https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv Human Sexuality en-us 2018-01-18 21:18:25 UTC 2026-03-16 21:37:33 UTC hello@padlet.com jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/222843831 Sky Jordan examines the popular Cosmopolitan Magazine through the lens of sex-positive culture. She acknowledges the way the magazine has helped many people learn about sexuality, but argues that Cosmopolitan features unhealthy advice, over complicated sex "tips," and focuses mainly on how women can please their male partners. Jordan goes on to mention the effect of displaying overly-sexualized women on the cover in a way that seems to be portraying "the ideal woman." Do you agree with the author in thinking Cosmopolitan magazine leads readers to set unrealistic/unhealthy sexual expectations?]]> 2018-01-19 16:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/222843831 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/224465184 Christine Hsu discusses the contents of Catherine Hakim's book about "The New Rules of Marriage." Hakim argues that extramarital sex and pornography may save marriages. She believes "Sex is no more a moral issue than eating a good meal." Instead of being upset that one partner has been unfaithful, the author thinks that the other partner should try sex outside of the marriage for themselves.
This article was written in 2012, but is still a topic talked about today. Do you think extramarital affairs are beneficial or harmful?]]> 2018-01-24 22:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/224465184 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/227324431 Get the opinion of someone who is actually in the sex industry. A sex worker going by the name Molly Smith explains the difference between legalizing prostitution and decriminalizing prostitution. She has many ideas for ways to keep sex workers safe without restricting the industry. Do you think either one of these ideas would work well in America?]]> 2018-02-02 00:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/227324431 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/229822722 Buzzfeed's Boldy channel recreated ads using reversed gender roles. When men replace the women in the ads, they seem "ridiculous." What do you think this says about the reasons women's bodies are sexualized?]]> 2018-02-08 20:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/229822722 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/231352676 This article from Desiring God discusses the Biblical idea for sexuality in singleness in a way that is different from what I have typically heard from married couples in the church. Another point made is how some couples use "it is better to marry than to burn with passion" as an excuse to rush into marriage in order to fulfill sexual needs. Have you seen this in Christian circles, or more specifically, our campus?]]> 2018-02-14 02:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/231352676 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/234509436 I found this image online and think it is an interesting and important thing to think about. It is originally from a group called "The Mama Effect" that focuses on preventing child abuse. The writers say that when we do not educate children about sex and their bodies, we are contributing to the "cycle of shame." When do you think children should be taught about sexuality and what should be said in order to keep them safe and aware?]]> 2018-02-22 21:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/234509436 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/236549941 The article by TIME argues that there is a sexual identity not encompassed by the labels of straight, gay, or bisexual. Traditionally, the author says, if straight males held any attraction for males, they were considered gay. This attraction may not even be acted upon, only thought about. What do you think?]]> 2018-02-28 17:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/236549941 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/239497657 Jim Halfens examines what he perceives as the dangerous effects of social media on marriage. He discusses apps and websites used to chat, cheat, and other things. What effects do you think social media can have on a married couple's relationship?]]> 2018-03-08 03:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/239497657 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/239689848 In this piece, four women talk about how swinging has positively influenced and strengthened their relationships. They say the benefits included better communication, sexual confidence, sexual satisfaction, enriched relationships with other, and better marriages. The last woman interviews says that swinging gave her a sense of security. Is this something you would have expected?]]> 2018-03-08 15:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/239689848 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/247355324 Living Out is a website formed by three Christian men who experience same-sex attraction. It was formed with the goal of helping others who experience this attraction stay faithful to the Bible and to help Christians better understand those with same-sex attraction.These people whose stories are on the website are not actively engaging in same-sex relationships, but still feel attraction.This is a perspective I had not heard before and I found it to be interesting and unique. ]]> 2018-03-29 18:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/247355324 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/248716794 (This video does contain some language.)
HIV has such a great impact on a person because it can be spread to others and is incurable. Individuals in the LGBTQ community share their experiences with HIV/AIDS in this short video. They talk about the ways their ideas of HIV changed before and after they contacted HIV/found out their friends contracted it.]]> 2018-04-05 01:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/248716794 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/251361687 This writer asked experts if men and women could live in co-ed roommate situations platonically. They listed "guidelines" to follow for problematic-free living. Many of the guidelines are centered around ground rules, boundaries, and open communication. This article is two years old now, but still relevant. How do you feel about co-ed roommates?]]> 2018-04-12 20:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/251361687 jbell108 https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/252714613 This article is from GQ shares tips on how to have a successful relationship as friends with benefits. One of the tips is to be with someone who you are attracted to, but with whom you do not have many mutual friends. There are many others listed. What do you think of the idea of "friends with benefits?"]]> 2018-04-17 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jbell108/oe92fll8y9xv/wish/252714613