Sex should be friendly. Otherwise stick to mechanical toys; it's more sanitary.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heinlein states that sexual intimacy requires friendliness or it should be replaced by mechanical alternatives.
- In plain terms
- If sex isn't friendly, use toys instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize friendliness in intimacy to avoid isolation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is friendliness essential for intimacy?
- How do we measure connection?
Another view
Mechanical toys lack emotional value even if they are sanitary.
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