Chapter 12: Sexuality

...what is sexuality?!?!

Here's a link about sexuality, it goes a lot further in depth about the words meaning and everything that is involved with it.

http://health.ninemsn.com.au/family/familyhealth/689611/sexuality

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Picture:

 I thought this was a really cute picture. I posted it because a bit part of sexuality is who you find appealing both physically and mentally, and below you see a couple who are in love and who are able to express their sexuality to each other comfortably. 



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Video clip:

Sexuality also has to do with what your sexual preferences are, so I thought this video was appropriate. I thought it was very entertaining! It's titled 'Why Gay Marriage is WRONG', but he's just poking fun at all of the people that are gay haters, and kind of puts them in their place. It's pretty awesome! Check it out.



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Two Internet Links:

Here's yet another link that goes much further into depth about human sexuality specifically. The article discusses the nature v nurture debate about homosexuals. It talks about the biology and physiology of human reproduction, sexual behavior, etc.

http://www.answers.com/topic/reproductive-health

Sexuality is a trait that all of us have, whether we know it or not. Some of us just express it more then others, and some people are known for being sex icons. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? I think it's great, as long as you're smart about it and treat yourself with dignity and respect. One of the most famous and well known sex icons in the world was Marilyn Monroe. Here's a link about her, talking about how she was the biggest sex icon in the 50s and why. Is it because she was promiscuous? No. It was because she was so beautiful and she was very vulnerable and innocent, but still projected herself as a strong woman who was very, very secure within her own skin.

http://bestuff.com/stuff/marilyn-monroe
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Poem:

This poem was written by a 16 year old boy who is a orphan. His parents abandoned him as a baby, and he's been struggling him entire life to find himself. His name is Cj, he is gay, and he's finally starting to figure out his life!

I once loved one man, he took my only heart
and right there in front of me, he ripped it apart
I know he didn't mean to, and the fault is mine to blame
but the guilt and pain remains all the same
but now I understand, why he ran away
now I understand why he didn't stay
he was afraid to love, and afraid to take a chance
he was afraid to leave and make another stance
he was afraid to make his mark on societies wall
he was afraid to take a leap, as he could fall
he would have rather stayed inside that rotting jail
he rather stay with society, even though I paid bail
he made his mind and stayed with society
even though he had his chance to be free
so now as I sit outside societies dream
I linger like a nightmare, making people scream
they say its just a phase, that I'll get over it soon
they say its a disease, like the werewolf and the moon
but deep down in my heart, I know it isn't so
because I have to be strong, so I can show
people like the one man who threw me in a bin
that no matter how hard they try, we will never give in!
cause what's the point of hurting us? so we can feel bad?
so we can understand what its like to be sad?
well we already know just how it feels
cause it is so hard for us to reveal
that we like the same sex, and who really gives a damn?
goes in the end we all still go all cold and clam
so who cares if I'm gay! I am proud to be
because in my world I take it as a victory
that I can make a choice and stand from the rest
be an individual and try my best
and kids at school may laugh at me and call nasty names
but you know what? it doesn't matter its all a game!
cause later on in life they will suddenly see
that the reason I was gay, was because it was me
so go on a call out names and raise your heads so high
but remember who I am, just before you die
remember that I was strong and managed to pull through
and remember that if I can do it, then so can you
so today I stand and say that I am proud to be gay
and if I had a choice... I'd have it no other way!

Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/teen/poetry.asp?poem=24076

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For some reason, sexuality is something that a lot of people aren't comfortable discussing. This really suprises me, especially because we have come so far being open and accepting of all sorts of different people. I am so open about talking about every aspect of my sexuality, and I think I got that from my mom and her side of the family, because we all talk about it together, but there's no way in heaven I could talk about my sexuality with my dad or anyone on his side of the family!

I think it's extremely important to be open about sexuality, because those who aren't open about it may have a lot of unanswered questions and concerns, and that leads to sexual frustrations. The more we all educate each other, the more we'll become more open and willing to be open to others to discuss the subject of sexuality.


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(I couldn't use 10 words because the word search puzzle maker wouldn't allow me to use certain words!)