Tuesday, January 31, 2006

No, TV Is Actually Great For Your Sex Life

I love tv. Absolutely love it. So does my girlfriend. Sit-coms, crime shows, sports, news, whatever. Even just as background noise, when she and I are together, there is always a tv on somewhere in our immediate vicinity. I mention this because I read the other day about this study that claims watching tv adversely effects a couple's sex life. Speaking from my own personal experience, I disagree with the study's conclusion. In fact, I think tv is actually a great facilitator. Further, without it, couples would often have nothing to talk about. Especially when it's late at night, for example, everything you could possibly discuss about your day has already been covered--work, bills, what to do this weekend, why did you have to put me on the phone when your mother called, etc--so tv acts as an electronic tranquilizer. Then--when David or Jay brings out their next to last guest, some actor you've never heard of who's recently joined the cast Of Law & Order SVU, let's say--it happens: You shut off the tv, turn to him/her, and before you know it... But, take tv out of the equation, and what have you got? Hours of boredoom, which, as far as I'm concerned is never good for the libido.