Opinion's on sexuality

[zehydra]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

 

[Shio]

Anti-homosexuality is a funny kind of prejudice. I don't get why I should care what someone else does that doesn't effect me in any way. So long as it doesn't hurt anyone, I say it's absolutely fine. Homosexuality, as far as I can tell, has never hurt anyone.

And yet many a homosexual and transgender person has been beaten and murdered.

A sickening irony.

Fear of the unknown, disgust towards unfamiliar behavior. It's happened throughout history.
I think this video is appropriate for what you said.

Warning: it's quite upsetting. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax96cghOnY4]

Oh god I hate that video. Saddest thing ever! Not only has sexuality been something of a question mark for me for a long time, I've also attempted suicide. The first time I saw that I got all choked up and teary eyed, lol.

Brave dude.

 

[Shio]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

 

[zehydra]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

 

[.No.]

I dot care about sexuality people can do what they want, aslong as its legal.
Asexuals hoever I do think are weird however. (no offense) I mean do you guys not even watch porn or..do other things. Because it jsut seems unhealthy.

Some do do other things (if you mean what I think you mean) and some have sex. It doesn't necessarily mean you practice abstinance, just have no desire for sex. You can check the wiki or go to AVEN for more information.

No idea what AVEN is. But I will take your word for it.

Asexual Visibility and Eduaction Network.

 

[Randvek]

One of the great myths about sexuality is that people are usually black or white, or even that it stays the same. Sexuality is a giant gray area that is in many ways situational. I find it odd that people can be proud of their own or hate another when it's such an intangible idea, far more meaningless than even patriotism or political beliefs. "Homosexual" and "heterosexual" are such limiting words that limit how people approach the topic by making us think that there are only two paths when really there are none. "Bisexual" isn't much better, but that's a very different story. We'd be better off without the labels.

 

[Shio]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

 

[zehydra]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

actually, it is. Boxing is consensual assault and battery. For sport.

Sex is not like boxing however, in that Sex is not something which is automatically consensual. Sex is short of "Sexual Intercourse", in which two partners usually exchange bodily fluids. Any extension of this definition is a version of a sex.

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

People do what they want, I don't care.

I think people are conditioned into their sexuality based on external (and in some RARE cases) internal stimuli.

Biologically the 'Default' orientation is 'straight' (hence the term "straight") but depending on how one was raised, who their parents are, and what they're exposed to, that can change.

Being gay isn't natural, but it also isn't a 'terrible' thing... More or less it's an expression of your past experience, and what you have come to find appealing in a mate.

Girls want to marry their fathers, and boys want to marry their mothers.

It can also be like "Goth" or "Nerd" or "Jock", what have you. Goths tend to gravitate toward other Goths, etc. once together, they sort of feed of each other, and become more exaggerated versions of themselves.

I believe homosexuality is no different.

(I don't mean to equate homosexuality to a fad, but merely conditional behavior)

A load of animals sometimes engage in homosexual sex. So....

 

[Mazza35]

People can do whatever they want, just along as people (yes I've had some people do it) don't go 'I'M (Bi, gay, lesbian ect.) AND YOU MUST ACCEPT IT BECAUSE THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT'

But, besides that. Go nuts!

 

[Shio]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

actually, it is. Boxing is consensual assault and battery. For sport.

Sex is not like boxing however, in that Sex is not something which is automatically consensual. Sex is short of "Sexual Intercourse", in which two partners usually exchange bodily fluids. Any extension of this definition is a version of a sex.

I find your opinion on rape horribly repulsive. Because of that I'm going to exit the conversation.

 

[Nurb]

I'm bi so my opinion on sexuality would sort of have to be accepting of homosexuality and heterosexuality wouldn't it? LOL

Though You'd be surpised at how many homosexuals can be bigoted and treat bisexuals as if they don't exist or that bisexuals aren't "gay enough" to be accepted as part of the "Community". One gay guy even told me that it doesn't exist to my face. Some even think it's a phase, which sort of hurts their own arguments that sexuality is genetic.

