November 15th, 2017 | Updated on April 26th, 2023
Sex is a universal topic that has captivated and fascinated humans for centuries. From ancient philosophers and poets to modern-day celebrities and public figures, sex has been a topic of fascination, debate, and discussion throughout history. Classic quotes about sex offer a unique insight into the way people have viewed and talked about sex over the years.
Some classic quotes about sex are witty and humorous, while others are profound and thought-provoking. Many of these quotes offer a glimpse into the cultural attitudes and social norms of the time in which they were written or spoken. They can be seen as a reflection of the values and beliefs of a society or as a critique of those values and beliefs.
Classic quotes about sex cover a wide range of topics, from love and relationships to the physical act of sex itself. They can be used to spark discussions about sexuality, gender roles, and social norms, and can provide valuable insights into the ways in which people have grappled with these complex issues throughout history.
In this article, we will explore some of the most classic quotes about sex, from ancient philosophers to modern-day thinkers. By examining these quotes, we can gain a deeper understanding of how sex has been viewed and discussed throughout history, and how those views and discussions have shaped our modern-day attitudes towards sex and sexuality.
1. Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go it’s pretty damn good. ~ Woody Allen
2. I like threesomes with two women, not because I’m a cynical sexual predator. Oh no! But because I’m a romantic. I’m looking for “The One.” And I’ll find her more quickly if I audition two at a time. ~ Russell Brand
3. Sex is more exciting on the screen and between the pages than between the sheets. ~ Andy Warhol
4. Women are systematically degraded by receiving the trivial attentions which men think it manly to pay to the sex, when, in fact, men are insultingly supporting their own superiority. ~ Mary Wollstonecraft
5. To have her here in bed with me, breathing on me, her hair in my mouth — I count that something of a miracle. ~ Henry Miller
6. If you’re going to have sex, use a condom. ~ Dennis Rodman
7. Sex lies at the root of life, and we can never learn to reverence life until we know how to understand sex. ~ Havelock Ellis
8. I remember the first time I had sex — I kept the receipt. ~ Groucho Marx
9. There is nothing wrong with going to bed with someone of your own sex. People should be very free with sex, they should draw the line at goats. ~ Elton John
10. My wife is a sex object. Every time I ask for sex, she objects. ~ Les Dawson
11. Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power. ~ Oscar Wilde
12. The way you make love is the way God will be with you. ~ Rumi
13. I think it is funny that we were freer about sexuality in the 4th century B.C. It is a little disconcerting. ~ Angelina Jolie
14. The natural thing, my lord, men and women joined. ~ Homer
15. Copulation is no more foul to me than death is. ~ Walt Whitman
16. Boys have penises and girls have vaginas. If they touch at the wrong time, you can make a baby or die. ~ Eugene Mirman
17. Skiing is better than sex actually, because for me a good round of sex might be seven minutes. Skiing you can do for seven hours. ~ Spalding Gray
18. I would rather have a cup of tea than sex. ~ Boy George
19. The only unnatural sex act is that which you cannot perform. ~ Alfred Kinsey
20. Sex is great until you die, but it’s never as great as it was when you were a kid, when it was a mystery. ~ David Duchovny
21. It’s been so long since I’ve had sex I’ve forgotten who ties up whom. ~ Joan Rivers
22. If you want romance, fuck a journalist. ~ W.H. Auden
23. The sexual embrace can only be compared with music and with prayer. ~ Marcus Aurelius
24. I write about sex because often it feels like the most important thing in the world. ~ Jeanette Winterston
25. There’s no sex in Middle Earth. ~ Ian McKellen
26. Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power. ~ Oscar Wilde
27. Fuck! Is one expected to be a gentleman when one is stiff? ~ Marquis de Sade
28. Don’t knock masturbation — it’s sex with someone I love. ~ Woody Allen
29. Good sex is like good bridge. If you don’t have a good partner, you’d better have a good hand. ~ Mae West
30. If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library. ~ Frank Zappa
31. You can’t talk about fucking in America, people say you’re dirty. But if you talk about killing somebody, that’s cool. ~ Richard Pryor
32. sex is the consolation you have when you can’t have love ~ Gabriel García Márquez
33. I’m all for bringing back the birch, but only between consenting adults. ~ Gore Vidal
34. I went to Catholic school and they basically just said don’t have sex, but would never explain anything. ~ Khloe Kardashian
35. Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place. ~ Billy Crystal
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