Davis Chapter 6

Chapter 6 in Davis speaks about sexuality and its relation to obsession. Sexuality becomes obsessive when one cannot stop thinking about it and it becomes unhealthy. The media portrays obsessive sexuality without even realizing it. Perfume advertisements show models that are sexually attracted to one another. They do not in fact know each other personally, but one thing you do know is that there is a force of sexual attraction. This promotes polymorphous sexuality, when according to some individuals sexuality should be left for reproductive purposes. Passion leads to irresponsibility, addiction, murder, and madness. This is when too much passion is not good because it leads to obsessive sex. They are basically saying that sex is not obsessive when it is kept in moderation. Too much sex, or sex that inflicts pain on another is not healthy, and in turn obsessive. Masturbation, self pleasure, and homosexuality is seen as unhealthy. Some researchers argue that the release of semen is healthy for a male, and others argue that too much sex can lead to mental disorders. Too much sex can seem natural to a man. Being violent and aggressive in the nature of the male to prove his manliness. In my opinion, I do think that the media has a strong influence on sexuality. I do not think that it one necessarily becomes obsessive, but I do think that it promotes multiple partnerships. If anything I would have to say that the obsession becomes about oneself and their appearance. As far as too much sex, I do not think there is necessarily "too much of it". To each its own. Some may view it as an obsessive, unhealthy tendency, and some may be content. I do not think there is a right or wrong way for partners to have sex.