Sex is known as the main idea when it comes on to human intimacy. Sex can be alienating, bonding, meaningless, as well as exhilarating, even when it is highly gratifying sex may not hold a relationship together in many cases.
Physical sex is classified in two reactions, one involves an increased concentration of blood in bodily tissues in the genitals and the female breasts. The other is increased energy in the nerves and muscles throughout the body. These two reactions include 4 physical sexual stages; excitement – the first stage of arousal as a result of physical stimulation. Next is plateau – in this stage high level arousal persists leading to ejaculation for men, for women it may be an intense orgasm which is the third stage, this is a discharge of the sexual tension that has been built up and maintained during plateau. To end it all is resolution which is the return to the state of being sexually un-aroused for both partners. Non vaginal sex is also a form of sex that man people participate in. up to 80% of people report having oral sex as well as vaginal sex. This can be a part of the arousal phase as well as the plateau and can even lead to orgasm in many cases. This assist the couple in bringing new excitement to their sex life.
Sex is not only used for the purposes of reproduction and creating family. Sex is also a social activity. It is one of the basic drives that us humans have within our bodies. Every human who has ever lived on this earth has felt the urge to have sex at least once in their lives. The whole idea of sex changes depending where you go in the world and at what age you were in. The idea and beliefs about sex are different nowadays compared to in the age’s past. Men are more sexually driven than women and are the ones who are more likely to initiate sex. While women are pickier about their sexually experiences. Sex and intimacy is part of being a healthy human being and have regular sexual and intimate experience is essential for mental health and wellness. Experts argue that sex without intimacy is of little to no value to us as human beings. As well, level of fitness and health is a great factor in a couple’s desire to have sex. Healthy and fit couples are twice as likely to have se than those In poor health. This can be attributed to the amount of energy it takes to have sex and be intimate.
Pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are serious problems among teenagers. Some teens start having sex before the age 13. The age at which sex begins varies among the racial/ethic groups. It is said that African Americans tend to begin earlier than others, followed by whites, Hispanics, and Asian Americans. Sexually active teens face the prospect of early unwanted pregnancy and childbearing.
Contraceptives is the use of a device or techniques to prevent fertilization and come in a wide variety of methods most commonly known are; condoms, pills, sterilization and good old abstinence. There are a number of other methods that are newer and less commonly used. E.g. IUD (intrauterine device), Sponge, chemical methods. Some of these contraceptives provide 99 percent protection.
Sex within marriage is essential for a happy and fulfilling marriage. But at the same time, it should not be the reason for marriage or the main keystone in a marriage. Intimacy is just as important if not more for a married couple. Couples should take intimacy and the sex that comes along with it very serious and look to love their partners mentally, emotionally as well as sexually.
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