Our sexual attitudes and beliefs are crucial to our sexual health and choices. The beliefs, attitudes, and values you have towards sex, influence your behavior.
You may not have even thought about what your beliefs and values are around sex. And, to be honest, that is common, considering that we’re not taught to think critically about these things in sex education.Not only is it worth considering these things in the present, but it’s important to consider the past development of these attitudes and beliefs as well. While I find it an important exercise for individuals in terms of healing and self-knowledge, it’s also interesting to explore how communities developed attitudes and beliefs collectively.
I really wanted to understand the On Top community’s sexual attitudes and development, so I took my curiosity over to the ‘Gram.
Over a few weeks, I took some polls on the major areas that influence us. Check below for the stats and some responses I received. 1000’s of people responded and many of us have had similar experiences. I wish I could share everyone’s responses!
01. How the sex talk went with your parents/guardians:
Scroll through for the stats, as well as your responses to what topics you would have liked them to discuss with you.
02. How sex education went at school and church:
Scroll through for the stats, as well as, your responses as to how many of you felt it could have been better.
*Many people felt that the educator/presenter felt awkward themselves, it was too surface-level, and you would have benefited from more details!
03. How you explored spirituality and sex:
Scroll through for the stats, as well as some of your responses about your experience with how sex is addressed in the Bible in comparison to how it’s addressed in the Church.
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04. How you talk about sex with your friends.
*It seems like a lot of us like talking about it and value our friends' perspectives! We’re really not alone when it comes to common issues around sex and talking things through with safe friends can help.
05. And finally, let’s look at how the media influenced you!