Things lost and found

Sometimes I wonder why we put such emphasis on sexuality and sexual relations.  And yes, I am including myself in this "we," because I am just as romantic as the next wide eyed girl dreaming of the boy who will steal her breath away with kisses...

Sex is romanticized until it inevitably equals love.  And virginity especially is worshiped by our culture in so many ways; even down to the clothing we wear on our wedding day.  But always, there is some part of me that wants to throw my hands up and say  "So what??!  I mean seriously sex is just a way to continue our human race, nothing beautiful or emotional to it."  No more idolization, no more romance, sex does not equal love.  

So then the question becomes, what does?

Somehow I ask that one a lot, never really seem to get an answer though...

  White dress with fishnets, contradiction of   innocence and lust...