Sex Without Love
Episode: 8 January 2012, Question 2
Is sex without love or romance irrational? Is it wrong to have sex with someone that you don't love – or don't love yet? (Here, assume that the person isn't unworthy, but just that you're not in love.) Couldn't that be the start of romance? What if you don't have any intentions of pursuing a romantic relationship with this person?
My Answer, In Brief: Sex is an inherently intimate act, requiring well-grounded respect, trust, and affection – even if not love.
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- Philosophy in Action: The Nature of Love and Friends with Benefits
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