Do you consider yourself a pervert? Read our statistics and calm down!
Sexual orientation, manipulation, variations — there are so many of them these days that the question arises: “What, exactly, is a deviation from the norm?” A question arises.
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Imagine that you come across an article with a catchy and promising headline like “New Study Reveals All the Secrets of the Sex Lives of US Citizens.” How could we end up here?
We are all voyeurs. We are very interested in other people”s sex lives. What is “normal,” what is “typical,” and what is far from normal? By studying the habits and inclinations of others, we compare ourselves with them and evaluate sex with ourselves, our partner and him. We are trying to squeeze into the framework of moral and immoral norms. But here”s the problem.
There are no rules.
Variety
In the middle of the last century, traditional sex for heterosexual couples was considered the “gold standard”. Everything that did not fit into this meager menu was condemned, and overly advanced amateurs were labeled as perverts.
However, over the past 70 years, so many new definitions, concepts, orientations and other things have entered our lives that the boundaries of the notorious normalcy have expanded significantly. Sexuality is as individual as fingerprints. Some positions and fetishes may be more popular than others, but that doesn”t change the fact that we are completely different. This is what is truly normal.
Therefore, great care should be taken when labeling. In the absence of norms, how do we determine what is normal and what is abnormal?
Sexual harassment, nudity, prostitution, sex with minors — this is a generally accepted list of deviations that are condemned by society. In some countries, providing sex services is a completely legal profession, but now we are not talking about this.
Read also: Voyeurism and exhibitionism — showing yourself and looking at others
The passion for peeping and demonstrating oneself is perhaps the most widespread vice in society. This led to wild and endless popularity.
Sexual statistics
So, in the standard concept, everything is more or less clear — two adult heterosexuals kiss, hug and have vaginal sex. Well, sometimes they indulge in oral sex.
15×4 — 15 minutes about statistics
- Researchers at the University of California set a very interesting task for the parents of 200 minor children. Thus, three-quarters of parents found that their offspring masturbate or have sex with their peers. Two hundred girls and boys aged from birth to 18 years took part in the study.
- Many Americans with disabilities or chronic illnesses are unable to have traditional sex and therefore turn to other methods.
- Older lovers find it difficult to have vaginal sex, so they use manual stimulation, oral sex or adult toys.
- About 20% of Americans have abandoned monogamy and are practicing polyamorous relationships, partner swapping and group sex.
- BDSM has more fans than we think. 30% of Americans like spankings, 22% like to be dominated, and 20% like anything that limits their movements. Sex in public is a completely normal activity that 43% of Americans engage in.
- The most common sexual fantasy is having sex with someone other than your partner. Many women like to fantasize about forced or rough sex. Moreover, fantasies about promiscuity are characteristic of women who are in harmony with themselves and their sexuality.
Uh-uh-experiments!
People who are religiously tolerant or who do not believe in God at all experiment much more often than religious citizens. This is not surprising — if you do not believe in heaven or God and do not expect any benefits from the afterlife, you strive to take everything from your sinful life on earth.
And stubborn religious fanatics and conservatives are even more ostracized. There is even an evangelical group called Freed Christians in Arizona.
Not caught — not a pervert
Ultimately, neither level of education, nor field of activity, nor religious beliefs can indicate whether a person is lost or not. All this can only be learned through experience if you understand what we are talking about.
