Kids Are Sexual Beings Too!: curiosity, taboo, and innocence
By Keyra Navas Embracing one’s sexuality is usually considered a loss of innocence. The sexual realm is still one that is “deserving” of shame and criticism. This is not surprising, considering that sexual activity is represented in mass media in erotic and lustful ways. As a result, it is challenging to unsee sexual expression as a vulgar propensity, let alone affiliate it with childhood. Because sexual instinct is ultimately a matter that is shoved under the rug, children and sexuality are rarely thought of as having any sort of association. Nonetheless, kids are sexual beings. The furthest I can trace … Continue reading Kids Are Sexual Beings Too!: curiosity, taboo, and innocence