Sex is an integral part of society, it permeates the life of every person. In many cases, it defines the way we act and feel. However, when sex becomes the topic of conversation, the conversation becomes uncomfortable and is considered taboo. In this case, what is taboo is that the topic, sex, is not up for discussion for fear of negative social reactions. During the 20th century, this negative reaction often resulted in ostracism and humiliation. These punishments are not appropriate for a topic like sex, sex deserves to be discussed openly and in full view of society both as a means of expression and as an acceptable topic of conversation. Sex does not deserve to be censored or relegated to a dark corner because it should never be discussed in public. Sex provides a means by which a person's true desires and even nature can be expressed and examined. This means that an author is able to express themselves more freely through sex than any other subject. Poetry, after careful consideration and explanation, is often used by the author as a means of expressing emotion or providing social commentary. Poet May Swenson, in her poem “In Love Made Visible,” uses her poetry as a means to discuss homosexuality and love. Swenson, a lesbian and Mormon, was repressed by members of her community. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormon Church, was not accepting of homosexuals in the 20th century, during Swenson's lifetime. At the time, the LDS believed that homosexuality was immoral and excommunicated many people considered homosexuals from the church; If Swenson had come out as gay, she could have lost all her friends and those she called her community. It would have been devastating... middle of paper ......tionaries. Np: np, and Oxford University Press. Internet. .Stuart. “Feminism, pornography and the fight against patriarchy”. Web log publication. Scottish Socialist Youth. Np, April 19, 2011. Web. December 16, 2013. .Manescu, Larisa. “Inside Pornography: A Rational Feminist Critique.” NextGen Journal (2012): n. page. Internet. .Swenson, May. “Love made visible.” Longman Poetry Anthology. New York: Pearson Longman, 2006. 1241-242. Print.Nico JACOBELLIS c. STATE OF OHIO. 378 United States Reports 184. Supreme Court. June 22, 1964. Cornell University Law School. Internet. December 16. 2013. .