Are there global differences about sex?
I get asked this question all the time! I think it’s because I travel a lot and consult on sexuality in many different countries. Yes, I would say there are of course cultural differences when it comes to sex and sexuality. Each country has its own melting pot of ethnicities, values, religions and people. To generalise in a short answer would be difficult, but our sexuality is often a reflection of our history, messages, values and interactions. There are some countries that reserve sexual expression for the private domain only; within relationships, or behind the bedroom door, and other cultures that extrovertly flaunt their sexual prowess openly. Some countries accept the existence of transgender as a valued alternative experience of gender, even celebrating a cultural third gender, while other societies are based strictly on a paradigm of two. Some are openly accepting of gay marriage, while others still regard homosexuality as illegal and unacceptable. Parenting messages about how
