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The History of Sex in Film

Every summer the movie-going public gets hit with the latest in CGI-filled special effects flicks. We get comic-based superheroes, action adventures, sequels, prequels and hopefully, a good sex romp gets thrown into the mix too. So in the spirit of the season, we at Click by Lavalife thought we'd put together a timeline or brief history of sex on the silver screen.

1896

It's a popular perception and a theme common in pop culture: hooking up with a stranger leads to hot, no-holds-barred, button-popping, get-out-the-rug-burn-ointment sex...

...Clothes-tearing, furniture-busting, sweaty, walking-funny-the-next-day sex. Sex with a stranger is supposedly waaaay hotter than sex with a long-term partner. You know, sex with a long-term partner: boring, repetitive, now he's going to do that thing with his tongue again because I said I liked it that one time sex.

"Do you believe in love at first sight -- or should I walk by again?"

Maybe you haven't heard that one before, but if you're female and have a pulse, chances are you've been subjected to a pick-up line (or five) sometime during your lifetime.

It's a curious phenomenon, the icebreaker, although if it's executed poorly or by the wrong person, much embarrassment ensues. For example, I'd hate to be the guy who offered this line: "If you were a nose, I'd pick you to be mine."

Everyone thinks they're going to be different.

But then the kids have to be shipped off to school, Junior has a runny nose, the laundry has to be done, jobs are stressful, and then at the end of the day all you wanna do is sink into the oblivion of the television and sleep. Sex isn't on the menu -- or if it is, it's buried somewhere beneath desserts and beverages.

Swinging, as in the practice of heterosexual couples swapping partners, seems to have somehow become a lot more kosher over the past few years.

This is increasingly true in Canada since the Supreme Court decided in December 2005 that clubs that feature group sex and partner swapping are perfectly legal. Prior to this ruling such clubs were frequently fined and shut down for being 'bawdy houses.'

Sex life getting a little humdrum? Finding yourself fantasizing about other people while doing the hunka chunka with your regular partner?

Like that dreamy customs officer, your physics professor or the pizza delivery guy? Well, short of opening up the floor and inviting in other participants, you're pretty much stuck with the consort you've got. Why not try some role play? It's like acting. But with sex.

By Nick Krewen

OK, so it's been awhile and you're really, really horny and ready to suit up and play your own personal role of McLovin.

Between work, social, travel, deadlines and other commitments, you haven't had the time to jump the bones of your pelvic affiliate, let alone think about them.

But yes, my little lamb chop, there is a day not too far on the horizon whereby you and your lover's schedule will intertwine with some much deserved time off, which can only mean one thing: marathon time!

By Elizabeth Bromstein

Sex life getting a little humdrum? Finding yourself fantasizing about other people while doing the hunka chunka with your regular partner?

Like that dreamy customs officer, your physics professor or the pizza delivery guy? Well, short of opening up the floor and inviting in other participants, you're pretty much stuck with the consort you've got. Why not try some role play? It's like acting. But with sex.

By Kelly Jones

Ever suspected that you're dating a gold digger? Someone who's after your money and not much else?

You may be surprised to learn that it's a relatively common concern. Yes, there are women and men out there looking for an easy ride on your gravy train, but sometimes people are unfairly branded as gold diggers.

The unknown, especially when it comes to anal sex, can be both nerve-wracking and rewarding. Here are some useful tips to make your first foray to the dark side of the moon less of one and more of the other.

Communication is the Key