Is Sex really necessary?

Josep22 · Post by **Josep22** » 20 Jul 2020, 09:14

I'm convinced sex is part of human life and even in the most difficult of circumstances, we would still find time for it. I think the author is right in trying to put that point out. It makes the story even more authentic.

Koketso1998 · Post by **Koketso1998** » 20 Jul 2020, 10:18

I found it very weird and unpleasant to read, it throw me off. I honestly don't think it was necessary

Moses Anthony · Post by **Moses Anthony** » 20 Jul 2020, 12:39

I found it shocking that author decided to add sex scenes. It adds up to why I felt the book dragged on for a bit too long. If you don't prefer such content, you will loose interest in the book

Dayodiola · Post by **Dayodiola** » 20 Jul 2020, 16:27

Human nature consists of sex, sleep, hunger, thirsty, and survival. I don't think the book is complete without it.

Teele · Post by **Teele** » 20 Jul 2020, 17:50

I think its unnecessary. True creativity can produce and interesting storyline totally free of sex.

riyosha · Post by **riyosha** » 20 Jul 2020, 21:17

To be honest, I think that sexual desires are basic human nature. Even after the most stressful situation, sex may help destress. So I don't think it is unnecessary, but the way it is described can be frivolous or unnecessary.

elisathelvarik · Post by **elisathelvarik** » 20 Jul 2020, 21:36

The true biological aspect of sex is in fact necessary since it is for the creation of life as we know it. The lustful and sexual desires that have become normalized by society I do not think are necessary. Life could still go on without it being used as an icon. I think sex in literature is okay and appropriate in many circumstances, but I know that many authors and readers take it too far sometimes.

rumik · Post by **rumik** » 20 Jul 2020, 23:34

Haven't read the book, but judging by the replies here, it seems to be more of the unnecessary sex scenes that plague science fiction these days a lot.

elisathelvarik · Post by **elisathelvarik** » 21 Jul 2020, 00:18

riyosha wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 21:17 To be honest, I think that sexual desires are basic human nature. Even after the most stressful situation, sex may help destress. So I don't think it is unnecessary, but the way it is described can be frivolous or unnecessary.

I agree sex is natural and should not be shunned altogether, but the addition of sex to a story where it does not make sense doesn't add up. For example, a romance novel could have sex naturally since it matches the novel and progresses as it should. If a sex scene is added, isn't the more important parts of the book diluted by filler? Is the sex in this book just filler? Does it provide any character development in this novel?

riyosha · Post by **riyosha** » 21 Jul 2020, 02:28

elisathelvarik wrote: ↑21 Jul 2020, 00:18
riyosha wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 21:17 To be honest, I think that sexual desires are basic human nature. Even after the most stressful situation, sex may help destress. So I don't think it is unnecessary, but the way it is described can be frivolous or unnecessary.
I agree sex is natural and should not be shunned altogether, but the addition of sex to a story where it does not make sense doesn't add up. For example, a romance novel could have sex naturally since it matches the novel and progresses as it should. If a sex scene is added, isn't the more important parts of the book diluted by filler? Is the sex in this book just filler? Does it provide any character development in this novel?

Yea I see your point and totally agree. When sex and steamy scenes are given too much importance, they are very irritating. It's not necessary for sex scenes to provide character development always though; how many times in our lives does sex help us grow? Not always.
But yes, I've discontinued series in the past merely because it started giving too much emphasis on sex. It shouldn't become the overbearing theme of a novel.

Vine Michael · Post by **Vine Michael** » 21 Jul 2020, 04:23

B Creech wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 17:35 I found it distasteful. I can't understand how it was necessary for the story. Many times, at least for me, books lose their interest because of things like overly graphic sex, violence, and profanity thrown into it. Books can be excellent reads without it!

Most times I too feel the same way. Overly graphic sex scenes in novels put me off completely.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 21 Jul 2020, 08:00

Vine001 wrote: ↑21 Jul 2020, 04:23
B Creech wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 17:35 I found it distasteful. I can't understand how it was necessary for the story. Many times, at least for me, books lose their interest because of things like overly graphic sex, violence, and profanity thrown into it. Books can be excellent reads without it!
Most times I too feel the same way. Overly graphic sex scenes in novels put me off completely.

Absolutely!

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 09:52

Awesomeliker wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 03:26 Honestly it was annoying and not at all useful to the story

If a part in a fiction annoys the reader, then it inevitability becomes unnecessary to the plot

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 09:53

gatuguta2030 wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 04:12
Sushan wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 10:37 Despite all the dangers and the exhaustion from the expedition, Grant, the protagonist, finds time for sexual encounters.

Has the author depicted the true human nature? Or is this inclusion just to attract the readers who are fond of sexually explicit content? Is sexual content really necessary for fiction?
We cannot escape from our human nature.The author portrays the true nature of a human being.Much as the insertion of that part was to captivate the readers,it really depicted a fact about sexuality.

That is quite correct. Whatever the situation, it is difficult to suppress basic human instincts

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 09:57

Chiagbanwe wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 05:54 I do not think that sex is a really necessary component of the book. Rather its presence in the setting of the book says that as the human nature is, one can easily get distracted by unimportant things while on a very important mission. Unless, something is done to conquer this human nature, then these distractions will just keep recurring and then we might tag it as 'normal'.

The instincts might recur if not suppressed. But in my opinion, recurring as shown in the fiction cannot be named as natural