Lies movies/books have told you about sex
IN 2015, the erotic romance novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, was transferred to the big screen, earning record-winning sales and viewership partly because many people anticipated a visual delivery of the mind-blowing scenes they’d conjured as they read the novels.
The Fifty Shades series are just a few of the aphrodisiac-type novels and movies that sell thousands, passing off mind-bendingly lascivious sexual gymnastics as normal and achievable, even though many people have come to accept that the chances or replicating same in their sex life are next to nil.
What are some of the lies, half-truths and fallacies you’ve noticed being constantly perpetuated about sex in the media?
Jon:
One that always bothers me is that these shows and books make it seem like women and men orgasm at the same time, and that makes them soulmates. I don’t believe that is true, and they make women crazy looking for that type of thing.
Lisa:
From my collection of romance novels and from watching movies, it made it seem like a girl’s first time was always magical. But I remember when I lost my virginity it was a very difficult and painful experience even though I was in love. These people obviously have no idea what losing your virginity is like.
Millie:
Sex in the shower is not as easy as it looks, especially not those positions. Don’t do it, it’s a trap! It’s definitely not as comfortable or as perfect as all the movies and books show. Also, keep the baby oil out of the picture as achieving that glowing hot body isn’t worth the big fall.
Sherine:
Sex is not as perfect, there are accidents, and many of them are awkward too. I’m a clumsy one and I’ve not only punched, but my knees have found themselves in awkward and painful places. You could find yourself in the hospital with him for only trying to play cowgirl.
David:
I can’t forget how I wanted, I mean I literally dreamed up hot steaming sex because my girl at the time who was older went away for four months. We were doing it together for the first time and that steam in these movies somehow didn’t appear. The grabbing, roughing-up, holding and tugging was not as sexy, and I am sure that was not just the feeling, I am sure it didn’t look half as good either.
Lacey:
Sex doesn’t have to be whips and chains, sex toys or drama in order for you to enjoy it. Sultry sex is actually just as good. It’s great on days when you and your man or woman are in the mood, but life has drained you of almost all you have.
