Sunday, May 23, 2010
Spanish Sexuality
From the smooth tones of the Spanish language, to the sultry movements of flamenco, to the shear amount of skin that is exhibited, Spain lives up to its reputation for sexuality. Not to say that the Spanish are obsessed with sex, it’s more that there is a healthy appreciation for the human body and for sexuality. I’ve seen a number of ads which use either scantily clad or occasionally even completely nude individuals, yet it is never done in an offensive way – it is far more sensual than sexual. I think this is a very healthy attitude. They don’t hide from their sexuality, but instead they celebrate it and put the natural beauty of the body on display. There is no sense of repression here, which is an incredible change after the U.K.