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People often talk down on sex, I've noticed. Why is that so? Is it because people can use sex as an excuse to procrastinate?

by mmmm 11y ago

mtreis86 11y ago
I think it is because a lot of people waste a lot of time thinking and fantasizing instead of living. And a lot of that thinking, especially recurring thoughts, is sexual in nature.
- kleer001 11y ago
  AND sacrificing time/resources on what should most likely be categorized as entertainment is a bad idea.
saraid216 11y ago
It's not really talking down on something to say it shouldn't be placed on a pedestal.
jseliger 11y ago
People often talk down on sex, I've noticed. Why is that so? I think it varies by age and by forum. Old people are probably less excited about sex than younger ones. In addition, HN and similar forums have a selection bias thing going on; people who really really like sex and have it as a focal point of their lives probably don't spend a lot of time here. If you spend time here (I think the link is SFW, but if you have a very paranoid work wait): http://www.goodlookingloser.com http://www.goodlookingloser.com you'll probably get a different impression. I've also heard sex compared to water: If you're getting all you want, it's not very important-seeming or noticeable, but if you aren't, it rapidly becomes very important. (There are of course ways sex isn't like water; you don't need to point them out in the responses.)
kleer001 11y ago
I'm not talking down on sex. I'm saying it's not the be all end all. That's what putting something on a pedestal means. In my particular case it really fucked me up. Raging hormones, poorly socialized, no support network, bad luck, poor communication, and shitty judgement. Yay, puberty. In general chasing sex for its own sake can be destructive. That said if you come from an unbroken family, have a network of good relationships, and have learned to have a healthy attitude towards sex... then you're golden.

People often talk down on sex, I've noticed. Why is that so? Is it because people can use sex as an excuse to procrastinate?

by mmmm 11y ago

People often talk down on sex, I've noticed. Why is that so? Is it because people can use sex as an excuse to procrastinate?

mtreis86 11y ago

I think it is because a lot of people waste a lot of time thinking and fantasizing instead of living. And a lot of that thinking, especially recurring thoughts, is sexual in nature.

kleer001 11y ago
AND sacrificing time/resources on what should most likely be categorized as entertainment is a bad idea.

saraid216 11y ago

It's not really talking down on something to say it shouldn't be placed on a pedestal.

jseliger 11y ago

People often talk down on sex, I've noticed. Why is that so? I think it varies by age and by forum. Old people are probably less excited about sex than younger ones. In addition, HN and similar forums have a selection bias thing going on; people who really really like sex and have it as a focal point of their lives probably don't spend a lot of time here. If you spend time here (I think the link is SFW, but if you have a very paranoid work wait): http://www.goodlookingloser.com http://www.goodlookingloser.com you'll probably get a different impression. I've also heard sex compared to water: If you're getting all you want, it's not very important-seeming or noticeable, but if you aren't, it rapidly becomes very important. (There are of course ways sex isn't like water; you don't need to point them out in the responses.)

kleer001 11y ago

I'm not talking down on sex. I'm saying it's not the be all end all. That's what putting something on a pedestal means. In my particular case it really fucked me up. Raging hormones, poorly socialized, no support network, bad luck, poor communication, and shitty judgement. Yay, puberty. In general chasing sex for its own sake can be destructive. That said if you come from an unbroken family, have a network of good relationships, and have learned to have a healthy attitude towards sex... then you're golden.