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  The show shameless has like 6 sex scenes every episode. Lol. Fucken brutal
context: Agreed. It rarely, if ever, advances the plot. Sometimes less is more. >
  
  OP and you said it best and it’s relieving to see some similar thoughts. Media with small and strategically-placed bits of romance gave the feeling of butterflies. The s* scenes have gotten more graphic and uncomfortable with each release. For albums it’s been even worse. 
  These levels of nudity and vulgarity are unprecedented seem and are starting to seem almost designed for pushing limits.
  People are also intrigued by thoughtful dialogues and new information from traditional media… hearing a positive message once in a while too. These elements don’t have to be shown through an explicit lens to garner attention. Somehow seems many the box-office flops that implement the cheapest ploys…
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  It's as if the producers don't have confidence in their story writers and director.  "Just throw some sex in there and will keep their attention." >
  
  Bridgerton intensifies >
  
  I’m going to do you one better and say even kissing in tv and film grosses me out now. I swear they must put the boom mic 2 inches from their faces as all I can hear is that amplified, snacking sound. >
  
  It reminds me of Clone High when that jock guy is making out with the girl Ghandi likes and it's just amplified and disgusting. That was for comedic effect though lol. >
  
  I agree, and whenever I hear that a director insisted the scene was necessary for making the show or movie “work”.. I usually think that’s just ridiculous. Unless there’s some sort of viewership bump Hollywood expects to get that I don’t understand, I think it completely takes away from a lot of shows and movies >
  
  I stopped watching Game of Thrones early on because of all the sex scenes where characters drop exposition while plowing away. >
  
  🤣 >
  
  Do what I do and pause it, go on PH and play a video to fill the spot to make the movie more authentic…
  I mean…I agree >
  
  Agreed. I don't need to see it >
  
  It also makes me very uncomfortable. I gave up watching Black Mirror episodes because of all the unnecessary hanky panky going on >
  
  Sense8 show was the same. It started great with people being mysteriously connected, then by the last episodes/seasons orgies. Orgies everywhere. >
  
  Only times sex scenes are a good thing are times like when the two Lanister siblings played '' Hide the zucchini '' in the tower and pushed that kid out the window, but just screwing for the sake of having it in the movie/Series is just awkward to me >
  
  Yup, like, they know porn is free and we can watch that whenever we want if we want right? >
  
  I'm leaning toward this being a popular opinion for most viewers.  Lazy, uncreative writing to fill time. >
  
  hard agree. in movies too. >
  
  Movies too. It just ends up like a weird music video for a song >
  
  I posted similar at least a year ago. Most scenes are gratuitous now, just there for viewer pleasure. They don't add to the story at all. 
  I was sometimes amused by scenes in Castle, where sex may have been implied but never depicted. But then I've seen a few where characters hook up with 3 or 4 other people on the show, and it really ruins everything. >
  
  Power was a great show. Did the same as you for it though, it was a bit much and added nothing to the story. >
  
  Protracted make-out scenes really turn me off, too.
  Exceptions: goofy sexual activity for comic effect. >
  
  Sometimes a sex scene is necessary to the plot line. One that immediately comes to mind is the scene between Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese in The Terminator. The sex scene was an integral part of the story.
  In many other cases though, a sex scene doesn’t advance the plot at all. >
  
  Like in Better Call Saul. The sex scene with Kim and her boyfriend in the final episodes was fully necessary for the plot. Plus, it was the hottest sex scene ever on tv. >
  
  Yep, yep, yep... >
  
  It’s called a  “gratuitous sex scene” for a reason.  It’s unnecessary and pretty lazy use of screen time.  Depending on how graphic, it’s usually pretty cringe. >
  
  Hard agree >
  
  Sex scenes are almost always stupid and pointless. With the exception of scenes like the one from Deliverance, they virtually never move the plot forward in any shape or form. >
  
  lol not sure you can call a violent rape by hillbillies a “sex scene” but I get what you mean >
  
  for me, not only sex scenes are boring. Sex itself also seem to be boring >
  
  Appreciate hearing feedback from an Aro/Ace on this matter.
  I bet you get even more annoyed when the sex scenes are pointless or come out of nowhere. >
  
  Depends I guess, sometimes something happens during the scene, that adds something to the story but otherwise if it's just two characters getting it on as its just something couples do then it doesn't really need to be shown, just implied that they had sex. Most of the time it adds nothing I agree. >
  
  I've honestly become one of those "please just pan up to the alarm clock or the window or something" kind of people. I've turned into my grandma lol. >
  
  Yeah same. We just need a hint of what happens not writhing in bedsheets for ten minutes. What purpose does it serve? >
  
