'Student: Nothing wrong with having sex

By Kevin Mak

Wilson (not his real name), a Year 2 physics student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, said he was not surprised by the figures announced in the sex survey. He thinks that the change of sexual attitudes and behaviors among university students is normal.

“Having sex is nothing wrong. It’s quite common, isn’t it?
“I don’t see any point to stick with the old and conservative values towards sex,” he said.

“Actually I don’t think much about how to handle these matters. I just follow my heart,” he said.

Wilson thinks it is acceptable for unmarried couples to have sex.
He had sex with his girlfriend last year, when he was in Year 1.

“We were in love. Under the right mood, I think it’s okay to have sex.

“But of course I wouldn’t agree to have sex with someone I’m not in love with.”

Although claiming himself to be open about sex, Wilson said he felt guilty after he first had sex with his girlfriend.

“I couldn’t figure out what made me feel guilty. It was neither morality nor social pressure. It’s just a feeling.”

When asked if he cares whether his girlfriend is a virgin, he responded, “I don’t really mind. But of course it would be more fair if both of us are virgins, or we are equally experienced.”

Unlike other students in Hong Kong, Wilson said he is more willing to share his sexual experiences with his friends, but he still wished to remain anonymous for this article.

 

Discussions on sex encouraged

By Kevin Mak

Earlier this year, the South China Morning Post received a letter of complaint from a Year 1 student from The University of Hong Kong. The student was required to fill in a questionnaire detailing her health conditions.

She wrote in the letter that she was offended by some of the questions, including one that asked if she had any sexual experience and another that asked whether she used protection during sexual intercourse.

“It’s a pity that the girl finds the questionnaire disturbing,” said Pauline Kan, a health education officer from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

“University health centers need this information to provide better services for the students.”

Ms. Kan thinks that students should be more open to reasonable discussions about sex because they may benefit from them.

On the other hand, Ms. Kan stressed the importance of respecting different attitudes towards sex.

“Some of us may find the girl too conservative.

“Maybe it’s her school or family that shaped her values. We should also try to understand and respect her views,” she said.

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