Recently, I got in a relatively intense debate with a few close friends of mine over "Slut-Shaming" and what makes a "Slut". I found it relatively amusing to hear their opinions on the entire concept of promiscuity as I am a firm believer in not judging others for their sexual preferences, actions, or anything involving their more intimate life.
Now I do realize as this may come as a surprise, only being a rising Senior in High School speaking about "The S-Word" and whatnot but nevertheless and despite what some may believe (because we all know sex didn't happen when they were in High School), intimacy does occur in High School. The idea to me, that anyone, whether they're 18 or 50 can or should be judged based on what they choose to do with their body is absolutely preposterous. How dare someone be ostracized because of their amount of promiscuity or lack thereof.
One of my friends added the factor of faith and religion into the debate by saying that if someone has sex/ sexual acts it makes them impure, a sinner, and generally tainted to the point of no redemption. Now while I completely respect religion, and consider myself a relatively religious person myself, I do not think that it should be forced upon others in an almost guilt-trip like way. If someone chooses to abstain because of it, then by all means continue, but just as one would not wish to be criticized and deemed socially unacceptable (because of course one must fit in) because of abstaining, the opposite should remain true and be upheld.
The other friend made the argument of promiscuity or "being a slut" as she called it, being an awful choice because then you run the risk of therefore being called a slut. Oh the logic.
With this clearly well-thought out statement being said, the two high-fived each other as I scoffed in absurdity and simply mumbled to myself that they would never get it.
I understand that Sex is a touchy subject, it puts many people into an uncomfortable situation. Many parents may not want to acknowledge what their child may or may not be doing but regardless of their personal preference; the judgement belongs to no one but those in the act.
