Wholesome Sex: The Weird Dichotomy of Coziness and Sexuality in Fiction

Some thoughts I've had on the hidden lines around sex in fiction, and writing a better world.

Howdy y’all! It is I, your asexual neighbor. I’m checking because there have been some complaints in the neighborhood. I figured we could have a talk.

Wholesomeness and sexuality are not antithetical. In fact, they can’t be. The notion of “wholesomeness” is derived from things like “wholesome” foods that fortify our bodies. There is a prudential notion t…