Sex With Mum And Dad - TV Programmes

vincentvangogo · 15-05-2007, 23:09

This was seriously one of the most disturbing things I've seen in a long time. Those crazed parents. Those poor kids. That dangerous psychotherapist. And the Dad's reaction when the kid asks his Mum what sex means to her ('its just something you have to do.') Jeeeez.

Currer Bell · 15-05-2007, 23:37

I'm glad I didn't see this. Incest of any kind just makes me shudder. It's one of those things I just can't accept on any level.

Smeggypants · 16-05-2007, 02:08

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Originally Posted by vincentvangogo

This was seriously one of the most disturbing things I've seen in a long time. Those crazed parents. Those poor kids. That dangerous psychotherapist. And the Dad's reaction when the kid asks his Mum what sex means to her ('its just something you have to do.') Jeeeez.

I thought that breaking that generation gap of embarrasement was a great way of healing the sexual suppresion that contaminates our society.

It was only disturbing that it highlights how stifled sex is in the UK.

Top marks I say!!!

Smeggypants · 16-05-2007, 02:08

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Originally Posted by Currer Bell

I'm glad I didn't see this. Incest of any kind just makes me shudder. It's one of those things I just can't accept on any level.

LOL - Love that Literal humour

vincentvangogo · 16-05-2007, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

LOL - Love that Literal humour

Was it intended to be humour?
Call me old fashioned or whatever, but I think some things are best left untalked about, the intimate details of one's parents' sex lives being one of them. I seriously disgaree with this assumption that not talking about something means you are repressed.

SueG · 16-05-2007, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Currer Bell

I'm glad I didn't see this. Incest of any kind just makes me shudder. It's one of those things I just can't accept on any level.

Incest? What on earth are you on about?

Koopa · 16-05-2007, 13:38

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Originally Posted by Currer Bell

I'm glad I didn't see this. Incest of any kind just makes me shudder. It's one of those things I just can't accept on any level.

Easily one of the dodgiest subject titles of the year

fleet · 16-05-2007, 13:43

I only watched about 5 minutes after turning over from Virgin School, which again I only watched for about 5 minutes. But the bit I saw, I felt realy sorry for the young girl, she will probably be in therapy in years to come having had to endure her parents talking about sex on national TV.

Koopa · 16-05-2007, 13:44

Did the couple who did the sex guide thing have kids? Now that's embarassing!

StevieBoo · 16-05-2007, 15:22

Radio 1 reviewed this today- although I did not watch it sounded a totally FREAKY programme

Porcupine · 16-05-2007, 15:24

I read the subject header - and i too thought the TV program was literally about having sex with your parents.

Duurrrrr *hangs head in shame*

Smeggypants · 16-05-2007, 16:09

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Originally Posted by vincentvangogo

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

LOL - Love that Literal humour

Was it intended to be humour?

Yes I think it was humour. The progarmme was obviously not about literally having sex with your parents.

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Call me old fashioned or whatever, but I think some things are best left untalked about, the intimate details of one's parents' sex lives being one of them. I seriously disgaree with this assumption that not talking about something means you are repressed.

Personally I think that not talking about something doesn't necessarily mean you are repressed, but the reasons for not talking about something can indicate a suppresion.

It's well known that sex is a commonly stifled and supressed subject in this country. And the subject of mmense embarrasement for many. Which was clearly evident by the program and the amount of 'embarrased laughter' during the discussions. In the UK showing a willingness and openness to talk about sex often gets accusations of being 'obesssed by sex' by those uncomfortable with sex as a subject.

I think it's great that these programs are helping to break down these silly barriersand taboos and bring sex as a subject that's as open as any other subject.After all there's no reason why it shouldn't be. Breakign down generation gap embarrasement is a great way to start. IMO.

Smeggypants · 16-05-2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by StevieBoo

Radio 1 reviewed this today- although I did not watch it sounded a totally FREAKY programme

On the contrary it wasn't freaky at all. it was a sensible program that was trying to lift the lid on sexual suppression.

Paddy C · 16-05-2007, 16:21

"Sex With Mum And Dad"
"Ian Hislop's Scouting For Boys"

What is it with the rather suggestive (yet not literal) programme titles these days?

Paddy

Sonic Dave · 16-05-2007, 16:40

I didn't watch much of that show as I shudder about thinking of my parent's sex lives!

Eurgh, nasty thought!

Smeggypants · 16-05-2007, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Sonic Dave

I didn't watch much of that show as I shudder about thinking of my parent's sex lives!

Eurgh, nasty thought!

This is exactly the nonsense that program was trying to address.

One day you will be as old as your parents and you won't think it's "Eurgh" then.

Besides if it wasn't for "Eurgh" you wouldn't be here. or were you a test tube job ?

pierre_gustave · 16-05-2007, 18:06

I don't know about Mum and Dad but I'd be up for it with Ruth Badger

Weynetta · 16-05-2007, 19:16

Apart from the occasion on which I was conceived, my parents sex-life is nothing to do with me. And mine is nothing to do with them.

vincentvangogo · 16-05-2007, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

This is exactly the nonsense that program was trying to address.

