The article critiques the portrayal of sexual norms in the show 'Dying for Sex.' It argues that the characters, particularly Sonya and Molly, simplify complex human experiences into therapeutic clichés. While Sonya presents an abstract, overly positive view of sex, the author contrasts this with the messier, real experiences that Molly encounters, emphasizing that fiction should reveal character behavior rather than spoon-feed therapeutic advice. This approach diminishes the depth and richness of storytelling, limiting viewers' ability to draw personal insights from characters' lives.
'Normal sex.' Who decides what that means? You early millennials are so tragic. You think sex is just penetration and orgasms.
Personal tastes aside, the problem with this kind of dialogue on Dying for Sex is... simply put, that's what we have therapy for.
Fiction teaches us better by showing us how people behave and allowing us to reason out why for ourselves.
It’s especially galling in this episode, because until that point, Molly was teaching through example.
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