Why is sex virtually taboo in some countries?

[Renmiri]

Foucault is the man.

This is absolutely the best post on EoFF at this time. I support 100%.

I liked it too. I should read Focault

Not taboo....

Whilst I kind of agree with the second point, I disagree with the first one. Sex as a taboo doesn't stop sex, it merely stops discussion of sex, and it's pretty well-evidenced that people who grow up in societies which can have open discussion about it are broadly speaking sexually healthier than those who don't.

Sexually healthier in terms of enjoying it more and having less psychosis ?

I agree with you but you know what the taboo makers say ? The "depraved West" has more STDs, teen pregnancy, divorce and abortions because of the West's liberal ways. To them healthy sex = long successful marriages. (And mightily bored hubbies and wives )