Your Sex Kinks Might Be Hereditary
Go thank your parents
Have you ever wondered where your sexual kinks come from?
If you have a particularly naughty imagination, you might be tempted to think that you inherited them from your parents. Well, it turns out that there may be some truth to that idea.
According to several studies, sexual kinks are indeed linked to our genetics.
At least in some way.
So, if you’re feeling particularly frisky, you might want to go thank your parents for passing down those dirty little genes.
Are Sex Kinks Hereditary?
While there is no definitive answer yet, the evidence suggests that there may be a genetic component to sexual preferences.
A 2014 Study published in the Psychological Bulletin concluded:
Studies of gene × environment interaction may further elucidate the mechanisms by which genes and environments combine to shape the development of sexual behavior and its psychosocial consequences. Overall, the existence of heritable variation in adolescent sexual behavior has profound implications for environmentally-oriented theory and research.
The actual name of the research is Genetic Influences on Adolescent Sexual Behavior: Why Genes Matter for Environmentally-Oriented Researchers.
But it’s known, colloquially, as the “are kinks hereditary study.”
Nice.
Another study that supports this genetic link in kink is from 1994 data published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics. So, this isn’t necessarily new research.
But the research is evolving.
This suggests that there may be a link between genes and sexual attraction. However, it’s important to note that this does not mean that all people with these genes will have non-traditional sexual interests.
Busch Campus Kink Study
A somewhat controversial study from Rutgers University provides some insights into how these preferences may be passed down from generation to generation.
The funniest part of this research is the reported responses from Rutgers students who learned of the fetish gene.
And I quote:
“I can’t fucking believe it, this is fucking terrible. Apparently my dad is also into daddy-daughter porn and sorority hazing gone sexual. I’m fucking disgusted, I want to die.” said Kaitlyn Smith, a School of Communications Senior and President of Sigma Psi Psi, “No wonder he always wanted to hear about what I would do to the new pledges.” — Anonymous Rutgers Student
I have no words. No.Words.
Are Our Sex Drives Hereditary?
Even though the top answer on Google is “No,” the answer is more complex.
When it comes to our sex drives, it seems that we may be partly influenced by our genetics.
WebMD and the Journal of Molecular Psychiatry agree that genetics may play a role in sex drive.
According to WebMD, the research suggests that there may be a link between our sex drives and our genes. However, the exact nature of this link is still not fully understood.
It is possible that certain hormones or neurotransmitters that are involved in sexual desire may be impacted by our genes. Additionally, our brain structure and chemistry may also be influenced by our genes.
This is an area of research that is still in its early stages, so more studies will need to be done in order to better understand how our genetics impact our sex drives.
We just need more robust research studies.
Does Promiscuity Run in Families?
A few weeks ago, I was having drinks with a group of friends when the topic of promiscuity came up.
One of my friends made a comment about how “promiscuous” people are “just born that way”, and that it’s something that’s passed down through families.
This got me thinking about whether or not there is any truth to this claim.
After doing some research, I found that there is indeed some evidence to support the idea that promiscuity is hereditary.
Does promiscuity run in families?
The short answer is, Yes.
The longer answer is also yes but a bit more nuanced. NBC calls it the Playboy Gene. I quite like that term.
Wolfgang Forstmieir, the lead author of research into genetic promiscuity, explained it like this in an NBC interview:
The study provides a good explanation for what we see in humans. Statistics have shown that promiscuous parents are more likely to sire sons and daughters with a greater tendency to cheat.
He is quick to add, however, that promiscuity is a complex trait involving many other factors.
Factors like the environment, extroversion, and individual attractiveness.
What Does All This Genetic Sex Kink Research Mean?
It means we should see our parents as full human beings with the right to desire sexual gratification.
It means we should reduce sexual stigma and shame.
It means we are more alike than we think. And that is a good thing.
We are all sexual creatures, driven by the same urges and needs. We all deserve to experience pleasure and intimacy. This research shows that there is no one right way to be and that we are all complex and nuanced individuals.
And that is something to celebrate.
Let’s break down the barriers of stigma and shame, and let everyone experience the joys of a fulfilling sex life.
We are all deserving of that happiness.
“You’re into what you’re into, I’m into what I’m into. We don’t have to be into the same shit, and if you’re safe, sane, and happy, then go on and get you some.”―Matt Fraction, Sex Criminals: Volume Three: Three the Hard Way
Final Thoughts
In the meantime, it’s also important to remember that everyone is different and there is no one “normal” way to experience sexuality.
Whatever your preferences are, there is nothing wrong with you.
You are just as valid as anyone else.
Thanks for reading!
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