That's what sort of sucks about being "in the middle"; to a lot of straight people you're just plain gay, but to some gay people, you're not "gay enough".

I just don't understand Bi-sexuals, I mean how can you not have a peference?

How can a straight person not like their own gender?
How can a homosexual person not like the opposite gender?

It just "IS". I love both men and women and I can't explain it, but understanding relationships with both genders has been a fantastic asset with whoever I date. Not everyone is so lucky to have complete understanding of one another.

 

[zehydra]

One of the great myths about sexuality is that people are usually black or white, or even that it stays the same. Sexuality is a giant gray area that is in many ways situational. I find it odd that people can be proud of their own or hate another when it's such an intangible idea, far more meaningless than even patriotism or political beliefs. "Homosexual" and "heterosexual" are such limiting words that limit how people approach the topic by making us think that there are only two paths when really there are none. "Bisexual" isn't much better, but that's a very different story. We'd be better off without the labels.

If heterosexuality is to mean that I am only sexually attracted to one sex, then I definitely fit that label.

It's not something I find pride in, as it's just the way my brain functions.

 

[Mistermixmaster]

I don't see how someone elses personal preference regarding mates is any of my business, but since you want my opinion here it is.

Homosexual? Good for you that you know what you want/like! Just don't expect me to be happy about it if you force it upon everyone you meet. (Seriously, I've seen this so many times it pisses me off. No, you can not recieve preferential treatment because of your sexual preferences! And don't even TRY to go with the "homophobic" excuse if someone doesn't like the fact that you are forcing your sexual preferences on everyone. You don't see heterosexual people going all "oh look at me and how heterosexual I am!" now do you? >_>)

Bisexual? Again, good for you that you know what you want/like! Now, this one is a bit iffy to speak about for me though. I was one of them who believed that those who call themselves bisexual was just after sex constantly and didn't care what gender their mate was as long as they got what they wanted... Then I met a woman who describes herself as a bisexual (she's one of my best friends). I guess what I said about homosexuals fit under here (the "don't force your sexuality upon others"-part).
[Question for bisexuals: How can you have no preference? Or is it that your preference is both genders? I really don't get this, feel free to enlighten me, either by quoting me or PM-ing me].

Heterosexual? Get the hell off my lawn! (Just kidding of course, since I'm a heterosexual myself). I dunno, I don't really got any thoughts worth mentioning on this topic that hasn't been said in the other two. Good for you that you're part of the majority? xD

Also, just a final note. I do not mean to sound offensive or anything. If I offended you in this post, I sincerely apologize.

 

[Kais86]

I think American society is incredibly immature about it, they aren't the worst by any stretch of the imagination, but it is still bad. I think, as a species, humans need to grow up quite a bit concerning the topic. I myself enjoy it, though I'm loath to get that close to anyone, without an incredibly good understanding of them, and with them....because I don't think I'd do well in jail, and I don't want to end up on the sexual predator list.

 

[MeatMachine]

I'm pretty asexual, so I don't really care much.

 

[zehydra]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

actually, it is. Boxing is consensual assault and battery. For sport.

Sex is not like boxing however, in that Sex is not something which is automatically consensual. Sex is short of "Sexual Intercourse", in which two partners usually exchange bodily fluids. Any extension of this definition is a version of a sex.

I find your opinion on rape horribly repulsive. Because of that I'm going to exit the conversation.

I'm not saying rape is a GOOD thing, I never meant that. What I was trying to clarify originally, is that there are people who rape other people for physical pleasure, not for dominance or power. When you brought up the notion that somehow sex is something which is automatically GOOD, I felt the need to challenge that, because based on the definition of sex from everybody I know, and from Dictionaries, Sex is not something which is automatically Good or Bad, it just is. Sex is just a biological function, and is something which can obviously be used in evil ways, and in very good ways.

