Sexual activity in books and in movies?

[GreyRabbit]

Another post made me wonder, though actually I’ve been wondering for awhile:

In books and in movies, (a possible movie example would be Double Jepordy if you’ve seen it), sometimes there are scenes of sexual activity between two married people.

Now, since obviously it’d be wrong if they weren’t married, is it still wrong to read or watch these scenes if they are married? Or is that like, “witnessing” an act that should be private between husband and wife? I’m not talking deliberate porn type of scenes either, though sometimes alot can be shown.

Though now that makes me wonder about the so-called romance books, where the characters are married…actually, are there any such books?

Well, anyway, let me know what you think =)

Thanks

–Grey

 

[Rascalking]

I think it’s ok. In fact, it can show people that marriage can be sexy and fun. Having said that, if you watch it like you do porn, than that’s wrong.

 

[shondrea]

Context, context, context. It’s all about how it’s done and why. A movie or book can TASTEFULLY portray a love scene between two people, married or not, and not be problematic depending on how it’s done. There’s gratuidous scenes, made just to excite or titualte the audience, and there are scenes that actually do have relevance to furthering the plot or characters. Even if not married, it can be argued that since it has become a social norm, it would be portraying truth in fiction to indicate that two people who are not married are living together or having sex.

 

[bpaynter]

I can remember the old days when the Hays Office ruled movies and you never saw even married people in a double bed, even if they were sharing a crossword puzzle.

 

[adv1sor]

I think that it depends on you.

For example, some people can’t have even a sip of alcohol. Just one little taste and their off the wagon. Others can enjoy a few drinks with friends and have no problems at all.

Or, for example, If I watch James Bond shooting at someone in a movie and this gives me an uncontrollable urge to grab my gun, then I probably shouldn’t be watching such a show.

 

[Newbie2]

Context, context, context. It’s all about how it’s done and why. A movie or book can TASTEFULLY portray a love scene between two people, married or not, and not be problematic depending on how it’s done. There’s gratuidous scenes, made just to excite or titualte the audience, and there are scenes that actually do have relevance to furthering the plot or characters. Even if not married, it can be argued that since it has become a social norm, it would be portraying truth in fiction to indicate that two people who are not married are living together or having sex.

EXACTLY!!!

“Gratuitous” sex scenes on TV, in movies and in books are somewhat insulting to one’s intelligence. Two unmarried people playing tonsil hockey are shedding their clothes and going into the bedroom. Next morning, she hurries to put on her clothes and get back home to shower, dress and get to work. We get it. They did it. Anything more, unless it includes “pillow talk” relative to the plot, is unnecessary.

Witness “The Sting”. Robert Redford’s character gets invited into the room of his (later) would-be assassin very late at night. Next morning he wakes up, turns over and she’s not there (as he expects her to be). Again, WE GET IT! They did it. But it served the plot and didn’t show a lot of extra groping or skin shots. THAT is intelligent movie making.

 

[GreyRabbit]

laughs You guys crack me up =D

Mk then! Thanks for your (name removed by moderator)ut, it definitely helped. I’m an avid reader–not so much a movie watcher–and I’m trying to be careful about what I read, and to make sure I’m not committing any sins by what I read.

Thanks again,
Grey