Our world is heteronormative, meaning it’s heterosexual and cisgender. Talking about it is even more personal, so unless someone voluntarily offers up the information or there’s a sense of mutual trust, asking about someone’s sex life is considered a pretty big invasion of privacy.Įxcept queer people, or those who identify as LGBTQ+.įor some reason, this nicety hasn’t extended to queer people and their sex life. Yet, most of us also know that it’s not necessarily appropriate to ask just anyone about their sex life. These stories, overheard or in convo, can be wonderfully tantalizing, and, frankly, personally useful. Our ears usually perk up when even a stranger just mentions S-E-X. This is a powerful perspective.īetween shows like “Girls” and trending listicles online, we get it: Sex is fascinating, and we want to know more about it. How we see the world shapes who we choose to be - and sharing compelling experiences can frame the way we treat each other, for the better.
