For me, when I get more obsessed with sex, and feel horny more of the time, I also feel more creative as a writer or musician. I find that my mind seems to come up with more ideas, or the ideas flow faster, or that I am more motivated to do creative work.

It seems to me that the procreative impulse can also be channeled into creativity in other areas. Somehow that energy makes me want to reach out—not just to touch, but to connect on a deeper level—to make more binding ties with other people.

What is your experience on the connection between sexuality and other forms of creativity? Do you feel more alive when sexually interested, and concomitantly less so when your interest level is down? Do you enjoy feelings of sexual interest, or do you find them annoying? Are you able to channel socially unacceptable sexual interests into motivation to do other work?

Topics: dance, writing, focus, obsession, music, art, human behavior, creativity, meditation, sexuality