005 - Virgins and Volcanos - Purity Culture Part 1

CAUTION!   In this episode we talk very vulnerably, honestly and explicitly about sex and our personal experiences.   We feel this is not appropriate for younger kids.  Regarding teenagers...  for those who may have already been influenced by or are struggling with the teachings of "purity culture" and/or fundamentalist principles, our unvarnished real-life experiences may be useful and instructive.   Please use discretion.

In this Part 1 we discuss: 
1) The  "Promise"- remaining a virgin until marriage will give you the healthiest, happiest sex life possible (pssssst - nope!)
2) The "Predicament" - what the heck is a good Christian supposed to do with all those sexual feelings and the decision whether / when to marry, and
3) "Purity Culture" - the packaging and selling of this definitely-NOT-innocuous belief system to unsuspecting young people (and their parents)

NOTES & CORRECTIONS:  

• Sharon wondered about the publication date of the book "The Joy of Sex"...  turns out it was in 1972, so she was most likely 11 or 12 years old when she first perused those pages. 

• Tracey was right - those home movies in the '70s WERE "Super 8" mm... which means she is also right that Sharon IS F%@*ing OLD!