Introduction
What is the root of a sexual desire within the human species when choosing who to date or who to share companionship with? Have you ever noticed similar physical or intellectual patterns with the individuals that you are attracted to? In most cases, this attraction has not been taught but developed over a long period.
Explanation
Sexual desire is an extraordinarily complex and distinctly human characteristic. There are many factors that contribute to an individual’s sexual behavior. Most individual only views sexual desire as an outlet to engage in the physical aspect of sex. However, there is more to having sex than physical satisfaction. The traditional purpose of sexual activity or sexual desire was primarily for reproduction, which could be categorized as a naturalistic point of view.
This perspective was remarkably similar to Christian outlooks on sexual behavior. According to the teachings of Christianity, sexual desire was only useful within the sanctity of marriage. If sexuality activity is practiced for other reasons than reproduction, then it would be considered a sin (Aronson and Kimmel 75).
Homosexuality, masturbation, and the use of birth control would be considered the opposite of God’s plan and morally wrong. This view is often classified as conservative and extremely strict. However, it is the foundation of debates on the moral status put on sex. These actions are used as coded behaviors to draw one closer in love with their partner. However, when they are together, all they do is complain about how they are betraying the King.
Therefore, it becomes evident once again that they are not bound by love, but only by their need to fill a sexual desire. Courtly love works to maintain this separation as if they were meant to love than their difficult attainment would draw them in love. Instead, their relationship appears to be about sexual desire, something that is separate from love (Hooks 16).
Conclusion
In conclusion, love and sexual desire are not fused together. Sexual desire does not necessarily cause love; however, by engaging in it, one can work to achieve love. As presented above, courtly love maintains certain distinctions that assist in maintaining this separation.
Works Cited
Aronson, Amy and Michael, Kimmel. The Gendered Society Reader. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press, 2010. Print.
Hooks, Bell. Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics. Brooklyn, New York: South End Press, 2000. Print.