Isn't human sexuality a too much complex phenomenon to just be so neatly categorized ...?

Question

Isn't human sexuality a too much complex phenomenon to just be so neatly categorized by the labels society arbitrarily applies: heterosexual, homosexual, lesbian, etc... ?

I think that between the strong and exclusive attraction of man to woman, and that of man to man, or woman to woman, lies a whole spectrum of sexual and emotional affinities....

Answer 1

I agree totally. Puberty is hard enough with out society putting expectations of heterosexuality on kids. I'm sure a lot of extra stress and heartache is caused because of this.



There is nothing straight forward about sexuality and nor should we expect our tastes to remain constant. Why can't we change our interests sexually as we grow and our views change.



There is a new term pansexual which means you have sex with the person you are in love with regardless of gender and taking into consideration any of the transsexual/intersex states as well.

Answer 2

What you speak to is remarkably similar to the studies of Kinsey, who created a scale of human sexual identity.



Kinsey determined that there are several levels or ranks of human sexuality. From the completely and totally gay to the completely and totally straight, with varying levels of bisexuality in existence between the two extremes.



That spectrum you typed of, exists within Kinsey's scale of sexuality.

Answer 3

I think you're right. Each individual is incredibly unique. Sexuality is both (a) instinctive/primitive, and (b) intertwined with emotion, personal experience, cognitions, etc.



The various categorizations could simply lead to prejudices and ignorances/stereotyping.

Answer 4

I agree but things get all chaotic for some people if things are put specifically into classes and is seen in just black and white. Anything else is too confusing and makes them question everything they believe in, and as the saying goes...ignorance is bliss.

Answer 5

Amen sister!



I think the world would be a much better place if we stopped trying to fit everyone into neat little categories that only exist to ease narrow minds.

Answer 6

i agree, yet even in the gay community...we are categorized as top and bottom, butch and femme, B/D S/M....people just seem to be wired to want a neat little package with a label...

Answer 7

Yeah,really,I agree with you.Infact,everything connected with humans and more so with women are so complex because they make it complex.

Answer 8

This question is an absolutely true statement.



In truth there is no 'homosexual' and 'heterosexual', there is just 'sexual'---and what we are and aren't sexually attracted to.

Answer 9

You are correct to some degree, however I can only speak for myself. I tend to bend towards my own sex for pleasure and companionship

Answer 10

I think you are right. Unfortuantely, there are those who can not recognize this and then go to extremes. I am not surprised.

Answer 11

I agree, but people aren't comfortable with it. **** happens.

Answer 12

Legalize it!