04-23-2010, 09:08 PM
A friend asked me a series of questions regarding relationships. I picked a couple of them because they are related and I found them worthy of being discussed. They are Love and Sex.
I believe the best approach is to start with a definition of each term separately. I shall commence by the most mundane: Sex.
Sex
"Vaginal sexual intercourse, also called coitus, is the human form of copulation. While its natural purpose and result is reproduction, it is often performed entirely for pleasure and/or as an expression of love and emotional intimacy.
"Sexual intercourse typically plays a powerful bonding role; in many societies it is normal for couples to have frequent intercourse while using birth control, sharing pleasure and strengthening their emotional bond through sex even though they are deliberately avoiding pregnancy."
I believe the best approach is to start with a definition of each term separately. I shall commence by the most mundane: Sex.
Sex
"Vaginal sexual intercourse, also called coitus, is the human form of copulation. While its natural purpose and result is reproduction, it is often performed entirely for pleasure and/or as an expression of love and emotional intimacy.
"Sexual intercourse typically plays a powerful bonding role; in many societies it is normal for couples to have frequent intercourse while using birth control, sharing pleasure and strengthening their emotional bond through sex even though they are deliberately avoiding pregnancy."