Because, well, why not?

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So when someones getting absolutelyravishedon screen, the glare of the spotlight on sex can become just too much.

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Sex feels private to many, and not something you share with others, says Thompson.

As a family, we can get through R-rated content with maturity and a sense of detachment.

At its core, having a conversation about sex is one of consent.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

Chicago-based psychotherapist

If you feel uncomfortable broaching the subject of sex scenes, simply dont.

Or maybe its time for a bathroom break.

Or its snack-o-clock, and you oughta visit the fridge.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

Like sex itself, the cringeworthy feeling that comes from watching it together is simply a fact of life.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

Chicago-based psychotherapist

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