This essay is an exploration of the idea of vanilla versus kink,which in many ways is a discussion about what counts as \"normal.\"VANILLA. As we've learned this quarter, sexual behavior across theglobe is incredibly diverse. What is \"vanilla\" sex in America?Provide examples. Next, explain how vanilla sex isculturally/socially constructed. Can you think of examples of sexacts in America that are \"vanilla\" but might be considered kinky oreven disgusting elsewhere? KINK. In 2016 America, kink is \"in.\" Ifwe look at the data coming out of the erotica and porn industries,the BDSM/kink genres are the fastest growing. What is \"kink?\" Whatis BDSM? How are they different from \"vanilla?\" In your judgment,what do you think it is about American culture in general thatleads many of its people to be curious about or dabble in kink? Canyou think of any sex acts that today might be thought of as\"vanilla\" in America but maybe once were thought of as kinky? Canyou think of examples of \"kinky\" things that many vanilla peopletry? Finally, share your thoughts about the distinction between\"vanilla\" and \"kink.\" Where is the line drawn, if at all?
