TED: Sex needs a new metaphor. Here's one ... | Al Vernacchio

The video discusses the problematic use of baseball as a metaphor for sexual activity in American culture, highlighting its competitive and goal-oriented nature. It introduces a new model based on pizza, which emphasizes mutual satisfaction, communication, and personal choice. The pizza model is proposed as a healthier approach to sexuality education, encouraging individuals to explore their desires and communicate with partners for a satisfying experience.

What cultural metaphor is commonly used in America to discuss sexual activity?

• Basketball

• Baseball

• Football

• Soccer

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the baseball model of sexual activity?

• It is competitive

• It is inclusive

• It is sexist

• It is goal-directed

In the pizza model, when do people decide to engage in sexual activity?

• When it is scheduled

• When others expect them to

• When they are told to

• When they feel an internal desire

How does the pizza model view the outcome of sexual activity?

• As a competition with winners and losers

• As a task to complete

• As a satisfying experience for all involved

• As a goal to achieve

What is the first step when engaging in the pizza model of sexual activity?

• Discussing preferences and desires

• Ignoring personal desires

• Competing with your partner

• Following a set of rules

How can the pizza model improve sexuality education?

• By encouraging personal satisfaction and communication

• By focusing on external outcomes

• By maintaining traditional competitive approaches

• By ignoring individual desires

What is a key difference between the baseball and pizza models in terms of communication?

• Baseball encourages open discussion

• Pizza involves negotiation and communication

• Baseball is more inclusive

• Pizza discourages personal preferences