Our culture gives women and men very mixed messages about sex. We are often taught that we must be in love to have sex. We may also be taught that having sex is an important part of being an adult, or that sex proves we are desirable. Sex can be about all of these things, or it may not involve any of them. What do you think the purpose of sex should be?
Does a sexual relationship also involve other social and emotional commitments?
Can it be casual, just a way to learn about yourself or release physical tension?
What do you need to know or feel about your partner before you have sex?
There is no 'right' way to answer these questions, but it is important to be honest with your partner about what having sex means to you. Honest communication is one of the essential parts of a healthy sexual relationship. It is often very painful when two people have not thought about and discussed what they expect sex to mean. What you want out of a sexual relationship may change at different stages of your life.
Does a sexual relationship also involve other social and emotional commitments?
Can it be casual, just a way to learn about yourself or release physical tension?
What do you need to know or feel about your partner before you have sex?
There is no 'right' way to answer these questions, but it is important to be honest with your partner about what having sex means to you. Honest communication is one of the essential parts of a healthy sexual relationship. It is often very painful when two people have not thought about and discussed what they expect sex to mean. What you want out of a sexual relationship may change at different stages of your life.
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