Links for today addendum: "My Father, The Ethical Slut" January 11, 2012

Psychology Today – My Father, The Ethical Slut:

Part of the reason that my father's ideas are so overwhelmingly popular, striking a chord for so many, is because he presents an argument that is counter to the norm.  But the norm is typically a place where you don't find a whole lot of thoughtful insight and intentional choice.  So while my sexual personality and preferences are more traditional, more indicative of the historic norm, it doesn't come from a puritanical place ruled by fear or condemnation.  It doesn't come from a place of conformity, in order to maintain the status quo and prevent societal chaos.  It comes from me.  My comfort level.  My knowledge of myself, which is based on my own personal experiences.

I knew Alyssa peripherally in high school, and it’s an absolute joy to see someone I know making such informed and rational statements about something that we, as a society, are traditionally incapable of having a frank and honest discussion about. She absolutely top-shelf excellent people, and you can check out her professional website at http://alyssasiegel.com/, and she also contributing author to Your Brain on Sex: How Smarter Sex Can Change Your Life.

This article is a really great read – I can’t imagine reading this and walking away less-informed.