One day you will be as old as your parents and you won't think it's "Eurgh" then.

Besides if it wasn't for "Eurgh" you wouldn't be here. or were you a test tube job ?

But its not the thought of older people having sex that the kid's hated, it was having to hear the intimate details of their parents's sex lives (as well as having to discuss their own sexual habits in front of their parents.) This almost universal reaction is perfectly natural in my opinion (possibly Nature's way of discouraging incest,) not something that therapy should attempt to 'cure.'
The reaction of the kids (who looked severely traumatised and angered) and the rift it opened between the parents showed just how dangerous this form of therapy can be.

Sonic Dave · 16-05-2007, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

This is exactly the nonsense that program was trying to address.

One day you will be as old as your parents and you won't think it's "Eurgh" then.

Besides if it wasn't for "Eurgh" you wouldn't be here. or were you a test tube job ?

Not a test tube job but made "that way". Hence they Eurgh, I just can't help but think like that!

Smeggypants · 19-05-2007, 00:14

I've got this on again [ BBC3 ] - I missed the start of it before....

I can't believe how sexually suppressed this family is. The teenage daiughter in particular.

I can see where the teenage daughter get's it from..... Twice in the first 5 minutes the mum has used the word 'dirty' when referencing something sexual.

mrmrchris · 19-05-2007, 02:39

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

This is exactly the nonsense that program was trying to address.

One day you will be as old as your parents and you won't think it's "Eurgh" then.

Besides if it wasn't for "Eurgh" you wouldn't be here. or were you a test tube job ?

It's got nothing to do with age! Nobody likes to think of their parents having sex...

Smeggypants · 19-05-2007, 02:57

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It's got nothing to do with age! Nobody likes to think of their parents having sex...

That's a bold claim. It doesn't alarm some people.

Lilitu · 19-05-2007, 09:11

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Originally Posted by Smeggypants

That's a bold claim. It doesn't alarm some people.

Sorry, I didn't see the programme - is it repeated again?

I was just wondering - is the programme saying that it is 'unhealthy' or an indication of sexual repression to not want to think about or hear your parents talking about their sexual relationship? (Just curious - I'd like to see the programme to see what the gist of it is).

Praxidike · 19-05-2007, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Porcupine

I read the subject header - and i too thought the TV program was literally about having sex with your parents.

Duurrrrr *hangs head in shame*

And people on this forum sometimes say punctuation doesn't matter, all this show needed was a comma after the word sex and everything would be fine!

15-05-2007, 23:09	#1
vincentvangogo Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,330	Sex With Mum And Dad This was seriously one of the most disturbing things I've seen in a long time. Those crazed parents. Those poor kids. That dangerous psychotherapist. And the Dad's reaction when the kid asks his Mum what sex means to her ('its just something you have to do.') Jeeeez.

15-05-2007, 23:37	#2
Currer Bell Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 432	I'm glad I didn't see this. Incest of any kind just makes me shudder. It's one of those things I just can't accept on any level.

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fleet Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: herts Services: btinternet Posts: 4,631	I only watched about 5 minutes after turning over from Virgin School, which again I only watched for about 5 minutes. But the bit I saw, I felt realy sorry for the young girl, she will probably be in therapy in years to come having had to endure her parents talking about sex on national TV.

16-05-2007, 13:44	#9
Koopa Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: England Services: Virgin Media Posts: 325	Did the couple who did the sex guide thing have kids? Now that's embarassing!

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StevieBoo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 263	Radio 1 reviewed this today- although I did not watch it sounded a totally FREAKY programme

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Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Gender: Female Location: In the Pub Posts: 13,368 Blog Entries: 1	I read the subject header - and i too thought the TV program was literally about having sex with your parents. Duurrrrr hangs head in shame

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Paddy C Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,528	"Sex With Mum And Dad" "Ian Hislop's Scouting For Boys" What is it with the rather suggestive (yet not literal) programme titles these days? Paddy

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Sonic Dave Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 2,895 Blog Entries: 25	I didn't watch much of that show as I shudder about thinking of my parent's sex lives! Eurgh, nasty thought!

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pierre_gustave Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,686	I don't know about Mum and Dad but I'd be up for it with Ruth Badger

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Weynetta Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 116	Apart from the occasion on which I was conceived, my parents sex-life is nothing to do with me. And mine is nothing to do with them.

19-05-2007, 00:14	#21
Smeggypants Banned User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Universe Services: TV and Telepathy Posts: 15,526	I've got this on again [ BBC3 ] - I missed the start of it before.... I can't believe how sexually suppressed this family is. The teenage daiughter in particular. I can see where the teenage daughter get's it from..... Twice in the first 5 minutes the mum has used the word 'dirty' when referencing something sexual.