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 ron62449

Joined: 10/28/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:26:04 PM
Over the years the definition has changed some.
When I was younger it meant any nude encounter
or even sleeping together. Now some people don’t
even consider oral sex as sex. Only intercourse is sex,
and sleeping together, without sex, is common. How far does cuddling go?

How do you see it? Does religion or values have any
thing on you decision?
 girlwillbegirl

Joined: 4/25/2007
Msg: 2
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:29:42 PM
Some people don't consider oral sex as sex. What is it then? It's not exactly like eating a hamburger at McDonald's. There's a whole lot of stupidity going around these days.
 Halokitty™

Joined: 5/29/2008
Msg: 3
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:31:23 PM
Sex, to me, is sexual penetration of the vagina by a penis.
Oral sex, is foreplay. I've never considered it as "sex" per se.
 ~JustSimplyMe~

Joined: 8/18/2006
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 2:59:49 PM
Some people don't consider oral sex as sex. What is it then?


Foreplay?
If a guy ate your cookie....would you thank him for the great sex if that's all that happened?
If you gave him a bj....would you consider that as 'having sex'??
My definition is the sames as halokitty's
 Jim978

Joined: 7/15/2008
Msg: 5
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 3:35:15 PM
If "oral sex" isn't "sex" then why is the word sex in there? And if "sex" is only the act of penetration of the vagina, that pretty much precludes anal sex from being considered sex too, right?

It seems to me that people are creating an awfully narrow definition just to avoid labeling something as sex. Why? Foreplay is one of several stages of sex, not a seperate concept.

If you are doing something that involves the genitals of another person for the purposes of pleasure of either person involved, it's sex.
 JustAWench

Joined: 6/10/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 3:53:17 PM
its amazing what people will redefine in order to make themselves feel better about the situation.. teens running around having anal and oral sex but calling themselves virgins.. yes they may technically be one but chaste not so much. sex is anything that involves bodily fluids being exchanged.
 OneMoreTimeWithFeeling

Joined: 9/8/2008
Msg: 7
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:02:29 PM
I agree with the two posters above me. Why are people trying to rebuild the wheel with definitions???

If it's involving genitals, yes it's sex. A hand job is sex, a bj is sex, putting your mouth on someone's genitals is sex. Putting your fingers, hands, fist, foot, etc into someone else, is sex. Putting your genitals into another human's (or animals) orifice is sex. I don't know why this is such a hard concept. It's not like those things have changed in the last century or so. They may not be intercourse, but they are still sex anyway you slice it.
 LovingRN

Joined: 9/13/2008
Msg: 8
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:04:23 PM
Sex is Sex.....Oral Sex, Vaginal Sex, Anal Sex. As far as I'm concerned if you penetrate any orifices'.....it's sex!

If you want to get technical...here ya go....From the Merriam-Webster dictionary:

either of the two major forms of individuals that occur in many species and that are distinguished respectively as female or male especially on the basis of their reproductive organs and structures
 §pünglä§§

Joined: 7/13/2008
Msg: 9
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:04:33 PM
I agree with Jim and JustAWench. Trying to play the semantics game in order to avoid saying you had 'sex'...wow. At what point did we revert back to childhood in order to justify our actions? It didn't work for Bill Clinton, and although you may fool yourself for a time...it really won't work for you either...
 The rock man

Joined: 4/13/2008
Msg: 10
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:20:02 PM
Any physical stimulation which involves two or more people. Hands, tongues (<--my favorite) feet, c0ck, vagina etc!
 Halokitty™

Joined: 5/29/2008
Msg: 11
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:21:11 PM
sex is anything that involves bodily fluids being exchanged.


In that vein, are you having sex when you kiss someone? Saliva is a bodily fluid. What about if you hug a friend after a sweaty work out at the gym. Sweat is a bodily fluid.

Sexual intercourse is defined as penetration of the vagina by a penis. I may be too clinical in my viewpoints, but that is how I view it. Oral is not sex in my opinion; it's foreplay. Anal is just.. well I don't participate in it so I can't give my opinion on it.

Do you consider fingering to be sex? What about when you use a dildo? If your partner is using it on you - are you still "having sex" with your partner?
 OneMoreTimeWithFeeling

Joined: 9/8/2008
Msg: 12
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:25:48 PM

Do you consider fingering to be sex? What about when you use a dildo? If your partner is using it on you - are you still "having sex" with your partner?


Yes to all of the above.

With your logic, lesbians aren't having sex then. Lesbians can't stick genitals into each other, they use their fingers, dildos, etc, by your definition, they don't have sex. Sorry Lesbians, you're doing it wrong. Pack up and go home now.
 Jim978

Joined: 7/15/2008
Msg: 13
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:27:22 PM
Sexual intercourse is defined as penetration of the vagina by a penis.


