Sex: it is what it is. I mean seriously, let's talk about sex. Let's talk about all the good things; don't worry, it won't be a whole column of just sex lyrics – there will be plenty of other things. But really, what is it about sex that makes it so interesting?
We all know what it is and probably how to do it, but why do we always talk about it? I guess times have changed and sex isn't an off-limits topic anymore. It’s pretty much everywhere at this point. Sex is in our music, in our movies, our television shows, our everyday lives.
Now, don't misunderstand me. Not every song is filled with sex, and the same goes for movies and TV shows. It is there a lot, though. It is sometimes a more subtle word or action that is actually really obvious, and you know why? Because someone is always thinking about sex. This causes them to see something in a sexual manner, and then they tell their friends that it’s about sex. That's the first tip of the domino, and the chain reaction begins.
“The Big Bang Theory” calls it coitus and “The Jersey Shore” blurs out the actual action of sex, but the viewers don't really wonder what is going on. On the other hand, “The Dick Van Dyke Show” did not even have the main couple sleeping in the same bed, but rather two twin size beds separated by a night stand. Granted, that show did air over 50 years ago. However, it just shows the evolving aspect of sex in the world. Basically, no matter the year, or the word used, sex is sex and it is understood.
However, the topic of sex tends to make some people nervous. The mere mention of the word can put people on edge, but now that it’s everywhere, it is much more acceptable.
But maybe it is just the word. Is the word “sex” offensive? Maybe that’s the problem. There are other words for it. “It” is an example. Have you ever heard your friends say, “Ohh, have you done it?” 10 years ago, that was a normal question referring to completing pretty much any task. Today, though, this questions tends to mean, “Have you had sex?”
Today, there are many different words that we use for sex. We are more comfortable putting it on a platform that all can see, such as television shows. Pop culture has even broken the barrier of showing same sex couples. Now, when we turn on the TV and flip through the channels, we see, hear and think about sex. But, again, that is not a bad thing. Well, at least in my opinion it isn't. It’s just the way it is.