  Unfortunately, this really is an unpopular opinion, which is why the few of us here will continue to suffer this trash. >
  
  I would say it depends on the scene. This is like saying action scenes are boring. Some certainly are a bore but others are inventive and exciting. >
  
  I think action scenes are a great comparison. With most sex scenes, especially in movies, it's like the plot comes to a halt and the characters stop being their characters to do the generic sex scene. Even when it's not explicit at all. 
  I love sex scenes that keep some awkwardness, contain dialogue and of course, are actually relevant to the plot. But a lot of romantic relationships are completely unnecessary to the plot to begin with... 
  In the same way, you can sort of tell when action scenes are just thrown in there without any thought. It actually slows things down and our characters forget who they are for a bit, and it's such a bore.
  I'm more willing to forgive a tv series for doing it. A movie really doesn't have the time to mess around. >
  
  Interesting point. I'll say that if an action scene is thoughtlessly thrown in there, I would be more inclined to dislike the movie. That being said, I would still watch it because I think action scenes and not skip because I like action in movies. Can't really justify that preference.
  I like your point about unneccessary relationships/love between two chatacters. That irks me too, because I like seeing a proper romance, because I like romance. >
  
  Yes! Love stories that actually tell romantic stories are wonderful. For movies that are about other stuff, they'd almost always be better off skipping the romance. Or just have a boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife established from the start, instead of trying to shoehorn a falling-in-love-subplot in where there's no room for it. Is there anything less romantic than handling a love interest as nothing more than a price at the end? >
  
  Sex is a part of life, it's neither scandalous nor inherently interesting. Does it advance the plot less than many of the dialogue scenes you have no problem watching? Or action scenes?
  It's just sex. >
  
  I actually agree with you! I don't mind nudity or sex in media at all.
  I just find pointless sex scenes boring, but if you enjoy them, all power to you!
  If dialogue, sex scenes or action scenes don't advance the plot, develop themes, and show character development, I would personally find it boring. >
  
  Not every aspect of a movie or series has to move the plot forward or add depth to a character. Sex scenes can add to your emotional engagement with the film just like a well-choreographed dance number or brilliant cinematography.
  Movies transport us to another world where people perform ridiculous stunts, tell perfect one liners, and marry their perfect match. Attractive people showing off their bodies is part of the magic that make movies so endlessly enjoyable and surprising. >
  
  Sex scenes are lazy writing >
  
  Kind a, yeah. >
  
  Yep. I think they're lame. Also don't forget when a sex scene comes up and you're watching a movie or tv show with your parents around. >
  
  Yea... mad awkward, and the wait for the scene to just end so everybody can stop being tense >
  
  This is so true. I've hated sex scenes in movies and tv for so long. Also kissing scenes. They just seem more cringey than anything. They are awkward and weird and there's always something off about them. They literally add nothing to the story usually and they are also usually boring. I hate sex scenes now. I didn't even like the Game of Thrones sex scenes, there's something about them I just hate and I can't put my finger on it. >
  
  I had the same feeling as a viewer of some pretty awesome shows. To me, it just ruins the feel or tone of previous dramatic moments. 
  That's not to say, there should no sex scenes, it just needs to be done in a smarter way, imo. >
  
  werd >
  
  Like, even James Bond doing his thing turns me off for some reason. I don't care how hot the woman is,  it's like being forced to watch my uncle doing it. >
  
  John Cena banging that woman in the bathroom from behind and shouting FREEDOM in Peacemaker is the only sex scene I can think of that I've ever liked on tv. It seemed realistic enough and it made me laugh. >
  
  Society has become too comfortable with it at this point imo. It really does ruin otherwise good shows.
  I'm a fan of the older movies where they imply the sex by having them go into a room and the screen fades as the door does. >
  
  DARK does add these sex scenes in a way in which are adding a plus to the narrative because of those scenes, it's really smart and nice how they use these moments to tell more of the characters or their connections between each other. >
  
  I'll check it out! >
  
  Agreed , I always strongly disliked sex scenes in TV shows and movies. It's rarely relevant to the plot or story. Heavily implying it and then fading to black is fine. Never have I thought oh I'd really like to see these actors simulate having sex now amidst this actually interesting plot. >
  
  I tend to agree op >
  
  I tend to agree. Most aren’t tasteful, and it’s rarely critical to the story line to depict rather than imply… >
  
  Definitely. The one time in recent memory it’s worked for me was Deadpool. I think they did it right in that one and it was really cleverly used to show their bonding and the passage of time while still being humorous and making sense in context. Considering how mature the rest of the film is, I think I can let it slide. >
  
  Same way I feel about fanservice in anime