Sex and Love Discussion
This discussion was created by Nicole Mazzeo of Pleasure Pie.
Key
Discussion Outline
Key
- Popcorn Style - Let people speak when they have something to say, in no particular order. Not everyone needs to speak.
Discussion Outline
- Introductions:
- Everyone goes around and says their name and the pronouns they use.
- Basic definitions:
- What does sex positivity mean to you?
- Have a couple of people give their thoughts so everyone knows what we're talking about.
- What does sex positivity mean to you?
- Group guidelines:
- We're going to be talking about some sensitive things here. What are some things that would make you feel more comfortable talking about these things in this group? (Popcorn style)
- Invite everyone to take a deep breath. And another.
- Discussion questions:
- How do you determine when you love someone? Is it different for romantic love versus other kinds of love?
- Go around in a circle so each person speaks.
- Does the way you feel about someone change when you engage sexually with them? (Popcorn style)
- If so, are there certain sexual acts that change your feelings more than others? (i.e. intercourse vs. kissing vs. oral sex, etc.) (Popcorn style)
- Does being sexual with someone you love deepen your love for them? (Popcorn style)
- If so, are there certain sexual acts that change your feelings more than others? (i.e. intercourse vs. kissing vs. oral sex, etc.) (Popcorn style)
- Do you find that being sexual with someone feels like an expression of love? (Popcorn style)
- What does it feel like to be sexual with someone you don't love? Have you ever tried doing that? (Have people discuss in pairs)
- Any final thoughts or reflections? (Popcorn style)