Nepalmountainnews Report | 25 Jun 2008
There was a time when people got married as early as age 12. This generation missed the stage of being curious about sex, and discovered the facts of life on their own. Many parents today tell their children that it is a sin to have physical relations before getting married. With health education being included in the school curriculum from the secondary level, many youngsters are beginning to talk about sex openly. And many among today's career-oriented generation prefer to tie the knot after reaching 25 years of age or even later. We asked a number of talented, young and dashing bachelors of tinsel town for their personal opinions. And they waxed eloquent about premarital sex, how important sex was in their lives, and even disclosed if they were virgins or not.
Raj Ballav Koirala, Actor
Having sex is all about having a certain feeling inside two souls who desire to become one. Apart from being just a biological urge, it is an expression of feeling, bonding and togetherness. If two people develop a certain feeling, and if that compels them to come closer, premarital sex is not a big deal. It's all about showing care and affection to the person you love. Sex for me right now is not that important a factor because I am very busy at work. But sex in general is necessary to all. It was high on my list of priorities some years ago. I'm already 26 now. So, how can you expect me to be a virgin! [Laughs.]
Jeevan Luitel, Former Mr Nepal/Model
Besides being a biological need, sex is an integral part of our life. And I say that premarital sex is absolutely okay. It's time to move ahead instead of listening to odd and outdated rules. Those traditions should be swept away. For instance, take the sage Bishwamitra. He was so deep in meditation. But Menaka's seductive dance disturbed his concentration.
They made out. When a guru like him couldn't control his desire, what to talk about us ordinary human beings? So there's no point in controlling yourself till after you get married. It's just that you must avoid unsafe sex practices for the sake of your health. Our civilization has now widened its horizon. So there's no point in looking back. Controlling one's sexual desire is not in one's hands. As for me, don't ask if I'm a virgin or not. I just have to say that I've had lots of wonderful experiences. [Giggles.]
Richa Ghimire, Actor.
Personally, I'm truly against the premarital sex culture. Having sex before getting married is hazardous to your health. Just because we are living in the 21st century doesn't mean that we can cross our boundaries. I say a big NO to sex before marriage.
Even if one does it, one should think at least a thousand times before committing the act. I've never put sex before my career. When it happens, it happens. Young people are independent, and have positive thoughts in their minds. It's just a biological factor. As for other things, I'd like to keep them private.
Kunchaang Moktan, Model
It's all about a matter of choice. In today's context, please let's not make premarital sex a big issue. I'm 19 years old, and if not everything, I at least know many things about life. Premarital sex is a natural desire and not something to be forced into. You can't force someone to have sex before marriage or stop someone from doing it. What's the problem with talking about sex openly? We belong to the “New Nepal” generation, and we have freedom of expression. Coming to the question of whether I am a virgin or not, umm… what should I say? Let's say that I don't want to say anything.
Niraj Baral, Model/Actor
Be it before or after marriage, it has to be done safely. Yes, today's generation is career-oriented. But that doesn't mean promoting dirty and cheap sex. How can I not say sex is important when it's how one generation creates the next? [Chuckles.] Some years ago, there was no sex education in school. It's good that students are getting to know about many natural things from an early age. And they're open-minded. Watching a porn movie isn't a crime, unless one picks up negative influences. Now, am I a virgin? Of course, not. [Laughs.]
Saloni Rajbhandari, Television Personality
I say it all depends on the individual. I really don't have a problem with premarital sex. Sex is important to all living beings. And I'm no exception. I guess our generation is more open to everything, and this may be because they are educated and practical.
However, it is a bad influence for very young students to watch porn. Otherwise, at the right time with the right person, having sex is not a sinful act. Yes, I'm a virgin. Sad! [Laughs aloud.]
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