What is the role of sex in the story of Candide?

's novel
repeatedly expresses a negative view on sex. There are many instances
where sex is used in a negative way throughout the book, all of which accelerate the story and
perpetuate the pessimism felt throughout. For example, Candide is infatuated with a young woman
named Cunegonde, and the two overhear Pangloss, who is a tutor in the Baron's castle, having sex
with Paquette, a chambermaid. During this instance, Cunegonde entices Candide to kiss her,
because they are both intrigued by what they heard in the bushes. However, as a direct result of
attempting to kiss Cunegonde, Candide is captured, evicted, and forced into military service, at
which point he...