Is Sex really necessary?

gatuguta2030 · Post by **gatuguta2030** » 21 Jul 2020, 10:01

Sushan wrote: ↑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

I can't agree more.

Maid to clean · Post by **Maid to clean** » 21 Jul 2020, 10:13

I didn't see the need for the sex scene, but in almost every story their is a scene where their is some form of sexual encounters.

Kemmy11 · Post by **Kemmy11** » 21 Jul 2020, 11:01

Anna Dougherty wrote: ↑01 Jul 2020, 12:21 I do not believe that sexual endeavors are necessary for this book. Grant should not have time for a romantic involvement on the expedition. Although I do not think sex is necessary for the story I trust in the fact that the author thought it was important enough to the plot to include it.

I strongly agree with you.

Kemmy11 · Post by **Kemmy11** » 21 Jul 2020, 11:03

Josep22 wrote: ↑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.

I agree with you

rachna_r · Post by **rachna_r** » 21 Jul 2020, 12:52

I personally believe the sex element wasn't very necessary in the book. It seems out of place. Although its more of a personal choice of a reader and some might have liked the idea. So, its okay that it is included, but the book would have done fine even without it.

Sjtoy · Post by **Sjtoy** » 21 Jul 2020, 13:38

I personally did not care for the promiscuity the explorers participated in. Although the author did tie it into the story by stating the plants were producing hormones that affected the explorers, I found these scenes unnecessary. I enjoyed the book overall, but these sex scenes did knock it down a few pegs for me.

elisathelvarik · Post by **elisathelvarik** » 21 Jul 2020, 18:03

riyosha wrote: ↑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.

I totally agree. Character growth can develop through overcoming challenges and the building of resilience. If a person utilizes their own character development through sexual relations, is that truly personal growth? Novels can use sex as a device to move the story along, but it would be much more enjoyable for two love interests to spend real time together rather than just have sex to seem closer. Even though I read many novels that include sex inside the story, I will stop reading if sex is a focal point for no apparent reason.

elisathelvarik · Post by **elisathelvarik** » 21 Jul 2020, 18:06

Sjtoy wrote: ↑21 Jul 2020, 13:38 I personally did not care for the promiscuity the explorers participated in. Although the author did tie it into the story by stating the plants were producing hormones that affected the explorers, I found these scenes unnecessary. I enjoyed the book overall, but these sex scenes did knock it down a few pegs for me.

I do not see the reason for sex in this exploration type of book. To me, it just does not seem like a necessity in this situation. Even with the tie in, the story could have gone on without it, right? That's just my opinion.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:33

Josep22 wrote: ↑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.

We humans find time for our basic instincts in whatever the situations. But in this fiction the protagonist repeatedly finds time for that

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:34

Koketso1998 wrote: ↑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

It could have been more balanced. Then it would have been less annoying

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:35

Moses Anthony wrote: ↑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

Dragging nature is not good for a adventure book. So such content would have been avoided

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:36

Dayodiola wrote: ↑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.

Humans need all of this. But fictions don't. The author has to choose carefully

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:36

Teele wrote: ↑20 Jul 2020, 17:50 I think its unnecessary. True creativity can produce and interesting storyline totally free of sex.

Yes, ofcourse. There are plenty of interesting books without such content

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:37

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.

Some readers do not like graphic sexual content, but some do. Simply it is the reader's preference at the end

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 21 Jul 2020, 19:39

elisathelvarik wrote: ↑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.

Even literature can be beautiful without it. Unnecessary use sometimes lows down the quality of good literature