sex·u·al·i·ty
[sek-shoo-al-i-tee or, especially Brit., seks-yoo-]
Noun
1. Sexual
character; possession of the structural and functional traits of sex.
2. Recognition
of or emphasis upon sexual matters.
3. Involvement
in sexual activity.
4. An
organism's preparedness for engaging in sexual
activity.
So this week I’ve had an eye opening experience. I’ve always known that pagan people are very
open sexually. We accept all sexual variants
speaking very generally. And of course
we all know about “Beltane”. The Great Rite is one of the
hallmarks of Wicca. For those that may
not be familiar this is where the Maiden and the Male God are joined together
usually symbolically by the use of an Athame and a Chalice in a fertility ritual.
I am a very open sexual being. I have no issue discussing sex. I was introduced to Wicca via Tantric magic or Sex Magic and Tantric Yoga.
I am monogamous. My partner and I have been together ten
years. We have been faithful to each
other for those same years. Up until
this past year I’ve been a solitary. I
did not venture outside my own walls as it relates to my spiritual practices,
however I recently became involved with a local group and have had my eyes
opened!
Through email questions and learning about events outside our group, I’ve learned that some consider the word Pagan to also mean “Free
Love”. Now at first, when someone asked
me if I supported free love, I was like, sure love is good. Everyone love. I even checked it out on the old faithful Wikipedia
to make sure I wasn’t agreeing to something I didn’t want to. For example, I am completely accepting of any
sexual activity that is between consenting adults. I am NOT however, supportive of groups like NAMBLA.
Now that being said, I’m not one to bash anyone sexual appetite
but can I just make a wee little suggestion here. I’ve come up with a few things that may help
ease tensions in a group setting. Just
because I’m pagan, specifically Hecatean, it does not mean that I’m
automagically a sex maniac. Please
observe the following:
- I came out of the broom closet for spirituality, not sexuality.
- I am not interested in talking about your penis.
- Openly diverse group is not code for swingers.
- I do not want to know what or WHO you did last night.
- Please do not touch me, a hug every now and then is fine, but unless you have a medical degree, I don’t want an exam.
- You are not twelve or Bevis and Butthead – you do not need to make crude innuendo.
There! Easy
breezy.
Whips and Chains – Great!
Group Sex – Whatever floats your boat
Talking to me? Keep
it clean please!
I am a wife, a mother and a lady, and if you can’t respect
that, please leave me alone.
Namaste & Blessed Be
Sosanna
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