This Tuesday on Nov 9th at 8 p.m. USF introduced a man named Micheal Leahy. Who is he? To be honest throughout the whole presentation. I Yawneddddddd!!! This man yes he is a recovering sex addict but his speech was based on the foundation of a self-centered asshole.
As a speaker, he did captivate his audience with the definition of pornography which I found rather interesting. The definition of pornography is any object or material that sexually stimulates someone. Well he showed a few videos - mainly of women- kissing etc. He said that images that are seen in Real World, True Blood, Sopranos is a way of pornography. My reaction was like Oh Shit!.
His presentation was based on multimedia for about 90 minutes. I don't think you need that much multimedia for that long if you can't speak right. End of Story. The presentation consisted of short video messages and Micheal talking about his addiction to pornography. I do agree with pornography being exposed to pre-teens and teenagers at early age due to the internet, media and word of mouth. I know I was exposed to real world when I was 13. I don't think society is to blame on this or parents. I think people should be allowed to explore but with guidance. Micheal also mentioned that since he had ADHD that correlates to sex addiction. I'm like dude!! Overall, no one missed out of anything. It was a waste of time.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Bisexuality
Bisexuality may be a difficult topic to comprehend. Many of us are taught to look at almost everything in the universe as a duality: male and female, light and dark, hot an cold, moral and immoral, etc. This is also seen with human sexual orientation. Most view it as existing in two forms: heterosexuality and homosexuality. But human sexuality is a little more complex than that. One cannot squeeze the full range of human sexual feelings and behaviors into only two classifications. A minimum of three is really needed to represent human sexual attractions and activities: heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual. Some have suggested a minimum of five.
Most people use the term "sexual orientation" to refer to sexual feelings. Heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual is a part of what people are. Thus, bisexuality is sexual orientation in which an individual feels sexual attraction towards both men and women, although not necessarily to the same degree. This is the meaning given to bisexuality by most mental health professionals, religious liberals, secularists, and persons of minority sexual orientations
Some persons who are sexually attracted to both men and women feel more strongly attracted to one gender than the other. Further, they may identify themselves as homosexual or heterosexual, depending upon their prime attraction. So, a bisexual who feels more attracted to members of the same sex might identify themselves as gay or lesbian rather than bisexual. Others, attracted to members of the opposite sex might view themselves as heterosexual.
Don't judge. You would be surprised who is and who isn't.
Most people use the term "sexual orientation" to refer to sexual feelings. Heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual is a part of what people are. Thus, bisexuality is sexual orientation in which an individual feels sexual attraction towards both men and women, although not necessarily to the same degree. This is the meaning given to bisexuality by most mental health professionals, religious liberals, secularists, and persons of minority sexual orientations
Some persons who are sexually attracted to both men and women feel more strongly attracted to one gender than the other. Further, they may identify themselves as homosexual or heterosexual, depending upon their prime attraction. So, a bisexual who feels more attracted to members of the same sex might identify themselves as gay or lesbian rather than bisexual. Others, attracted to members of the opposite sex might view themselves as heterosexual.
Don't judge. You would be surprised who is and who isn't.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sex Addiction
The term "sexual addiction" is used to describe the behavior of a person who has an unusually intense sex drive or an obsession with sex. Sex and the thought of sex tend to dominate the sex addict's thinking, making it difficult to work or engage in healthy personal relationships.
Sex addicts engage in distorted thinking, often rationalizing and justifying their behavior and blaming others for problems. They generally deny they have a problem and make excuses for their actions.
Sexual addiction also is associated with risk-taking. A person with a sex addiction engages in various forms of sexual activity, despite the potential for negative and/or dangerous consequences. In addition to damaging the addict's relationships and interfering with his or her work and social life, a sexual addiction also puts the person at risk for emotional and physical injury.
For some people, the sex addiction progresses to involve illegal activities, such as exhibitionism (exposing oneself in public), making obscene phone calls, or molestation. However, it should be noted that sex addicts do not necessarily become sex offenders.
Behaviors associated with sexual addiction include:
1. Compulsive masturbation (self-stimulation)
2. Multiple affairs (extra-marital affairs)
3. Multiple or anonymous sexual partners and/or one-night stands
4.Consistent use of pornography
5.Unsafe sex
6.Phone or computer sex (cybersex)
7.Prostitution or use of prostitutes
8.Exhibitionism
9.Obsessive dating through personal ads
10.Voyeurism (watching others) and/or stalking
11.Sexual harassment
12.Molestation/rape
Generally, a person with a sex addiction gains little satisfaction from the sexual activity and forms no emotional bond with his or her sex partners. In addition, the problem of sex addiction often leads to feelings of guilt and shame. A sex addict also feels a lack of control over the behavior, despite negative consequences (financial, health, social, and emotional).
This post is a little morbid but if you feel that you are or know someone. Get them help. This is one of the main causes people rape. And we don't want anyone going through that!
Sex addicts engage in distorted thinking, often rationalizing and justifying their behavior and blaming others for problems. They generally deny they have a problem and make excuses for their actions.
Sexual addiction also is associated with risk-taking. A person with a sex addiction engages in various forms of sexual activity, despite the potential for negative and/or dangerous consequences. In addition to damaging the addict's relationships and interfering with his or her work and social life, a sexual addiction also puts the person at risk for emotional and physical injury.
For some people, the sex addiction progresses to involve illegal activities, such as exhibitionism (exposing oneself in public), making obscene phone calls, or molestation. However, it should be noted that sex addicts do not necessarily become sex offenders.
Behaviors associated with sexual addiction include:
1. Compulsive masturbation (self-stimulation)
2. Multiple affairs (extra-marital affairs)
3. Multiple or anonymous sexual partners and/or one-night stands
4.Consistent use of pornography
5.Unsafe sex
6.Phone or computer sex (cybersex)
7.Prostitution or use of prostitutes
8.Exhibitionism
9.Obsessive dating through personal ads
10.Voyeurism (watching others) and/or stalking
11.Sexual harassment
12.Molestation/rape
Generally, a person with a sex addiction gains little satisfaction from the sexual activity and forms no emotional bond with his or her sex partners. In addition, the problem of sex addiction often leads to feelings of guilt and shame. A sex addict also feels a lack of control over the behavior, despite negative consequences (financial, health, social, and emotional).
This post is a little morbid but if you feel that you are or know someone. Get them help. This is one of the main causes people rape. And we don't want anyone going through that!
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