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Show N zsjssssat Sfissssasass LIAlLUUilllLblvI.UUilt i n i n f H t' A " "I i El i i i ? " VV i 1 n j M f I? i !. l k TJ 1 try 1 kj I B i ! j 3 f t Mi E t ) f f ' L V t 4 i Hk 'J BYALANNAH HALL alannahLhall r ' St. George has been V V called a conservative community, but students and faculty say it may hurt those raised in the community if they never learn how to have conversations about sex. -J ' 1 L- - nds 1 two anot he 6- DSL Check push fin e Fest Tie out our Dixie coverage this weekend by following us on - omc- theu les (SCO; Twitter, and ime) :ason Instagram Snapchat. tap Jnive ay STAFF PROFILE OF THE WEEK A ' V i tant psychology professor, currently teaches a human sexuality class. She said being reluctant to talk about sex isnt just a St. George thing, even though she said its definitely a problem here. Its a cultural phenomena everywhere because sex isnt something we encourage as a society, Yang said. Yang said historical events are somewhat to blame for the discomfort associated with discussing sexual topics. Yang said the Greeks, for example, were outspoken. No one had a problem with sex, but sex talk became more taboo in the Middle Ages when religion became a governing force. Yang said the Middle East is one place where religion strictly dictates what is acceptable for women and men to do. Most of the time, religions dont want you to talk about things like sex because its considered inappropriate, Yang said. Around the world, it becomes more and more uncomfortable to talk about things as religion becomes a bigger deal in peoples lives. Religion and the nature of St. George plays a role in people not being so open about sex, Yang said. Not everyone agrees with having sex before marriage, so people just dont talk about it, said Jentry Howell, a senior medical radiography major from Springville. Some students agree that talking about sex can be scary. I think people are afraid to talk about it in ve V j '"w: N Vi - Yang, an assis- i 1 a4 i J Ml , WK AWft' . iL'SSSjJ From left, couple Chnstianne White and Louis Barreto enjoy their time together professor, said being reluctant to talk about sex is a problem in St George St. George, said Chloe a sopho- Lichtenberg, more Spanish major from Hailey, Idaho. If youre going to do it, you should be comfortable talking about having sex. People dont talk about sex or practicing safe sex as much as they should, Lichtenberg said. Howell, among other female students, said she thinks women want to have conversations about sex more often than men. This can make women feel when more a converto initiate trying sation. As an assignment in her classes, Yang instructs her students to conduct a sex history interview. For this assignment, students ask one of their classmates about their personal sexual history, including past and present partners. She said this is a good way to have students talk about sex in a secure environment. Many students find this practice uncomfortable even though it is in an academic environment, she said. Having a conversation with a potential partner before and after having sex is important, Yang said, even though it may be difficult. Participants need to ask their potential partners if they are equipped to prevent sexu self-conscio- us ally transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Other important questions to ask a potential partner is whether or not he or she is comfortable engaging in sexual activity. Stuart Ernstsen, a junior art major from Salt Lake City, said it is important to be on the same page as your partner. Ernstsen said checking up on your partner while you are being intimate is important. Are you OK with this? and Are we going too fast? are questions he asks people he is intimate with. Ernstsen said he thinks Utah is an interesting place when it comes to sex. He said it is somewhat of a taboo subject because of the conservative population. Yang often finds students who have never talked about sex with their parents and definitely not with their fellow church members. Sex is irrelevant to Mormons until after theyre married, said Natalyne Ts, a sophomore dental hygiene major from Anchorage, Alaska. The law concerning sex education in Utah greatly restricts what teachers can talk about to minors, Yang said. She has to check and get special permission if there is anyone under 18 in her classes. V' I1, I", ' H' Jj j uAum&J in Los In uinUtiLlf UlllUil nil Gatos, California Ernstsen said the lack of sexual education in Utah makes sex an important thing to talk about. Young people are more likely to be safe if they have talked about sex before. Young people dont understand sex, and I think thats unhealthy, Ernstsen said. People definitely should talk about sex. Lichtenberg said when she first had sex with her partner, they had a clear conversation and made sure the other wanted to have sex and they had protection. They even talked about what they were comfortable doing while engaging in sexual activity. Some people just go straight to it, Lichtenberg said. But not me. Nathan Martinez, a freshman communication major from San Dimas, California, said he and his girlfriend had a conversation before they had sex. Kaitlin Mueller, Martinezs girlfriend, is a junior psychology major from Salt Lake City. She said she doesnt think talking about sex takes the sexy out of it. It makes it better when people arent ashamed of it, Ernstsen said. Sex isnt something people should look down upon. Ts said sometimes tall.bitnilui Yang, an assistant psychology talking about sex can get you worked up for it. She said it can be sexy to talk about what you like and dont like. Hanging out with someone can make you feel much more comfortable when talking to them about sex, Howell said. When you are in a relationship ... it is natural to want to be more intimate, Yang said. You should pick a comfortable setting where you and your partner can talk. There are educational websites to help anyone start a conversation about sex. Yang said taking a human sexuality class is important in order to educate yourself and get comfortable with the subject. Sexuality is a part of psychology, Yang said. She also said students shouldnt feel uncomfortable going to her or other faculty in the psychology department for help or advice. Students have different ideas about what is important when talking about sex but most agree there should be a conversation. As Yang said, there are many useful avenues to help begin these seemingly uncomfortable conversations and, hopefully, get more comfortable with sex in time. NIJAT ALIYEV COPT EDITOR A What is your , T home-)wn- ? Knxwledge makes yon nod your head i Baku, Azerbaijan What is your favorite iovie7 "Avatar" JAL EN ' JONES t, JalenDSN f "Nt What was your main .ugrpose for joining the ixie Sun7 Improve commumca-- " . on skills o the p What is your favorite ord7 Overpowered It's your girlfriend's favorite photo editor back to dish out some more tunes. We strayed away from our usual format last Tunesday, but dont worry, everything is back to normal now. For this week, we dive into the themes of admiration, love and lack thereof. If you have a bae, we have songs for that, if you dont, we have songs for that, too. Regardless of your situation, hopefully you can put that aside and just enjoy some dope tunes. Knxwledge -- IknluhvubettrVTT Glen Boothe, better known as Knwxledge, is a producer out of Philadelphia who has received high praises from those who come across his music. Traditionally, Boothe has the tendency to make instrumentals sound like they're from another planet. You cannot help but just groove along with your stankest stank face possible. While listening, its almost like you're questioning, Yo, did this dude really have the audacity to make something so dope? This song is no different. Knxwledge flips Mary J. Blige & Lil' Kim's original lo-- fi song I Can Love You, giving it a completely different tone. The remix features a murky instrumental with a wicked funky bassline. If you say this song didn't make you nod along, I will call you a liar. It's impossible not to do so. JLL - Infatuation JLL is still a relatively new artist to me. I only recently discovered him as this song was played on Soulection's 247 radio show. However, I instantly fell in love when I heard this track. This beat is what love sounds like, my experience with love, at least. It's pleasant, it makes you smile, and it easy-goin- g, makes you feel good. Its like those moments where you're in love, you have zero stress and are just carefree. That's how I feel when I listen to this song. The way JLL used the vocal sample for this song was brilliant. The harmon- - see TUNESDAY page 8 |