Love + Sex

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Are Sex Tapes Good For Relationships?

We'll come right out and say it: the Hollywood sex tape—once a delectable peek into the naked time of your favorite star —is (very) quickly becoming a tired cliche. Everywhere you turn these days there's a leaked "whoops! Look at my boobs" tweet or a grainy film of someone cavorting about without clothes. Sex Tapes Of Carla Bruni Stolen, May Sell

While we wade through Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart and that Kari Anne Peniche's lawyers' statements trying ardently to wriggle them out of this mess, it's always nice to revel in a silver lining. Can Sex Sell... Abstinence?

Could sex tapes actually be good for you?

E! Online's Counterpunch column says "yes." God bless 'em.

Proving that Hollywood and its actors are a big joke, Counterpunch says sex tapes boost the careers of their stars, because it's actually a part on camera! It's a tough town and not everyone can find work. A sex tape all but assures a starring role. It's a think-outside-the-box audition tape.

"Look no further than Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian," Steve Javors, editor-in-chief of the adult-industry trade magazine XBIZ Premiere, told E! in an email. "Sex tapes have been proven to provide a significant career boost."

But let's say you're just a school teacher in Nebraska and your husband is an accountant—do sex tapes have their benefits then? Or is this only a hobby for the rich, famous and genetically gifted?

"There are many, many benefits," Sex Drive Radio's Ava Cadell assured us. "You're living out a fantasy together. You're expanding your sexual horizons. You're adding playfulness...It just opens a whole avenue of escape. I suggest it to my clients."

Well, there you have it. Who needs couples therapy when you have a sex tape. Readers, would you ever make a sex tape?

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  • Mauna's Avatar
    Posted by Mauna Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:41am PDT

    I have my own secret crazy ideas for the bedroom, but nothing in the realm of sex taping....what the hell for? Not unless....which I know leads to exploited scandals....a lot of things couples do from sex to the understanding of having a 'relationship' is nothing more than a Comedy show for me. Another area I cannot stop laughing at telling myself: "Please tell me that what they are doing is not for real right?"

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  • BryanB's Avatar
    Posted by BryanB Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:54am PDT

    wow ! Mauna !!! jUST WHAT i WAS THINKING WHY TAPE IT BUT THIER ARE MANY WAYS TO DO IT TO MAKE IT BETTER lol sorry about the caps any way ... I think or on minds can spice things up :)

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  • None's Avatar
    Posted by None Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:07am PDT

    To me it is one of the most stupidest things, the idea is fine, but TRUSTING anyone enough to make one? Pure stupidity and I don't care if you have a husband, divorces are reality and there are plenty of plp in ravaging love one moment and ravaging hate the next, so if you do one, make sure YOU have the copy and have it in a place where it won't get out.

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  • Common Sense's Avatar
    Posted by Common Sense Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:07am PDT

    Sex Tapes are fun to make, fun to watch, and altogether hot! Get a little drunk, have some fun, and enjoy it. Why be uptight about it?

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  • InLove's Avatar
    Posted by InLove Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:17am PDT

    Yes, my husband and I have made them... It's fun and makes it feel naughty like someone is watching you.

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  • Miciela's Avatar
    Posted by Miciela Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:13am PDT

    It aint cool i would neva do anything like that. would if you miss place it or one of your kids might find it how would you feel? Its all about been creative,if you 100% freaky than whats the point taping it you and oyur partner know what to do and how to do it. Than yall good think about it.

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  • Florida Mami's Avatar
    Posted by Florida Mami Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:33am PDT

    LMFAO! Of course sex tapes are fun, if its only between you and your lover. I mean I've dabbled in a tape before, but we have kept them to ourselves. I think every one should try it, its rather exhilertaing.

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  • Tiffany's Avatar
    Posted by Tiffany Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:49am PDT

    I so agree sex tapes are so fun 2 make!!.... expiecally if u r expeircing it 4 the 1st time thats even funner most guys neva done it but every1 shud do it its really fun!!

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  • Zom-B's Avatar
    Posted by Zom-B Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:24am PDT

    I've made one before with my then-wife....but None's right...it IS kinda stupid.

    But just doing it is freaking awesome, though. :)

    Can it improve relationships? Oh, ABSOLUTELY. :)

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  • Adam's Avatar
    Posted by Adam Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:25am PDT

    I have to say that I was with this girl 6 years and had a 3 year old daughter and worked all the time and found out that she was cheating on me. When I comfronted her she had me put in jail and when I got out she had moved and took everything. Now she wont let me talk to my daughter or any thing she says I worked to much and didnt pay enough attetion to her so.......

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