The Naked Truth

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The Naked Truth

A Sexual Health Blog

Author Archives: Mitchell Tepper, PhD, MPH

What does Hall Pass, the movie, say about monogamy?

Film explores challenges faced by monogamous couples

  On the surface, the movie Hall Pass challenges traditional notions of monogamy. But, in the end, the romantic comedy is an all-out endorsement of monogamous marriage...even as it explores “permission” to stray. After all, how romantic would it be if all parties involved concluded after a week “off” from marriage how liberating it is to periodically indulge in sexual fantasies and enjoy great sex with whomever you want...with no consequences whatsoever?
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Orgasm Inc. Film Review by Mitch Tepper

Orgasm Inc.

Documentary explores the influence of Big Pharma on the "science" behind women's sexual pleasure

Orgasm Inc. is a documentary about the medicalization of women’s common sexual problems and concerns. Liz Canner, a filmmaker with a track record for making hardcore documentaries about some of the most disturbing human rights violations, is hired by a pharmaceutical company, Vivus, to edit a sexually explicit film to be watched by women during clinical trials.
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