For the past fourteen years, International Sex Day has been celebrated around the world on June 7. How do you think we should celebrate this day?
Zbigniew Lew-Starowicz: In various ways. I think it should be marked with sex, but so that it doesn’t feel forced—let’s treat it more as playful sex: enjoyable, but more relaxed than usual. A sexual celebration in a cheerful, lighthearted mood, not sex for sex’s sake. A day that absolutely must be celebrated. Joyful, pleasurable sex.
Please tell me, what purpose could a day like Sex Day serve?
ZLS: For some, it will be a reminder that such a thing even exists; for others, it will be just another holiday to fill the year. Basically, for me, it’s a bit like filling the year with such dates, but it does serve as a reminder of something. I believe that International Sex Day validates this aspect of life—it’s not about prudishly burying one’s head in the sand as if sex didn’t exist. That’s why I accept this holiday.
Finally, a question—how do you plan to spend this day, Professor?
ZLS: As for me, I gave a few interviews today on the topic of sex, I’ll still be working on sex-related matters, and as for personal matters, it all depends on the mood, and let’s always remember that it takes two to tango (laughter). That’s how it will be.
Interviewed by: Klaudia Tworek
