Yet it is during this time that we're encouraged to wait, abstain, and distance ourselves from sex. We are condition from childhood to accept this unfamiliarity with our bodies. Parents cover themselves when dashing from the bathroom to the bedroom. When they finally do speak to their children about sex, it's in mainly biological terms, not sensual, emotional, or spiritual. Our lives are driven by energy and passion.
Lives are meaningless without passion, be it for work, play, or song and dance.
Yet the passion to intimately know each other is restrained, whether by society, religion or other sources. Without other means for releasing this passion, we become bitter and angry. Naturally, there's more to life and relationships than sex. Pleasuring our bodies while neglecting our minds and spirits is unhealthy and can pervert an otherwise divine gift. Yet, when used correctly, sex can be a wonderful way to satisfy our entire triune being.