Should We Care What Consenting Adults Do in Private?

You’re in a conversation and someone says, “What consenting adults do in private is none of our business. It’s between them, and it doesn’t affect anyone else.” What would you say? Sex - like going to the bathroom or taking a shower - is not meant to be a public act. However, though sex is meant to be experienced privately, that doesn’t mean there are no public consequences for the sexual behavior we allow as a society. There are. So, the next time someone says sex is merely a private act, here are three things to remember: First, sexual activity affects public health. Second, sexual activity is procreative. Third, our sexual experiences affect our mental health and deeply shape our character. Donate Here: http://WhatWouldYouSay.org/give Website: http://WhatWouldYouSay.org http://ColsonCenter.org http://Breakpoint.org Comment Policy: We encourage civil discussions. Please keep bad language, personal attacks, off-topic comments, and general bad behavior off our site. Further Reading and Sources: “Adolescents and Young Adults” (Dec. 7, 2017): https://www.cdc.gov/std/life-stages-p... Nov 4, 2019). Jacqueline Howard, “Three STDs reach all-time highs in the US, new CDC report says,” CNN (Oct 8, 2019): https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/08/health... Nov 4, 2019). https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/bl...