Poll: Would you have sex with your cousin?
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I only have two cousins I know of, and they're both first cousins. So no.
I don't see a problem with having a relationship with a cousin, as long as the cousin is far enough away in the family tree as to remove any of the non-societal problems with it.
I don't see a problem with having a relationship with a cousin, as long as the cousin is far enough away in the family tree as to remove any of the non-societal problems with it.
Physical deformities in children produced by incestual relationships are actually very rare, I hope people realise...? Deformities are far more likely to occur in children whose parents are smokers; drug-users; workers in risky industries; women over 40 etc. The whole "It'll come out a mutant" idea is ridiculous propaganda designed to scare people. I'm not endorsing incest, but just saying that people need to stop being scare monger bait...
And would I have a relationship with my 3rd + cousin? If we loved each other, then I really don't see the issue... A third cousin could be my cousin's son's son or my parent's cousin's son. I mean, I don't even know my third cousins. As long as they weren't a massive part of the family and I didn't see them as family, then what would be the problem?
This diagram is interesting:
And would I have a relationship with my 3rd + cousin? If we loved each other, then I really don't see the issue... A third cousin could be my cousin's son's son or my parent's cousin's son. I mean, I don't even know my third cousins. As long as they weren't a massive part of the family and I didn't see them as family, then what would be the problem?
This diagram is interesting:
I unknowingly chatted up my 3rd cousin at a wedding once before I knew who she was. Kinda grossed myself out about it. So, no.
I don't really think it matters as much as some people think. If you share maybe a quarter or an eighth of your DNA, I doubt there are any dangerous recessive genes you have in common that would be of any concern.
People forget, there's a reason incest is bad, it's not because of any moral obligation, it's because it's more likely that you would share dangerous recessive genes that you would both pass on to your kid and these traits become expressed.
Also, I should point out, you are not the first person to bring this up on here.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.226303-So-Im-dating-my-cousin-now-Yeah
People forget, there's a reason incest is bad, it's not because of any moral obligation, it's because it's more likely that you would share dangerous recessive genes that you would both pass on to your kid and these traits become expressed.
Also, I should point out, you are not the first person to bring this up on here.
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.226303-So-Im-dating-my-cousin-now-Yeah
Um... this is a tough call. I have a couple cousins who are kinda attractive enough, but the idea still weirds me out a bit. I mean, as a one-time deal, no kids, no relationship, or anything... maybe. But even then, I'd have to really think about it because the idea behind it still seems a tad awkward.
Holy shit, NO. THAT IS NOT OK. That is your relative! There is no way I would ever do that ever ever never. I can't believe that this was even a serious question.
Had the hots for a distant cousin of mine. When I was 11. It didn't gross me out but I wouldn't bed her. Family is family.
I just found comfort in the fact that being good looking apparently runs in the family, which would I mean I don't look half-bad. Had major problems with self asteem when little.
I just found comfort in the fact that being good looking apparently runs in the family, which would I mean I don't look half-bad. Had major problems with self asteem when little.
Do you mind giving me an exact source on this? I suddenly find this very interesting.Jarimir said:
First cousins... maybe if I was unbelievably drunk?
Otherwise, no. I'll admit I have a few hot cousins, but I just don't see them that way.
Second and beyond... well, I don't know any, so my brain doesn't consider them family like it does with my first cousins.
Otherwise, no. I'll admit I have a few hot cousins, but I just don't see them that way.
Second and beyond... well, I don't know any, so my brain doesn't consider them family like it does with my first cousins.
As long as you're not actually blood-related, you SHOULD be ok...
Personally, I would not have sex with my cousin. Yeah, I used to have a crush on my older cousin, mostly because she was the only close female contact I had as a kid, and she was nice and stuff. But now? Oh hell no. First cousin. No way. That would just be icky.
Besides, as nice as my cousin is, the girl I'm dating now is a million times more awesome, at the very least.
Personally, I would not have sex with my cousin. Yeah, I used to have a crush on my older cousin, mostly because she was the only close female contact I had as a kid, and she was nice and stuff. But now? Oh hell no. First cousin. No way. That would just be icky.
Besides, as nice as my cousin is, the girl I'm dating now is a million times more awesome, at the very least.
As part of a relationship, assuming that there wasn't a significant risk of genetic problems in any resulting children, and assuming that any of my female not-so-distant relations were the kind of people I'd want a relationship with (not really the case,) possibly.
Bwah?
Flirt with a distant relative?
I just- Wha?
If genetics enter the picture, I'm out. I don't care if that girl is my fourth cousin thrice removed, we share an infinitesimally small amount of genetic material. We already have enough horror stories about pricks like Joseph Fritzl fucking his own daughters and the stereotype of the backwoods inbred Southerner has to come from *somewhere*, right?
No. Not ever. I wouldn't do it, not if you stuck a gun to my head, not even if said cousin happened to make Angelina Jolie look like Chewbacca, not even if that girl was the most insightful, witty, interesting and generally appealing individual I'd ever met.
Flirt with a distant relative?
I just- Wha?
If genetics enter the picture, I'm out. I don't care if that girl is my fourth cousin thrice removed, we share an infinitesimally small amount of genetic material. We already have enough horror stories about pricks like Joseph Fritzl fucking his own daughters and the stereotype of the backwoods inbred Southerner has to come from *somewhere*, right?
No. Not ever. I wouldn't do it, not if you stuck a gun to my head, not even if said cousin happened to make Angelina Jolie look like Chewbacca, not even if that girl was the most insightful, witty, interesting and generally appealing individual I'd ever met.