Sex in the American workplace: it's back in the news, and it needs a new publicist. In the past six months, the founder of American Apparel has been sued for sexual harassment; ditto the investment bank Lehman Brothers; the CEO of Boeing was forced out after having a consensual affair with an employee who didn't report to him; and "love contracts" have re-emerged from the strange-idea bin. Yes, if workplace sex were Tara Reid, this would be its cocaine boob job moment.
But considering the endless stream of "lifestyle" articles alleging that our generation lives — and therefore mates — at the office, isn't the average workplace more relaxed and together about such matters? Our writers will give you their perspectives. We hope you'll tell us more. Is sexual harassment dead? Are there rules about sleeping around at work (other than "don't")? Take our poll and post in our reader forums. Maybe together we can figure out where we are and where we're going. For ten to twelve hours of the day, at least. — Michael Martin
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