Essays on Sexual Pleasure

Introduction

Human sexuality refers to the capacity for one to have sexual feelings. It can be expressed in differently including same-sex relationships, heterosexual interactions and even relationships among different partners. The form of sexuality one follows is guided by their life teachings and influences by culture, global interaction, and religion. These factors determine how one would choose to live their life. Over time sexuality has changed especially in the past century. Freedom to express one’s sexuality has increased, and people are more willing to transform due to reduced fear of persecution and reproductive limitations. This paper will explore the ...

Homer’s epic Greek poem “The Odyssey” centers on the heroic quest of a man, however, a remarkably larger role is played by women in the poem. When discussing roles of women in Homer's “The Odyssey,” the women of Ithaca are perhaps most similar to the women in the Greek society, especially because Homer has described the society in his poem with such vivid detail. In comparison to Homer’s Iliad, where the women are not seen frequently and there is not much emphasis on them, but on the other hand, women are everywhere in “The Odyssey” and they have diverse ...

Introduction

Lesbian porn has been debated by feminists in a political sense to be a way for women to give affection to one another in a way that only women can understand. In a sense, sex between two women is argued by feminists in support of lesbianism to be a way of expressing sexuality in a more equal way (Segal, 1993, p. 94). Much closer to the topic at hand the portrayal of sexuality in lesbian pornography is increasingly receiving attention in sex studies where lesbian porn has been criticized for misrepresenting lesbian sexual interaction. In fact, sex in lesbian porn is misconstrued and misrepresentative of ...

Introduction

Human sexuality is how human beings express themselves sexually. Usually driven by desires of sexual pleasure, human sexuality has physical, biological, and emotional aspects. Biologically, human sexuality refers to the reproductive system as well as fundamental biological drive which exists in all the species and can include sexual contact and sexual intercourse in all forms (Birnbaum et al, 2001). Emotional aspects deal with deep emotions relating to social bonds and associated sexual acts. Physical aspects around sexuality range from medical considerations to physiological or psychological and even sociological aspects of sexual behaviors. In this paper, I will strive to ...

Sexual deviance comprises of a wide range of abnormal sexual expressions from cross dressing, fetishism, sexual masochism, incest, pedophilia, and rape. On the contrary, sexual deviant behavior can be defined in different contexts. According to sociology, sexual deviance varies from culture to the other depending different cultural beliefs and norms. Sexual deviant behaviors are attributed with discomfort, bizarreness, and inefficiency. Some sexual deviant habits include paraphilia, exhibitionism, fetishism, and masochist among others. Paraphilia individuals have behavior, an urge, or a sexual fantasy that is distressing and repetitive while exhibitionism entails sexual pleasure through exposure of the genitals (Goode, 2010). Fetishism, on ...

Assignment 2

Question 1 In “Brideshead Revisited”, the character Rex Mottram is for the larger part of the story in a relationship with Julia. Rex appears to very deeply in love with Julia and is also a great friend to other characters including Sebastian, Boy and Charles, who he, for example, helps with their jail situation. He plans to marry Julia and in fact does so, but he maintains an illicit affair with Brenda. Julia confronts him, but he cannot understand why she is so upset. Julia is a devout Christian and tries to put a stop to Rex antics including fooling around, but ...

The issue of female genital modification (FGM) has been a controversial and complicated one, largely revolving around the construction of female sexual pleasure through the alteration of women’s genitalia to make them ostensibly more attractive to heteronormative society. In Braun and Khau’s scholarly work, the differences between Western and African approaches to FGM become clear. The ‘designer vaginas’ of Western America are treated as more of a high status symbol – an indicator of a woman’s genuine search for female pleasure and desirability, while African practices of labial elongation are more of a restrictive, patriarchal sexual practice disturbingly inflicted on young ...

Sociology

Introduction Female genital modification entails the temporary or permanent changes or alterations to the female reproductive organs. These alterations have been around since time immemorial as part of rituals and/or for cosmetic purposes. In various cultures, these modifications have symbolic connotations such as in many African communities; female genital modifications were part of an initiation rite for young girls growing into adulthood. In contemporary societies globally; particularly Western societies, these changes in the female genitalia are procured for aesthetic reasons or for enhancement of female sexual functions. This paper offers an insightful comparison between female genital modifications in ...

Compare and contrast female genital modifications in the Western and African contexts.

