List five common standards for sexual behavior in Western societies

What will be an ideal response?


1. Coital standard: penile-vaginal intercourse is considered normal.
2. Orgasmic standard: sexual activity should lead to orgasm.
3. Two-person standard: sexual activity should involve two people.
4. Romantic standard: sex should be related to love.
5. Safer-sex standard: if sex takes place, participants should act to prevent unintended pregnancy or the transmission of disease.

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