So. Tomorrow is the last day of exams. And I have yet to do my Russian language exam and my 8-10 paper on the Neil Simon play (Last of the Red Hot Lovers). People told me I should be shitting my pants. But I'm not. Is that weird? It might be. Why am I not concerned though? Well tonight I made my study guide and my outline for my paper. I'm focusing on the sexual revolution and Neil Simon's take on it- thus the play.
So I have this book as one of my sources- Make Love Not War- which is basically a whole history on the Sexual Revolution and it's different facets. I consider myself a very sexual being, and yet, when I read some of the stories in that book- it makes me question how 'liberal' I am and what liberal even means. Those two decades completely debunk marriage and monogamy. Sure, I know a lot of people who shiver at my racy stories and experiences, but these same people preach for 'free love' and polyamory. Perhaps how sexual you are doesn't note how sexualized you want to become? Or how sexual you are doesn't influence your thoughts on sexuality? This is probably true- but...that's not my issue here. My issue is that- I think I'm against polyamory.
(hold for gasps from the hipster crazy liberal audience)
Yes, people, I think I may be what is considered 'conservative' in that aspect. However- I don't agree with Neil Simon at all. He was just having a midlife crisis and was totally jealous he wasn't neck deep in pussy. Anyways- I mean, I'm being really open minded about it- it could be I've internalized some aspect about society that makes me think this way, but- I don't know. A lot of revolutionaries argue there is nothing beautiful about sex- it's all animal, all instinct. And there is no point in monogamy- no point in these sexual mores we consider the norm and as rules. (See this part freaks me out because STIs are so big now because of the lack of contraception used this time frame. OUCH OUCH OUCH!)
But, this is where I get sappy, I think sex is a beautiful thing. And if polyamory is your thing go for it. As we evolve, I believe sex evolves. It is not a purely animal and instinctual thing- aren't we the only animals- besides dolphins and some rare tropical chipmunks or something- that have sex for the pure notion of pleasure? Of course it's instinct- but it's something more. It has to be.
From the puke slobbering jock who wants to bust his load on some biddy, to the hooker doing it for quick cash, to the man buying the girl/boy drinks at the bar- there is another motive. It's the connection- literally and figuratively. For those few minutes or few hours (if you're lucky) you are not alone- and loneliness is plague for our society that detriments the spirit. Sex feels great, tastes great, smells great (ew sometimes) and is great- but it is the connection that ultimately drives us.
When I lay on my back and my love plunges into me, softly at first, the world becomes alive. All of a sudden things are highlighted and every thing has meaning- every push, every grunt, every shove- the phallus drives itself into the warm abyss to find my soul- to find me and to connect. And I retaliate at first- but then respond- I want to be found, by God, I want to be found! And I want to know you, find you, feel you, I scream- well my vagina screams- and right at the moment when we are about to truly touch- to truly know each other, there is an ejaculation of exceeding your limits as man. They say you can see God for a few brief moments at the time of climax- and I believe that in a way (even though I'm agnostic/atheistic LOL). Because in those few brief moments- we were about to know each other, know what it means to be alive, know what it means to be someone, and to know someone else and to actually see someone- to finally know---but that would be giving it all away, wouldn't it? Nothing can ever be that simple.
When you're in a polyamorous relationship- you're giving too much away to too many. It's a puzzle, and you get a piece each time- so imagine how many pieces you have given away carelessly? I find polyamory to be a bit cheap sometimes- I mean look, you can fuck all the people you want and be with anyone who tickles your pickle or your egg- but so what? Yeah it sounds great- but it's such a sham. You're with so many people for only the good times, and ultimately, you are alone. You have spread yourself so thin that no one really knows you- but why would they want to? It's free love man- the cheap version of love. The quick and easy fuck and release plan. And it's heartbreaking, it's sad, it's cheap and it's lonely. Where do you learn what a human is, if you're getting so many different responses- don't you confuse them? And don't they get offended? You lost whatever humanity they had with you- just move on.
Now, I'm not a staunch believer in marriage, or being 2getha 4evaaa LOLz!- but, each relationship is unique, and should be treasured as such. You are delving into another person- and this goes both ways- so you better take your time and open up your eyes, or you are going to miss a beautiful thing. Perhaps I am a romantic, or I am corrupted, who knows- but I want something beautiful when I fuck- I want to reach somewhere. If I just wanted to get off, I could masturbate and save a whole lot of drama. I guess I am like Barney, Simon's protagonist. HAH! Who would have thought?
However, I am totally aware that polyamory isn't for everyone, nor is how I described it to be. It can totally be a beautiful thing for some people and I respect that. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.
However, I am totally aware that polyamory isn't for everyone, nor is how I described it to be. It can totally be a beautiful thing for some people and I respect that. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.
Well anyways, I recommend reading that play. It's funny. And Make Love Not War by David Allyn. Good shit.
Love and peace -
Danuta