Introduction Female genital modification entails the temporary or permanent changes or alterations to the female reproductive organs. These alterations have been around since time immemorial as part of rituals or for cosmetic purposes. In various cultures, these modifications have symbolic connotations such as in many African communities female genital modification was part of an initiation rite for young girls into adulthood. In the contemporary societies globally, particularly Western societies, these changes in the female genitalia are procured for aesthetic reasons or enhancement of the female sexual functions. This paper will offer an insightful comparison between female genital modifications ...

Among other Ares of expertise that Eric Marlowe is certified at, he is considered as one of the top leading sexuality counsellor, trainer, author, international consultant, mentor, and teacher in a number of fields related to sexology (eDrug). Through programs such as sexual education to students seeking higher education, Marlowe can connect with students concerning sex issues. For almost twenty years, he has been able to promote healthy relationships amongst people of all ages. Some of the people and institutions that he deals with include: hospitals, sexual clinics, individual couples colleges, athletic teams, departments offering health services, the nations armed ...

The term Paraphilia was developed from two Greek words Para-meaning alternative and Philos-meaning loving; it is used to refer to sexual tendencies involving things and activities other than what is considered normal sex. The American Psychiatric Association categories paraphilias as sexual perversions/deviations. Whereas several paraphilias are illegal, there are some that are legal. However, the underlying factor among paraphiliacs is that they are very secretive about their behavior; psychiatrists observe that paraphilic sexual behavior is associated with individuals who have problems in interpersonal relationships. Due to the secretive nature of paraphilia’s its prevalence cannot accurately be established although ...

Sex and human sexuality are very fascinating issues but also a threat to the society for a number of reasons. The subject is fascinating because it affects every aspect of human behavior and due to its Ubiquitous existence in human beings. Human sexuality has been emerged as a threat because of the diseases that take place due to sexual intercourses. Growing number of HIV patients and people suffering from other sexual diseases suggests that we need to reconsider on this issue with a new approach and discuss it without any hesitation. Religion strongly influences people and by help of religion, issues and threats ...

Because of the content of some of the films that were made in the silent and early talking era, the Motion Picture Production Code was developed and implemented in 1930. Commonly known as the Hays Code, after Will Hays (Hollywood’s main censor at that time), it served as the rules of censorship for Hollywood until the development of the MPAA film rating system in 1968. This code dictated what filmmakers could and could not include in motion pictures (Doherty). There were some definite no-nos, such as profanity, licentious or lecherous notice, illegal drug trafficking, and miscegenation; there was ...

A Christian View of Sexuality Within Marriage

Abstract The Gift of Sex, by Clifford and Joyce Penner, is a comprehensive, Christian educational guide for married couples about sexuality. Divided into a preface and five sections, the book uses Scripture and the authors’ expertise in marriage therapy to offer important information to couples concerning sexuality so that readers may overcome problems or enhance a relationship that is already good. The book educates married couples on Bible-based considerations about sex, physical aspects of sex, and unifying the religions and physical aspects of sex in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with each other. It answers questions, offers exercises, uses anecdotes ...

Abstract

Dreams are usually unavoidable and they occur in series of succession when an individual is asleep. In case of wet dream, the person experiences thoughts and emotions that are enough to cause ejaculation and nocturnal emissions of vaginal fluids. During the dream, visions and symbols that have got images of erotic sexual scenes can also be apparent and these are enough to cause nocturnal emissions. Freud and Jungian established that these erotic dreams are common at puberty when the individual has enough sexual experiences to worry throughout the night. Thus the unconscious mind find ways of fulfilling its desires ...

Introduction

Monogamy is defined as type of marriage where a person has only one husband/wife at any single time (Troost, 2005). Traditionally, monogamous relationships were assumed to be between a man and woman or vice versa but recent developments in the marriage structure and homosexual activism has led to the inclusion of two women or men in a marital relationship as a form of monogamy. However, for the purpose of this research, the conventional monogamous structure of one husband and wife will be used. Monogamy normally has two sociological perspectives. These include: one, having only one spouse in a lifetime; and two, having only one ...

Part1

The events in the story unfold in modern day Chicago on top of a high rise 15 stories building where a couple in their mid thirties is facing marital problems. James, now 35 years old, and Louise 33, have been married for the last 15 years, and are grappling with infidelity issues where Louise accuses James of having an affair with another female character, Patty. Louise has the intentions of making her husband pay for his unfaithfulness by forcing him, at gun point, to jump from the 15 story building to end his life. The incident takes place at around evening ...