Let's Talk SEX.

 Let's talk sex.


On Saturday Susan asked us to come up with topics for discussion. One of the ones I thought of was:


Sex, how important is it, or isn't it, to building a successful and loving relationship?


She suggested that I take care of that one and so I started to compose a thread in my mind.


Problem I ran into though was - who wants to talk about sex? The answer to my question should be obvious - very important. What more is there to say without getting personal?


That brought a different topic, still concerning sex, to mind. Before I moved to Canada I met weekly (before and after the 2nd year of Covid) with a group of buddies to shoot the breeze.


We talked politics, we talked sports, we talked social issues, we bragged a lot and yup, we gossiped! What we did not talk about was sex.


So, how's the sex with your wife these days? Like, who wants to answer THAT question? BUT why is THAT question such taboo? How's the job? Still going to vote Republican? Still going to church? What do you think of those Drag Queen shows? ALL OF THAT is ok, but not talking about sex??


SO my question will now become several questions. Answer as you see fit or avoid answering any you don't want to answer.


1. How much did sex - in terms of the quality and quantity - effect your attraction to either past partners or current partner?


2. How important was sex in maintaining a satisfying relationship vs other aspects - her/his character, similarities in interests, cultural background, that sort of thing?


3. For the older folks here - how important is sex still? Realizing we aren't as athletic as we once were - but still enjoy the touch, the foreplay, the tease. Or has other aspects such as respect, harmony, friendship, togetherness replaced sex in importance?


4. Do you find people uncomfortable talking about sex. Is it a subject you avoid in your social circle? Is it TOO personal and should not be brought up for discussion - even on Snowy's Forum??




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