In Chapter 6, Davis gives interesting information about how people viewed sex in the past in comparison to how we view sex now in the present. Society is more open to discussing sex because it is no longer considered taboo. It is has become normal to talk about sex. Many of the advertisements on display boards or that play in commercials use sex in some type of way because as we all know sex sells. Calvin Klein, for example, uses sex in ads as a form of pleasure. The way the models are presented to advertise his clothing or perfume lines provide a fantasy for some people. They all draw people closer to their own sexuality. If advertisements did not use sex, a lot of people would not show much interest to the product. I like how Davis says, “You can’t have obsession if you don’t have a clear sense of normality.” Our human nature has a feeling for sexual needs and it is totally normal to perform acts while having sex. In the beginning of the twentieth century, the mechanics of sexuality continued to be a central area of cultural and social obsession. Sexologists thought of the natural path of sexuality to be toward reproduction and any diversion from this was known as a perversion. A ton of manuals were made to promote sex. They were used as a guide on how to perform during sex which caused a problem. These manuals were telling people step by step information about what to do and how many times to do it which made sex turn into an addiction for some. Davis argues about what it is considered “normal sex” and was is considered “abnormal/obsessive sex.” People usually consider normal sex to be an intimate encounter between two individuals that are in love. Obsessive or abnormal love, on the other hand, refers to when the act is done excessively. Obsessive passion is both a desirable and a dangerous thing. Love plays an important role in sexual development. We should all try to have a balanced sexual life.
Great thoughts on the chapter. I agree also that I today's worlds sex is used excessively in ads and magazines in order to sell products that may or may not have anything to do with sex. Sex does sell and it's sad that many people abuse the act in order to mak a profit. Something that should be kept sacred is instead used as a way to "make a buck". I agree with Davis when he says that there is a normal and abnormal or obsessive form of sex. Some people lose the value and meaning of sex when they do it all the time and in a sense the act loses its worth. It should always be looked at as a way to express ones love and devotion as well as their appreciation for their partner
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