Sexual attraction

The effect of sexual control on human destiny also plays a major part in Ha Jin’s Waiting. Unlike Kafka on the Shore, the repression of sex dominates the love affair of Lin Kong and Manna Wu. Sex is a constant factor in their lives, even if they spend the bulk of the novel not in the act of it, it drives their action and inaction. For instance, if Lin and Manna had consummated their relationship during their initial stages of attraction, it is probable that Lin would have come to the realization…

“Being gay is a choice” is a phrase that is often used by right-wing conservatives, but what if it isn’t so. Is it possible that the “gay gene” that causes humans to have same sex attraction exists in conjunction with pheromones? It is possible for there to be some genetic factor with pheromones that causes homosexuality at a minor scale compared to heterosexuality. Pheromones in humans have long been a mysterious concept with little evidence to prove, although it is present in other animals of…

Sexuality is diverse, and deeply personal to an individual. It is defined as the feelings and attractions one individual feels to another- whether that be the same or opposite sex (Hite, 2004). Weeks (1986) argued sexuality is not given, it is a product of negotiation, struggle and human agency. People will label their identity of sexuality under the few common labels; heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual and asexual. Asexual is associated with societies that demonstrate little to no interest in…

Gay and Lesbians in the U.S Marketplace According to a Chicago based market research firm, the gay and lesbian market consists of a population of 18.5 million, along with a total annual income of $514 billion (Vargas 25). Additionally, it is proven that gay and lesbian consumers have a significantly higher purchasing power than heterosexual consumers. Thus, it would make sense for corporations to market their product and services to this market, however, that is not the case. In fact, there are…

time, I believed that I was an admirable example in showing the children how to maintain a strong relationship with God while living in world with sinful temptations. However, It was a huge struggle during my high school years to ignore all sexual attraction and focus on my connection with God. When I first felt sexually interested to a male at my church I did not know how to flirt even though I craved for his attention. I began to change how I presented myself by wearing short skirts, tighter…

Sexual desire is defined as “a motivational state and an interest in sexual objects or activities, or as a wish, need, or drive to seek out sexual objects or to engage in sexual activities”, and a theme which appears to be significant in Othello, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Enduring Love. In all three, sexual desire proves to contribute in both building solidarity within relationships, and the destruction of them. For Shakespeare, sexual desire shows how concealing physical feelings can lead…

In long-term relationships it can become a struggle to maintain sexual desire. Sexual desire, while including the physical component of arousal, is the motivation to seek out sexual activity and pleasure with a partner. Sexual desire tends to be at its highest at the beginning of a relationship but decreases over time (Impett, Strachman, Finkel, & Gable, 2008). Without a certain level of sexual desire couples also find a decrease of satisfaction in their relationship, making the relationship…

are many different kinds of lust. Lust can be clearly seen as only physical and sexual desire but it can also be a lust for other things like money or power. Lust can start out as a simple want for something or someone but then progresses into an obsession that then turns into lust. Everyone is lustful in someway whether or not it is for sex or a candy bar. Lust is a way to convey sexuality however in a non-sexual sense it can be good because it helps us realize what we really want. By having…

HIV/AIDS being so pervasive and reaching pandemic portions, in your own words discuss why individuals choose not to utilize condoms when having multiple sex partners. Consider the fact that with proper usage, condoms are very effective at preventing sexual transmitted infections and diseases. •…

survival, and sexual selection. There is also an opposition to these evolutionary ideas which suggest that evolution may not have to do much with our mating behavior, but is influenced but social norms and libidinous desires. This paper will try to look into these ideas and try to find a conclusive winner, or maybe we will find out that these theories all…