Friday Five. Taboos: Pegging, Premarital Sex + More
Here’s your weekly dose of sexy brain food and taboo takedowns. Take 5 minutes for 5 things that will elevate your mind, body, soul and sex life.
Taboo #1: Pegging
Pegging is the act of a female putting on a strap-on and penetrating either a male or female and is more commonly viewed as a sexual act between lesbian couples or between a hetero cis man and hetero woman. However, anyone can enjoy this act regardless of sexuality or preference.
“Not only can anal stimulation and penetration be awesome for all kinds of folks, but being on the receiving end of a partner who is experiencing the power and sexiness that can come from wearing a strap-on can be life-changing. Or at the very least, super-hot,” says Sex Educator Searah Deysach.
Taboo #2: Naughty Sex
Some folks might be embarrassed to admit that they enjoy nasty, dirty or kinky sex because it’s socially viewed as outside the norm or impure. But it’s perfectly normal to find pleasure from out-of-the-box sexual acts. In fact, kinky is considered a sexual arousal language, and more people than you’d think enjoy it!
Taboo #3: Sex Before Marriage
In some religions, such as Christianity and Judiasm, premarital sex is considered a shameful act. Although some Jewish folks do acknowledge “‘a measure of morality’ can be found in non-marital sexual relationships provided they comport with Jewish sexual values, including mutual respect, honesty, health and monogamy.”
As societally accepted relationship dynamics continue to evolve, our ways of commiting to them will shift as well. In the U.S. this year, the expected divorce rate is at least 44.2%, making it clear that marriage isn’t always a sure sign of lifelong devotion.
Taboo #4: Divorce
Divorce has historically negative connotations, and breaking that vow, for many, may feel like failure. But it doesn’t need to be a shameful experience. People have recently turned to practices like conscious uncoupling to end their relationships in a positive way.
“Conscious uncoupling is a five-stage process that allows couples to separate from each other without hard feelings, resentment or unhappiness that could affect the ability to move on and build a brighter future after divorcing your former partner.”
Taboo #5: Taboo Takedowns?
What taboos have you noticed in society or your social circles that you believe are changing or should change to be more accepted? Share with us by commenting on this blog or leave us a comment on our social media.
