Whether you are sexually active or postponing sexual activity, sex-positivity inherently means experiencing one’s sexuality positively. Many sexual practices—regardless of orientation, desires, age or any other axis of difference—result in feelings of shame or inadequacy. I love the sex-positive notion that there is no wrong way to experience sexuality as long as there is consent and you feel comfortable with what you are doing. Instead, it suggests a model of comprehensive sex-education as a right that empowers people by providing options and the ability to make the right choices for themselves without judgment. Essentially, sex-positivity encourages us to view sex as something that is meant to be fun and enriching.

Jeff, CSPH Programming Intern Summer 2012

[Part of our weekly Sex Positive Saturday series! Visit http://thecsph.tumblr.com for more, or to submit your own definitions.]

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