Let's talk about sex.
We could look at it 2 ways:
1.) Take a technical look: Biology says that sex is a process of combining and mixing genetic traits... blah blah blah. Most people choose to recognize sex as the act in which the penis enters the vagina. Intercourse may also include non-penetrative sex (such as oral sex or mutual masturbation).
2.) Here's what sex means to people: for some, it's a blessing. It's a way to relieve stress and have fun, as for them it's usually a source of pleasure rather than reproduction. For other people, it is the bane of their existence. They either never get any, or it ends up ruining their relationships.
Some of my earliest memories of sex are interesting. I remember when I first learned where babies came from (age 6). I cried and told my mother that I would never do it. Then when I got older, my mom told me (very bluntly), "I'm not gonna lie. Sex feels good. But it can get you in a lot of trouble."
In my experiences with sex, I can assure that it does get people in trouble. . . emotionally. The hype with sex is that it feels good physically. And that's a feeling we'd all like to have. What people fail to discuss is the emotions behind it. Someone young and naive enough to have sex with someone they think will be around forever would be in for a rude awakening without this information. Women tend to get hurt the most.
According to the New York Times (which comes to disprove the following, but it makes sense anyway), men have this natural tendency to want to spread their seed around. Women are more likely to want to settle down with only one man. So naturally, a woman would cling to a man she had sex with, while a man would not be as emotionally attached.
Your conscious will tell you when sex is wrong. Sometimes it'll be too late. I've heard countless stories of people who regret having sex, whether it had something to do with the partner, or the fact that they may have realized they aren't ready for sex.
Some people are even pressured into sex. Some people are pressured and they may not even realized it. Peers have a way of making others feel lame for not doing what "everyone else" is doing. There would always be those excuses from others: "If you loved me, you would do it...", "You can't keep a man because you don't 'put out' enough.", "I'll only have sex with you if you're on birth control.". Somehow, saying any of these can con people into something they may not really wanna do.
Believe it or not, sex gets old sometimes. At one point or another between partners, one will get bored. Yes, sometimes it's good to try and spice things up. Other times, it's best to just leave the sex alone for a while. Sex is not mandatory in a relationship. It's not required, no matter how bad it is wanted. In all honesty, it is a PRIVILEGE. People have a right to their own bodies. Otherwise, rape would be legal, and we all know how horrible that would be.
Alright, I feel myself rambling now. That's all I've got on sex. For now.
