Do We Need a New Orientation to Sex

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Do We Need a New Orientation to Sex I've been working on my next book, Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU, which is geared to kids roughly 8 to 10 years old and is going to cover a lot more territory than my first kids book.  There are a few topics in the book I'm struggling with the most, and sexual orientation is one of them.  I'm coming to feel that whatever it is we gain from the idea of sexual orientation isn't worth all the things we lose by following its strict and unrealistic requirements.  It's making me wonder if we need a new orientation to sex.    ~  Cory   Cory Silverberg Sexuality Expert Sexual Orientation Confusion Some people say labels are for jars.  Others say an identity term helps them find themselves more fully.  But what about when you aren't even sure what word fits? READ NOW Share These Sex Toys are for YOU! As the industry grows and marketers become more sophisticated, more and more sex toys are being sold not just as a tool, but a lifestyle accessory. READ NOW Share Is Virtual Sex Real Sex? Some people want to know if it counts because they hope it does, while others want to know because they hope it doesn't.  Maybe the better question is, why do you want to know? READ NOW Share Sexual Pleasure After Female Circumcision I am a lady from Africa and I was going through your site and I thought of sharing my problem with you. In our community they circumcise women and Yes that was done to me. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Are You Emotionally Healthy Enough To Divorce? • Over 50? It's the Perfect Time to Make Friends! Here's Our Tips • 29 Things No One Tells You About Divorce • Divorce And Shame: 4 Ways To Keep It From Holding You Back • Laughter Plays a Big Role in Nancy and Steve Carell's Solid Marriage • Did You Bring Your Dysfunctional Childhood Into Your Marriage? • Behind the Scenes in the Marriage of Paula and Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer • Reasons Why We Cheat That May Even Surprise Cheaters! Advertisement About Dating & Relationships   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved