You notice that even with all the facts listed, the author neglects the reproductive aspect of sex. From the "modern" standpoint, sex is all about pleasure and these benefits, apparently.
The author also neglects any emotional aspects of sex, or sex as an act of love. This is the narcissist's list of reasons to have sex.
"You notice that even with all the facts listed, the author neglects the reproductive aspect of sex. From the "modern" standpoint, sex is all about pleasure and these benefits, apparently."
Article says "among" the many reasons.
Are you telling us that you only have had sex for reproduction and intentional attempts at reproduction?
No, I didn't think so.
This is a good point. I wish I had this at my fingertips, but it was a study done on the benefits of meditation. I always think of nuns and priests and monks or those that serve God with celebacy when I read these studies on the benefits of sex.
Basically the article I am thinking of lists some similar benefits for those that meditate and I think this is important for those that may be in a situation that sex is not an option or are hindered because they in someway are behaving in a moral and decent manner, in a highly sexualized society.
There are ways that God has provided to get some similar benefits (not all of course) with meditation. If I find the article I will reference.
The article does not reference of course the possible draw backs of sex with the wrong person at the wrong time, such as Aids, Herpes, HPV, Crabs, Unplanned pregnancy, extreme heartache,improper partner spiritually. But who am I to dampen a light moment? :-)
Just wanted to put in a word 9and a shout out :-) for those that may not have sex as an option and may feel a little angry that they are being robbed of some of these life enhancing benefits for behaving righteously.
Well, seeing that there are almost seven billion humans on the planet, reproduction doesn't seem like the top priority to me either.