"Sex sells," they say. Others say sex is provocative and should not be used in media, art, literature, fashion and many other industries. Sex attracts us in both pleasurable and repulsive ways, but why are we either uncomfortable or aroused by the subject? The idea of sex, sexuality and the male gaze is something that is very present within the art world, from the work of Manet to Georgia O'Keeffe, viewers are able to identify sexual implications immediately. Quite frankly, I agree sex sells, and when it’s done beautifully and artistically, it can be enjoyable and even inspirational but other times it can be uninteresting.
Without any surprise, there is an entire museum in the heart of New York City dedicated to every aspect of sex. Clearly, there is some attraction towards the subject if viewers from around the world visit this museum on a daily basis. With posters all over the subway, who can help but not be curious about an ad with three deer humping each other. It’s unusual, it’s entertaining, and it’s captivating. It's being placed in the subway where you can witness anything at any given moment, which makes this ad even more intriguing. So with this newfound interest, we’ll most likely pay a visit to this museum and witness sex in all its glory.
The chances of us enjoying this museum and being able to have a good laugh or two may stem from our sex drive. Whether we have a high or low sex drive, we seem to lack respect for the beauty and meaning of sex and love. All of the beauty and passion that was once associated with sex seems to have been thrown away and turned into some sleazy and profane act. Through my eyes, in our world human sexuality has been degraded and exploited in many ways. Many seek pleasure through pornography, magazines, strip clubs, prostitution and many other ways in which the human body is used solely for the purpose of sexual interactions without any genuine interest or compassion. People are obsessed with the act and not the morality that goes with it.
The way people talk about sex is dirty and hookup culture isn't something we should assume everyone is interested in. I would much rather go out on a date with a guy who is a few years older than I am and has more respect and maturity toward women instead of dating a guy from my college. Most of the time, college guys don't care or they aren't really interested. Instead, they think about one part of their body. I guess men can be notorious for this, but don't get me wrong, I love a good sex joke. Sometimes it isn't always about fun and games, certain things can't lose their meaning. I've realized that sex and love aren't things to be obsessed over and be taken lightly.
