10 Sex Myths Hollywood Keeps Selling You

Nimesh poudel

Hollywood has been lying to us! From steamy scenes to unrealistic expectations, movies have created some of the biggest myths about sex that just aren’t true. In this video, we’re breaking down the Top 10 things movies always get wrong about sex – and revealing what it’s really like in real life.  👉 Expect some laughs, a little truth-bombing, and maybe even a few “OMG, so true” moments. 🎬 Don’t fall for the myths – watch now and see how movies tricked us all!  #SexMyths #MoviesVsReality #Top10

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00:00Wait, that's not how it works.

00:02Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 things movies get wrong about sex.

00:15Before we begin, we publish new videos every day, so be sure to subscribe for more great content.

00:21For this list, we're looking at those tropes that always pop up in Hollywood sex scenes,

00:25which make movie sex appear vastly different from the real thing.

00:29Yeah, we were just talking.

00:31Hi.

00:32Hi.

00:33We gotta go.

00:34Now?

00:35Number 10, people aren't clumsy in movies.

00:38It's close enough.

00:40Not full of eyes, you wouldn't mind.

00:42If there's one thing movie characters appear to have much more of than the average person,

00:47it's grace in the bedroom.

00:49You'll rarely see people on screen having trouble unclasping a bra, unless it's to add some comedy,

00:54or getting their shirt stuck on their head or tripping over their crumpled pants.

00:59What's even more impressive is when a film couple passionately makes out on their way to the bedroom,

01:07or in a cramped space without stubbing a toe, tripping over furniture,

01:11or banging their heads despite being a little preoccupied.

01:18Number 9, no one ever talks about wanting to have sex.

01:22So what do you think, should we have sex tonight?

01:24Ugh, sounds awful.

01:27Of course there are outliers to this rule, like Knocked Up's Pete casually and nonchalantly asking for sex while brushing his teeth,

01:34but overall, people in movies rarely have an actual conversation about wanting to have sex with their partner.

01:40Usually a scene will smash cut from seductive looks and winks to a squeaking bed,

01:44or a couple will just start passionately making out for seemingly no reason.

01:49I cried like a baby at the Keller wedding.

01:58Even new couples never seem to discuss it,

02:00as a scene usually progresses from an innocent and inexperienced kiss,

02:04to clothes being taken off within a matter of seconds.

02:19Next time you see a sex scene in a movie, pay attention to what the characters do afterwards.

02:23Chances are they'll simply roll over and start a conversation,

02:26go to sleep, smoke a cigarette, or some combination of those three.

02:30Movie people, you be nasty.

02:32Want a beer?

02:34Yeah.

02:35Is that all you can say?

02:37Yeah.

02:38Characters never have to do the things we mortals do.

02:41You know, like dispose of condoms, clean themselves up, or visit the bathroom.

02:45Things that are usually priority number one in the real world.

02:48No matter how great it was, there is always something practical to do after sex in real life.

02:53Penny for your thoughts.

02:59No awkward or graphic positions.

03:01Movie sex scene 101 only show the missionary position and absolutely nothing else.

03:11Movie couples rarely experiment with sex in different positions,

03:15cause that'd be too awkward to film and watch, right?

03:17Movies also rarely show anything more graphic than the missionary position,

03:21as that would border on the pornographic and possibly upset the more innocent members of the audience.

03:26Instead, we always see the man on top scenario, because it's safe, easy to film, and passionate,

03:33despite it being only one of many options available in a real bed.

03:37Number 6. Clothes get ripped off.

03:44You'll see it often in movies during a passionate make-out session.

03:47One half of the couple takes the other shirt in their hands and literally rips it from their body,

03:52with the sounds of fabric tearing and buttons bouncing off the floor to follow.

03:55While it may look hot on film, this act would result in nothing but yells of,

04:00why did you do that? And that was my favorite shirt.

04:03Also, physically ripping a shirt, especially off someone else's body, is incredibly difficult.

04:09And you'll look pretty foolish if you attempt and fail.

04:12Now you did! Yes, I did!

04:18Bitch!

04:20Number 5. Everyone orgasms very easily and quickly.

04:24Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

04:29Yes!

04:30Movies make sex look like the easiest thing in the world,

04:33as a passionate session never seems to last more than a minute.

04:36Morality sucks.

04:44Not only do partners always seem to finish simultaneously,

04:47which is quite an achievement on its own,

04:49but also it's always done extremely quickly and efficiently,

04:53with minimal effort from either party.

04:55Men usually finish within literal seconds for comedic reasons,

04:58think of Jason Biggs in American Pie,

05:00and women are usually not far behind.

05:03Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!

05:07There are never any problems regarding motivation or performance for either sex,

05:11unless it's a plot point. And that is some grade A BS.

05:23Number 4. Hair and makeup remain perfect.

05:26It's no surprise that movie producers want their stars to look as gorgeous as possible.

05:31But when we see perfect hair and makeup on screen after sex,

05:34we can't help but chuckle.

05:36While the man may be a little sweaty, the woman remains practically perfect.

05:40Her hair isn't frizzy or sticking in every direction,

05:42she doesn't have any sweat beads,

05:44and her makeup is in pristine condition without so much as some smudged lipstick.

05:49It's just a fact that after that much exercise,

05:52you won't look perfect getting out of bed.

05:55But it's a fact that movies just don't seem to want to acknowledge.

06:02Number 3. No mention of condoms.

06:06Only sailors use condoms, baby.

06:08Unless it's integral to the story,

06:10like Ben failing to put one on and knocked up,

06:12there's almost zero mention of condoms in the history of sex scenes.

06:17No one ever mentions having a condom,

06:19no one ever mentions putting one on,

06:21and no one ever takes one off after finishing.

06:23Despite condoms being a fairly important and integral aspect to having safer sex,

06:28especially with a stranger you just met at a sleazy nightclub,

06:31movies almost never mention them,

06:33and characters always seem to just jump right into the action without a second thought.

06:38God, just do it already.

06:40Okay.

06:42Number 2. Blankets are conveniently placed.

06:45Good thing I'm drunk. This is lasting forever.

06:48I just had sex with this guy, and now we're laying in bed.

06:52Better cover up my breasts so we can't see them.

06:54These are the apparent thoughts of every post-coital movie lady.

06:58This, of course, is the ever-present conveniently placed blanket trope,

07:02which sees that a cover, comforter, or other type of bedding covers nude body parts,

07:06or the act itself, so that viewers are unable to see anything too explicit.

07:11It's dumb, and if it were anything like real life,

07:14the blanket would be in a crumpled heap on the floor.

07:17Also see women who get out of bed after sex and immediately put on a bathrobe.

07:22I think it's high time we had another look.

07:28Before we unveil our number one pick, here are some honorable mentions.

07:31I can't feel anything.

07:44All right.

07:45Does that feel good?

07:46I still can't feel anything.

07:48Okay, because it hurts, mate.

07:50Number 1. Sex in the shower is enjoyable.

07:53I like you better without your burrata.

07:55In the movies, there's nothing more romantic or mood setting than shower sex.

08:00It's hot, literally, and it looks sensual as hell.

08:03Unfortunately, shower sex is probably the most annoying thing you can attempt with your partner in the real world.

08:09One of you will slip and hurt and or embarrass yourself.

08:12The height difference makes things difficult.

08:14One of you will be freezing cold.

08:16Water does not make the greatest lubricant.

08:18Having sex standing up is damn near impossible.

08:20Should we go on?

08:21Seriously, don't let the movies fool you.

08:24Shower sex is the worst.

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