About Sexuality: Sex on the Big Screen

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Sexuality Sexuality Sex Tips Talking About Sex Sexual Health From Cory Silverberg, your Guide to Sexuality I don't know this for certain, having never experienced it, but I'm pretty sure that being famous sucks. When I do get to meet people with immense power or fame, they rarely seem happier than people I meet without it. These experiences lead me to never wish celebrity on anyone I care about. And yet, I'm an unashamed consumer of a few brands of celebrity culture, and the Oscars top my list. To get us all in the mood, here are some considerations of sex in Hollywood (and in the Other Hollywood). I wish we saw a little more celebration of sexual pleasure in mainstream film, but I'll take what I can get, and mostly I'm just watching for the clothes and Meryl Streep. ~ Cory Best Movie Sex Scenes This list of greatest sex scenes was selected by 120,000 members of Europe's largest online DVD rental service. It offers an interesting point of comparison with American lists (like the IFC's list which is included as well). On one hand, the absence of 9 1/2 Weeks (which is ubiquitous on U.S. movie-goer top 10 sex scene lists) indicates a superior European taste in sex scenes. On the other hand, the car wash scene from Wild Things appears five spots above The Hunger, which I just can't understand. Real Sex Scenes in Film Our fascination with mainstream movies that contain "real" sex forces us to content with several urgent questions: what constitutes "real" sex? Who decides that the sex is real? The filmmaker? The actors? The publicists? And if a well acted sex scene in a Hollywood movie feels more real and/or arousing to us than a scene from a porn film where we see the graphic details of sex, does that make it more or less real? All these questions are better answered after seeing at least a few of these mainstream and independent films now notorious for including real sex. Masturbation in the Movies Sex scenes in movies are commonplace yet masturbation turns up less frequently, and more often with either embarrassing or hilarious results. With the exception of masturbation scenes in goofball comedies, masturbation scenes in movies are often more authentic than the partner sex scenes. It makes you wonder why some actors can do masturbation so much better than partner sex. More opportunity to practice, perhaps? Sex With the Lights On Not necessarily for the budding home pornographer, for this how to article, we turn to a theatre lighting desire for tips on how to light your room for sex. Sexuality Ads Fix Big Screen TV Marriage Romance Chastity Contact Women Single Jewish Men Featured Articles Is Sex in Porn Real? Porn Star Sex Positions Is Watching Porn Bad for You? Sex Tech: Interactive Porn Quotes About Pornography 9 Weeks to Better Sex   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by: Cory Silverberg Sexuality Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Sexuality newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Take a Closer Look at...Pornography How to Choose an Adult Movie What Is Feminist Pornography? Worried About Porn Watching Advertisement