??? Defined by whom???

From Merriam-Webster:

Main Entry: in·ter·course
Function: noun
1: connection or dealings between persons or groups
2: exchange especially of thoughts or feelings : communion
3: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person (anal intercourse) (oral intercourse) ; especially : sexual intercourse
 SweetSmartNSassy2

Joined: 7/17/2008
Msg: 14
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:36:11 PM
OneMoreTimeWithFeeling - I agree with your post.

but - FEET? OUCH!!!
 spicynicegirl

Joined: 8/10/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:43:29 PM
I agree with Halokitty. Oral sex is a form of foreplay although it's a little more than that.................you could be imagining that you're eating a hamburger at McDonalds as I'm sure alot of people have before (referring to a comment made by one of the posters).

Sex to me is when the man penetrates you or for those lesbians when your girlfriend uses a strap on to penetrate you!
 canoist

Joined: 8/4/2007
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:49:00 PM
This really is a matter of semantics.

Sex defined as an exchange of bodily fluids? No. That rules out masturbation, exhibitionism, coitus interuptus, and any non-contact act. And it rules in spitting at someone, contact with a sweaty person - eg many sports, and other non-sexual acts.

Oral sex and anal sex HAVE to be considered sex. Its in the name! And Lesbians have sex, so its not always about penetration.

I say "sex" is any act which involves genitals and pleasure. Oops. I just ruled out rape. Thats ok, I've already ruled it out of my life.

Canoist
 MsMicki

Joined: 10/2/2006
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:49:28 PM
Oral sex can be foreplay....but it can also can be something one does to bring their partner to completion...
Is it still foreplay if you orgasm?
and to be nit-picky....when a man is recieving oral sex.....he is penetrating a womans mouth.....

I'm with the other posters on this one.....oral sex and anal sex.....are sex.
 Raging Heart-on

Joined: 8/4/2008
Msg: 18
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 4:54:08 PM
I think any involvement with genitalia is sex , whether it's penetration, hand job, blow job, kissy , touchy, feely, rubby, sucky, licky .... yeah, especially if someone has a happy ending.
 laughinglibra

Joined: 11/6/2007
Msg: 19
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 5:06:54 PM

I think any involvement with genitalia is sex , whether it's penetration, hand job, blow job, kissy , touchy, feely, rubby, sucky, licky .... yeah, especially if someone has a happy ending.


Completely agree. Hell, I've had very enjoyable and fulfilling sex fully clothed!

 Janice711

Joined: 2/24/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 5:10:15 PM
Depends on who is asking..... and WHY.....
 fora-reader

Joined: 9/11/2008
Msg: 21
What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 5:22:59 PM
So, let's see . . . if you're in an exclusive relationship, you would have any problem with your SO giving someone else oral? It would be nothing more than giving someone a kiss? Hmmmmm. I don't think I could handle a relationship in which my SO thought it was okay to do oral or manual on someone other than me.
 Leeanne

Joined: 10/14/2005
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 6:42:39 PM
Any act between two people - for the purpose of sexual arousal - involving gratification - usually leading to orgasm. Behaviours directly involving stimulation and arousal!
 windloverr

Joined: 2/29/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 6:54:57 PM

I think any involvement with genitalia is sex , whether it's penetration, hand job, blow job, kissy , touchy, feely, rubby, sucky, licky .... yeah, especially if someone has a happy ending.

Completely agree. Hell, I've had very enjoyable and fulfilling sex fully clothed!
I'm in love!

I wanna know my rights. Who's asking? Who's watching? Does somebody else have to be present? If I pull our without cumming, does it still count? Whose mouth goes where? What if my eyes are closed? What if she refuses to accept said "bodily fluids" thereby negating the "exchange"?

If you would scramble for cover, stutter, and be embarrassed if your mom walked in...you were probably having sex.
 SITH_16

Joined: 10/30/2008
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 9:04:15 PM
I always figured there were degrees to sex. You know, the first base, second base, third base, homerun thing.

I would consider any touching of my penis by a woman is some type of sex. The same goes for if I touch her vag.
 Banterista

Joined: 4/18/2006
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What is your definition of sex?
Posted: 11/4/2008 10:04:43 PM
I'm sure every generation tries to tackle this question. I've read through this thread, and think many might agree with the definition I've adapted as my own.

Many years ago, in a Sexual Behaviour course I attended at University, the same question was raised. Below is what we came up with. This was after much discussion of the words involved, their intent and meaning, etc. In my opinion, it stands the test of debate.

Mutual. Intentional. Sexual Arousal.

What say you?
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