Name: Sex needs a new metaphor. Here's one ...
Uploaded: 2013-07-12T15:01:17Z
Duration: 8 min 7 s
Description: For some reason, says educator Al Vernacchio, the metaphors for talking about sex in the US all come from baseball -- scoring, getting to first base, etc. The problem is, this frames sex as a competition, with a winner and a loser. Instead, he suggests a new metaphor, one that's more about shared pleasure, discussion and agreement, fulfillment and enjoyment. Let's talk about … pizza.

For some reason, says educator Al Vernacchio, the metaphors for talking about sex in the US all come from baseball -- scoring, getting to first base, etc. The problem is, this frames sex as a competition, with a winner and a loser. Instead, he suggests a new metaphor, one that's more about shared pleasure, discussion and agreement, fulfillment and enjoyment. Let's talk about … pizza.

Al Vernacchio: Sex needs a new metaphor. Here's one ...

Sex needs a new metaphor. Here's one ...

Shifting from a baseball to a pizza metaphor in sex education promotes a healthier, more inclusive dialogue about sexual activity.

Transforming sex ed: from a competitive baseball model to a consensual, enjoyable 'pizza model' enhances healthy sexual discourse.

Sexuality education akin to sharing pizza—focused on mutual satisfaction and open dialogue—promotes healthier relationships.