How do you feel about sex scenes in movies, TV shows, etc.?

As title says.

Not trying to sound like a prude here, but personally... I hate them.

Typically sex scenes bring nothing of real value to the story itself. I mean, is it too much to ask for them just to imply the act, instead of wasting time? There's also the matter of how awkward these sex scenes can get. The show Dexter comes to mind when saying this. I couldn't help but cringe at some of those scenes in that show, and I was alone while watching them too. Finally, let's be honest here, if I really wanted to watch sex I'll just go online and look up some porn or something. I don't need my TV shows or movies to help get me off, you know what I'm sayin'?

So, I'm curious to know, how does everyone else feel about the topic?

As long as their in context to the film then I'm fine with them

not every sex scene should be left ilmplied. i hate it when people say" if i wanted sex i'd look up porn online". personally i find sex scenes in movies way more stimulating than that of porns simply because they are set on a detailed dramatic structure which makes the whole thing way more real than sex in pornography. this is what some porns clumsily try to achieve with their stupid plots and dialogues and moslty turn out to be even more dull than they should have been.

As long as their in context to the film then I'm fine with them

The_Gaming_Baby

i have to agree that it is kinda silly at this point to include them.

in the past it was one of the few socially acceptable ways to titillate people and get away with it for "artistic license" but now if you want to see sex you can see anything you want to at the click of a mouse.

sex scenes are basically obsolete.

I don't see any issue with them. They made the R-rating for a reason.

As for sex having any meaning in a film, sure, it'd be find and dandy and all, though in real life sex isn't always meaningful, so sex not being rleevant to the plot also isn't that big an issue, assuming that 80% of the film isn't just meaningless sex or something (in which case it'd become a porno).

If they're quick and to the point that the two characters are now *******, I don't mind it.  Long drawn out sex scenes just leave me saying "OK, get on with it!"

Not really bothered by them.

Why are they always missionary?

It deppends, if it is something erotic rather than something pornographic I have no troubles at all.

I've accepted that HBO has a "15% of each episode must be nudity" clause. I don't really mind, as long as it doesn't drag on.

I like it. Most of the time it's just a realistic depiction of life. My cousin hates it, but I simply find it adequate. 

They always feel forced and out of place.

I feel like if it is done right, then it's fine. I'm gonna use game of thrones for example. There are certain sex scenes that actually enhance the story and others that are irrelevant.

MINOR SPOILERS I GUESS:

When daenyris and drago do it the first time and the second time, it really helped characterize their relationship. However, the lesbian scene where the maid helps her "find out" how to be good at sex was pretty useless. She could have easily just told her.

The scene where theon is tortured and had sex with (though sort of unneedlessly long), it served a purpose when it was interrupted by his captor to show how cruel the captor can be (who's name i forget but will always bethat guy from the show "misfits" to me)

however, other scenes like some of the brothel scenes with the mayor from the wire, seemed kind of pointless.

I usually don't like them because they're boring and bring nothing to the story generally. A great example of them done right is in Breaking Bad. They really show how Walt changed. About half of Mad Men's are good too but they generally go on too long in my opinion. In a show with as much stuff to get through like Mad Men I hate when they spend 30 seconds too long on a sex scene.

I usually don't like them because they're boring and bring nothing to the story generally. A great example of them done right is in Breaking Bad. They really show how Walt changed. About half of Mad Men's are good too but they generally go on too long in my opinion. In a show with as much stuff to get through like Mad Men I hate when they spend 30 seconds too long on a sex scene.

cain006

As title says.

 

Not trying to sound like a prude here, but personally... I hate them.

Typically sex scenes bring nothing of real value to the story itself. I mean, is it too much to ask for them just to imply the act, instead of wasting time? There's also the matter of how awkward these sex scenes can get. The show Dexter comes to mind when saying this. I couldn't help but cringe at some of those scenes in that show, and I was alone while watching them too. Finally, let's be honest here, if I really wanted to watch sex I'll just go online and look up some porn or something. I don't need my TV shows or movies to help get me off, you know what I'm sayin'?

 

So, I'm curious to know, how does everyone else feel about the topic?

 

Trail_Mix

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I usually don't like them because they're boring and bring nothing to the story generally. A great example of them done right is in Breaking Bad. They really show how Walt changed. About half of Mad Men's are good too but they generally go on too long in my opinion. In a show with as much stuff to get through like Mad Men I hate when they spend 30 seconds too long on a sex scene.

heeweesRus

I watched some Nip Tuck years ago to see what all fuss was about. A lot of racy scenes which came out of nowhere and were clearly there just for ratings. A lot of these shows are like that nowadays. It's one of the reason I find myself watching reruns of the old stuff.thebest31406

Considering they only exist to appease and attract young crowds and teenage boys - I'd say they're rather pointless and unsubstantial. Implication is all that's needed, and anything further is just gratuitous and exploiting the actor's looks. Has a sex scene ever made a movie better? I can't think of a single case (unless the sex scene was the only thing worthwhile in the film...)

I hate them.  If you're going to do a sex scene why not just go full porno?

Considering they only exist to appease and attract young crowds and teenage boys - I'd say they're rather pointless and unsubstantial. Implication is all that's needed, and anything further is just gratuitous and exploiting the actor's looks. Has a sex scene ever made a movie better? I can't think of a single case (unless the sex scene was the only thing worthwhile in the film...)

 

KHAndAnime

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Considering they only exist to appease and attract young crowds and teenage boys - I'd say they're rather pointless and unsubstantial. Implication is all that's needed, and anything further is just gratuitous and exploiting the actor's looks. Has a sex scene ever made a movie better? I can't think of a single case (unless the sex scene was the only thing worthwhile in the film...)

 

cain006

I'm not against them in principle, but I find they can take you out of the story.

I hate when it's all in your face explicit, but I also hate when they go to a lot of trouble to frame things carefully and shoot around bits.

It depends on how it's done.. I don't mind as long as it continues the plot in a way that fits the theme.

sadly there is no censorhip in cinema. what if i want to watch action movie but that contain 10 min sex scene.

in home i switch channel but what could i do in cinema??

SNIPER4321

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sadly there is no censorhip in cinema. what if i want to watch action movie but that contain 10 min sex scene.

in home i switch channel but what could i do in cinema??

SNIPER4321

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People have sex. The thought might scare you, but they do. And it isn't always planned or purposeful sex either. Can it be gratuitous at times? Sure. But it is a part of life and if shows or films want to include it then I am perfectly fine with that. SaintLeonidas

Thats fine.

Problem is, sex in movies/tv is nothing like real life sex. 

[QUOTE="SaintLeonidas"]People have sex. The thought might scare you, but they do. And it isn't always planned or purposeful sex either. Can it be gratuitous at times? Sure. But it is a part of life and if shows or films want to include it then I am perfectly fine with that. Samurai_Xavier

Thats fine.

Problem is, sex in movies/tv is nothing like real life sex. 

sadly there is no censorhip in cinema. what if i want to watch action movie but that contain 10 min sex scene.

in home i switch channel but what could i do in cinema??

SNIPER4321

.. Yep.. Watching a person getting their head split open, gunned down, hanged, cut in half.. A Ok! But don't you dare show any kind of nudity or intimiate scenes!