Sexual Dysfunction

   

     When I personally think of sexual dysfunction, I think of the commercials on the television of older couples that do not really say much, but seem to have a pill that has made them very happy such as those in the video above. Of course I have always known that there is more to it than that, but today’s class opened my eyes. I have always thought that sexual dysfunction is something that affects males and males alone, but it seems that most types can affect both males and females. I also thought that age was the biggest factor that caused it, or perhaps alcohol in some situations, but it seems that the problem can be in your head just as much as biological or chemical issues in your body. The different types are probably what shocked me the most. It seems unreal how unknown some of these disorders are. I wonder about people who are experiencing some of these and have not done anything about it simply because they do not understand what is going on or what they can do to help themselves. I feel much better now being educated on the subject so that I can help a friend through if they approach me with an issue and calm their fears. 

The End of Men

     Recently we have watched two documentaries in class. The first was called The F-word: Who Wants to be a Feminist, and it talked about the reluctance of many modern women to call themselves feminists. The second was called The End of Men, which discussed the trials that the men go through in our society and brought attention to an often ignored subject. I personally preferred The End of Men. I think that this is because as a woman, it is interesting to learn about what men are experiencing today. I think that the feminist movements not only gave women a voice that they had not had before, but also took man’s voice away. I hope that now, in a society that women are able to enjoy the same privileges as men, we can come back together and have true equality without bitterness or jealousy on either side.

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Masturbation

     On Thursday we did an activity called ‘Thinking about the Logic of Cultural Taboos Against Masturbation’. We read a short paragraph and were ask of our opinions. I feel as though many of the “widely held cultural beliefs” about masturbation are absolutely prehistoric and ridiculous. The difference between solitary sexual behaviour and sexual behaviour with a partner hardly exists in today’s society. Sexual behaviour is no longer believed to be only for reproduction, so what is the problem with masturbation? For those who personally believe in only engaging in sexual behavior for the purpose of reproduction, I can see a small argument against masturbation. However I see no reason for those people to have any say or opinion towards others who do not share these beliefs. 

Abortion

     Abortion is a widely controversial issue today in our society. It is one that I am very cautious to take a firm position on, not because I do not have an opinion, but because I am aware that there are many positions to take and a lot of different reasoning behind each position. With the information I have learned about abortion, I personally believe that it is a matter that should be between the parents of the pregnancy. Many people say it is up to the mother, but I think the father has a very important say in what goes on as well. This is not to say that the father can veto the mother’s opinion, but it is a discussion that needs to be had between the parents before a decision is made. With that said, I am aware that the father will not always be involved with the decision making process, and even then the woman’s life can potentially change a lot more from a pregnancy than her partner’s. If a woman has educated herself with all of her options and made the decision to abort her pregnancy, I do not think that there is anyone who should be able to tell her that she has to go through with the pregnancy. One can argue that the mother should not be able to decide the fate of another person, but I think that if she is truly prepared to go through with an abortion, it would be a crime to allow that child to come into a world in which it is considered a burden.

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