When Does Defining Your Sexuality Matter?

I think it’s fair to describe myself as a pretty sexual person. Before I met my current partner, Jason, and got married, I identified my sexuality as bisexual because I thought it was the only “don’t really care” category of human sexuality. But since then I’ve learned a lot more about myself, gender and sex. If I were to define my sexuality today, I would identify as pansexual or omnisexual.

I say “if” because this thought recently occurred to me: Does defining my sexuality matter anymore? [Read more...]

Give Me Your Sex.

photo-102Questions, that is. Give me your sex questions.

My name is Clint Osterholz. I’m a professional writer and blogger, but that’s not all there is to me. You see, I am also a sexpert. My experience is pretty extensive in that area, actually. I was a sex educator as part of a pilot project through the Department of Health in New Mexico, and I worked with gay men on safe sex and STDs. I also just like to read about sex and I keep on top of medical news. Beyond that, I’ve got a lot of experience with safe sex, uh, recreationally as well.

Why on this blog, specifically? Well, sex is a major issue tied to choice; in fact, it’s inextricably bound.

I believe that sex is liberating. I think that it’s one of the most expressive things you can do with your body involving someone else. I think that sex education has become almost D.A.R.E.-like in its fear mongering and misinformation, and that a lot of people now engage in unsafe behavior simply out of ignorance, fear, or desperation. I want you to think sex is fun because sex is fun. It is also not a big deal to have sex, but it is a big deal to have sex responsibly and safely.

To that end, I’d like you to leave me a question in the comments on any burning questions you’ve got about sex, safe sex, or relationships. Stay anonymous if you want. I know it can be embarrassing.

Next week, on Tuesday, I will be answering your questions in vlog format. Until then, comment away!