 

[Shio]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

actually, it is. Boxing is consensual assault and battery. For sport.

Sex is not like boxing however, in that Sex is not something which is automatically consensual. Sex is short of "Sexual Intercourse", in which two partners usually exchange bodily fluids. Any extension of this definition is a version of a sex.

I find your opinion on rape horribly repulsive. Because of that I'm going to exit the conversation.

I'm not saying rape is a GOOD thing, I never meant that. What I was trying to clarify originally, is that there are people who rape other people for physical pleasure, not for dominance or power. When you brought up the notion that somehow sex is something which is automatically GOOD, I felt the need to challenge that, because based on the definition of sex from everybody I know, and from Dictionaries, Sex is not something which is automatically Good or Bad, it just is. Sex is just a biological function, and is something which can obviously be used in evil ways, and in very good ways.

As I said, I find the notion of rape being an act of sex to be massively offensive and sickening. I'd appreciate no further discussion on the issue.

 

[zehydra]

I'm a bisexual woman and proud of it. ^^

Everyone should be free to express their sexuality as they see fit. *

[sub]* With a standard disclaimer for the idiot who wants to say "what about rape" - no, that isn't an expression of sexuality, that's torture. Don't be a jerk.[/sub]

It's an expression of sexuality that's usually torture for the person getting raped.

No. Rape has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with power, control and domination.

Sometimes it does, definitely not ALL the time. Rape is very broad term.

I've heard of the stories in third world countries where it's used as a weapon against women. In those cases it definitely is.

No. If you're using something as a weapon to cause harm or terror, it has nothing to do with sex and everything to do with you being a psychopath.

So sex has nothing to do with sex if it causes harm/terror?

Rape isn't sex, so no.

If someone thinks rape is at all like sex, in any way, they need to do some more research.

Forgive me, but I believe the standard definition for rape is "non-consensual sex"

Correct. Rape is non-consenting sex. What it isn't is sex.

What's boxing? Assault? Battery? No. It's boxing.

actually, it is. Boxing is consensual assault and battery. For sport.

Sex is not like boxing however, in that Sex is not something which is automatically consensual. Sex is short of "Sexual Intercourse", in which two partners usually exchange bodily fluids. Any extension of this definition is a version of a sex.

I find your opinion on rape horribly repulsive. Because of that I'm going to exit the conversation.

I'm not saying rape is a GOOD thing, I never meant that. What I was trying to clarify originally, is that there are people who rape other people for physical pleasure, not for dominance or power. When you brought up the notion that somehow sex is something which is automatically GOOD, I felt the need to challenge that, because based on the definition of sex from everybody I know, and from Dictionaries, Sex is not something which is automatically Good or Bad, it just is. Sex is just a biological function, and is something which can obviously be used in evil ways, and in very good ways.

As I said, I find the notion of rape being an act of sex to be massively offensive and sickening. I'd appreciate no further discussion on the issue.

Then my apologies, I never meant to offend, only to enlighten.

 

[zehydra]

I'm not saying rape is a GOOD thing, I never meant that. What I was trying to clarify originally, is that there are people who rape other people for physical pleasure, not for dominance or power. When you brought up the notion that somehow sex is something which is automatically GOOD, I felt the need to challenge that, because based on the definition of sex from everybody I know, and from Dictionaries, Sex is not something which is automatically Good or Bad, it just is. Sex is just a biological function, and is something which can obviously be used in evil ways, and in very good ways.

I can see your point, the whole "its a power control thing" is kinda bullshit. Sometimes you just wanna fuck someone and they wont let you. So what other option do you have?
To help clarify I think we should turn to one of the greatest philosophers of this age.


Ahh, I feel enlightened already.

Lol I'm not trying to condone rape of this kind, I'm just saying that it exists on a much larger scale than some people seem to believe. Edit: I meant rape of ANY kind, in case that wasn't clear.