Sex negative examples

Sex negative examples

Sex negativity is everywhere, and it’s easy to internalize. But it’s important to notice when it pops up so you can stop it in its tracks.

How can you tell if you or someone you know is sex-negative? Obvious and subtle signs of sex negativity may include:

using STIs or sexualities as punchlines (think: asking if someone’s rash is herpes or calling someone “gay” as a joke)
assuming anything that’s not heteronormative is a sign of a mental health condition
believing anal sex is only for people who identify as gay
“slut shaming” women (or shaming anyone engaging in consensual sexual behavior)
victim-blaming for sexual assault
advocating for punishment or v******e toward sex workers or LGBTQIA+ people
considering sex and sexuality to be “dirty,” “sinful,” or other negative adjectives
referring to heterosexuality and being cisgender as “normal,” “natural,” or “regular”
making negative comments about another person’s body, partner, style, or identity