Demystification of Sexuality

Well, it is slowly but surely getting colder here, up north. And what does one associate with Swedish winter, more than H&M ads and sexism debates? So, I began thinking about why the contents of this debate never change, and what's more; what causes it and where it is headed (if anywhere).


Today, we have a serious problem with the upheaval of sexual mystery. According to Swedish juvenile receptions and diagnostic centers, the vanishing of lust is a common problem among young people. If that is not a major tragedy, I do not know what is.

There are two sides of the problem: the idealists that argue that sex should be completely absent in all parts of society except perhaps in the bedroom, because it creates hierarchies between individuals, as well as between men and women. Personally, I see it as more of a mockery of human nature and the beauty of life and intellect to try to de-sexualise everything. Mystery is key!


The other side, is the overexposure of the naked body and sexuality in all parts of society. It is virtually impossible to go through an entire day without being exposed to magazines that give sex tips, ads for a bunch of stuff that enhance your attraction, etc. The Swedish (in many ways good) transparency mentality that has led to thorough compulsory sexual education at school, sex toys in pharmacies and a complete disarmament of sexual tension is as much part of the problem as the idealist view. Who would ever be curious of anything when everything has already been exposed and dissected?


 What the equillibristic/idealistic and the capitalistic/explorative approaches have in common, is the division of body and soul. The over-intellectualisation of the very things that make us human is really something that could well have come straight from dystopic science-fiction. Even Ayn Rand, who is often blamed for being overly clinical, understood and obeyed sexual tension and mystery in the process of creation and joy of life.


So, I guess the question is: Are we heading towards a lust-free society, or will nature prevail over quasi-intellect? Let's stash up on popcorn and beers and enjoy this year's debate!