West, Preston: Sexual Heath

            Because humans require a means of intercourse to survive as a species and are known for their proliferation, I agree with Monto's study. As a species we have always been susceptible to lust, and although some people are not open about it, copulation happens somewhere almost every second. That is not to say that its frequency has increased over the years, but the way it transpires has changed. Information pertaining to relationships and sexual affiliations has become much easier to obtain, which may lead some to believe that coitus has become much easier to obtain as well.

            One particular skill is crucial for a species to be considered successful. It needs to be able to reproduce; moreover, it needs to reproduce effectively. Humankind would not be as successful as it is now if our ancestors were less than willing to copulate with one another. It is inscribed in our DNA and is a part of our everyday lives. It has been and still is one of the most popular activities in the world.

            This fact in itself is enough to convince me that sexual encounters haven't increased; instead, they have evolved in the forms of language and description. There is less dating among young people, even though sexually active juvenile adults are more likely to divulge their affiliations with their recent partners than in the past. Young people are also less likely to have a recurrent sexually partner, which might lead one to assume that there is less commitment amid college students.

            Overall, the youth who participate in intercourse are more prone to publicizing it afterward. Sex isn't more prominent in the younger generation when compared to the generation that came before them. Unfortunately, the large emphasis attributed toward sex may shape false perceptions about the amount of sexual activity among college students.