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From the mouths of sex columnists...
Oct. 15th, 2009 11:35 pmFrom this week's Savage Love, an interesting quote:
It's true, of course. I'm going to use up my body. It's interesting to think about having a choice of how (and how fast) to do so, without there necessarily being much of a moral aspect to it.
Sam, my occasional massage therapist, has told me many times that he doesn't regret all the damage his body took during his time as a competitive runner. The experiences were worth it to him. When I think of how I feel doing acro, or back walkovers, I can even understand -- I might do those things even if I thought they were slightly harmful. Is it really that different for someone to feel the same way about alcohol or cocaine or meth or risky sex?
Our bodies are our own...; they’re ours to use, abuse, and, since we’re all going to die one day, they’re ours to use up. Sane adults strike a balance between taking care of our bodies—eating right, drinking in moderation, getting exercise—while still allowing for pleasures that require us to eat poorly, drink in excess, and lie motionless for days at a time while we recover. The better care you take of yourself... the longer you’ll live, of course, and the more pleasures you’ll get to enjoy before you inevitably croak.
It's true, of course. I'm going to use up my body. It's interesting to think about having a choice of how (and how fast) to do so, without there necessarily being much of a moral aspect to it.
Sam, my occasional massage therapist, has told me many times that he doesn't regret all the damage his body took during his time as a competitive runner. The experiences were worth it to him. When I think of how I feel doing acro, or back walkovers, I can even understand -- I might do those things even if I thought they were slightly harmful. Is it really that different for someone to feel the same way about alcohol or cocaine or meth or risky sex?
