Stop Hating on ‘Sluts’
As Halloween approaches, I always look forward to seeing adults dressing up in sexy costumes. Some people however, maintain the religious demonization of sexuality and label anyone who wears a scantily clad outfit a “slut.” They use this term to demean others who chose to express their sexuality publicly.
I don’t consider myself to be a very attractive person (although my wife would disagree). I am also not a very athletic individual. So when I was growing up, I took the attribute about myself that was the strongest (my intellect) and focused on using it to get ahead. I used my intellect to get attention from others and to validate myself as a person. I even hated those who used other attributes the way I used my brain.
But when you really think about it, what really is the difference? If I were a super good-looking guy, I would probably use my looks to get ahead. If I were athletic, I would probably use my physical skills to get attention. If I were a super sexy person who everyone wanted to bed, I would probably use my sexuality to validate myself the way I use my intellect now.
Some people are naturally smarter than others. Some people are more athletic. Some people are naturally better looking and some people are naturally more sexual. Others have to work at those traits and some may never have those attributes in abundant no matter how much they work at it. Aside from lingering religious prejudices, the only reason I can think of for why sexuality is demonized is envy.
What does it matter to someone else if another adult enjoys having multiple sex partners? Who cares if someone likes to express their sexual? With that said, if someone wants to be scantily clad, that’s fine with me. I appreciate it. Don’t let the haters get you down. There is nothing wrong with having multiple sex partners and there is nothing wrong with wearing sexy outfits… especially on Halloween.
Oh, and don’t forget to check out the new Book of the Month: Fighting the Crusade Against Sex: Being Sex-Positive in a Sex Negative World
Atheism 101: Why has Christianity demonized nudity, sex and sexuality?
Filed under: Alternative Worldview, Blasphemy, censorship, culture war, Halloween, sex
