“There’s a lot of violence in how society treats people who, by choice or curse, don’t have sex in their lives.” believes 60-year-old Chantal in the documentary without sex recently aired on Arte. “Not having sex is perceived as problematic. those who don’t have sex are stigmatized as losers”, in turn laments 35-year-old journalist Aline Laurent-Mayard, who recounts in her podcast “Free from Desire” (Paradiso Media, 2022) the long journey that allowed her to finally admit her asexuality, or lack of sexual attraction. Even if we talk about it more openly today, sexual abstinence is still largely taboo, questionable, even considered a health hazard. “Overrepresented sexuality in media or advertising is valued as an indicator of success on the same level as social or professional success, which can cause anxiety in anyone who does not feel…
Source: Le Figaro
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