In reading many of the comments here and in the article, I see very little said about sending what is healthy sexuality. The problem with the Church is that focuses all it's testosterone imbued energy in the negative aspects of sexuality, not positive.  Someone mentioned intimacy, but the is closeness in a good relationship, hetero- or homosexual that is enriching for all, not just the couple, but children and community. That's love. Healthy sexuality is love in  action. I've never understood why celibacy on both sides, men and women, is valued higher than physical connection with someone you love. The ridiculous Platonic separation of spirit from flesh that needs to change in attitude in the church and all other religious systems that put celibacy above love.