perceptions of human behavior. Out of the many theories that pose to explain sexual behavior, Sexuality Now explained ten that are seemed to be the most overlapped, and built off of theories. Of these theories, two that were discussed in the text were the behavioral and sociological theory. These two theories cover some of the basic ideas of what could possibly influence a person’s sexuality.
The issue that will be addressed in this paper is the controversial debate regarding the underlying nature of problematic sexual behavior and if major addictive processes can best understand these behaviors. The primary focus for both sides of this debate is the conceptualization of sexual addiction and its diagnostic criteria. Research pertaining sexual addiction is very limited and professionals in the psychiatric field have expressed many different opinions on this concept. Sexologists most commonly do not believe in sex addiction and view the term as conservative and have dismissed it as a sex-negative paradigm. However, there are many psychologists that do believe in the concept of sex addiction and view it as a disorder or cause for
Nevertheless, the article “Stop medicalizing female desire” reveals some aspects of truth towards female sexual dysfunction (FSD). In essence, due to a lack of clear measurement tools with which to define FSD, in addition to the cause of sexual diseases, other factors would also lead to abnormal female sexual response. These factors include being annoyed with the partner, feeling fat or feeling blue. Neither allegedly deficient measurement tools or clear establishments on normal baseline, instead of elusive pharmaceuticals, a multi-pronged approach is acknowledged as the best
Sex work and prostitution has long been a taboo topic in many societies, and the United States is not exempt. It is viewed by many people outside of sex work as exploitive, degrading, morally wrong or questionable, and is criminalized in the United States. However, many people who hold these views, including government officials, either are misinformed about the effects of criminalization or simply do not know the extent of negative consequences. Areas of misinformation include the important distinction between sex work and sex trafficking, the safety of those involved in sex work, measures against the spread of
In the reading “Sexual Desire and Gender” by Pepper Schwartz and Virginia E. Rutter, it talks about three views on sexuality. These three views were biology, sociobiology and evolutionary psychology, and social constructionism. While all three plays a part in sexual desire and gender, each differed in the way it influence a person. The reading starts off with biology, the natural occurrence in which humans are deigned to respond to other humans. Biology plays a major role in sexuality, from how humans have sexual encounters with each other, to how the body responds to sexual arousal. All biological research on sex has in common is that not all choices are actually choices, but are dictated by the body. In the reading it states the biological explanations of sexual desire concentrate on the role of hormones, testosterone in men and estrogen in women. In men testosterone is the enabler in a man’s sexual arousal, but is not responsible for a man’s sexual taste, desires, or behavior might be. Estrogen, which is associated with the menstrual cycle, is known as the female hormone. Some biology evidence findings shows that sexual desire in women may be linked to the impact of hormones level changes during her reproductive cycle. William Master and Virginia Johnson, who studied the human sexual arousal system, focused on the body rather than the social and relationship in which sex occurs. In their findings they found there was a sexual difference between men and women in the timing of the excitement cycle. The difference is that male sexual physiology has a quicker trigger, while the female is built up over time.
As a preamble to my book, I want to acknowledge that people have diverse opinions regarding “sexual lust.” Thus, it becomes essential that I convey my beliefs regarding sexual lust at the onset; whereupon, my message within my writing will not become misconstrued, as this prevails critical to comprehending what I seek to identify as problematic. The following subsists as a brief account of “my” explanation of sexual lust, which I call the “spirit of lust” in my book. Accordingly, within the “spiritual” world of the living, whether this energy withstands as positive or negative transpires as a matter of discernment or way of thinking.
Kaplan, H. S. (1995). The sexual desire disorders: Dysfunctional regulation of sexual motivation. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
With regards to an addiction there are still level headed discussions among specialists with regards to the fundamental causes. Part of the argument is whether or not addiction is really a disease or just some ongoing desire that a person chooses not to stop indulging in. A dependence on sex, which is still not completely perceived as a genuine habit by numerous people, is still up for debate. In any case, specialists are beginning to acknowledge that individuals can become dependent to sex pretty much as they can liquor, medications, betting, and any legal or illegal sustenance.
There are many reasons as to why humans have sex: desire, love, control, and procreation are some of the more common explanations given by those who engage in sex. What happens in the human brain and body to ignite motivation to have sex? First, we need to define what motivation is. Becker (2009) described motivation as the internal drive that encourages engagement in behaviors, including sexual behavior. Some behaviors such as eating and sexual behavior are intrinsically motivating because the behavior itself is the reward (Becker, 2009). We will begin looking at sexual motivation by first looking at the hormonal impact on attraction in men and women, responses to sexual stimulus, and increases and decreases in sexual desire. Then we
Sexuality is Everyone’s Weakness-and Strength: Sex is a prime motivator and common denominator for all of us. It is not a message many want to hear. So high is our disgust for these elementary Darwinian principles — that led to human triumph over all other living things — that we spent much of our time denying
One female's sex drive will decline with age more. For the anti-depressant drugs and anti-seizure medications may also make sexual desire. If you have problems in sexual desire repeated or persistent tensions feel weak, you may have a problem and sex.
In order to properly make this argument, I must properly define several terms. “Sex” refers to one’s physiological
Michigan, studied the biopsychosocial perspective of sexual desire in older adult men and women. The purpose of the study examined biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors in understanding sexual desire. They argue, sexual desire is distinct from sexual behavior, and is the drive behind sexual behavior. Biological changes related to chronic illnesses and medications, decrease sexual desire and interests in both women and men in older age. Psychological factors related to negative attitudes about expectations and beliefs of the aging body. American society idealizes the youthful body images leaving older adults to feel ashamed of their sexuality. Many older adults engage in sexual activity with a partner. However, desire decreases with relationship longevity. Furthermore, the loss of a partner may decrease sexual interests. DeLamater and Moorman reported similar results in subsequent research in 2007. This study supports the theory that maintaining sexuality intimacy in aging is important to aging health.
In society, there are a lot of subjects that individuals would prefer not to discuss. Today’s generation, seems to talk about sex in a comfortable manor and strays away from the topic of money. At first this came as a surprise to me because sex is a very intimate subject to most people, but the author Chriara Atik presented a great question. “Would you rather: A date see you naked or a date see your 2013 tax return?”