First let me say, I am almost convinced that this blog post will get more viewers then any of my other recent blog post simply because it has the word "sex" in the title. Come on, you know it caught your attention also.
"My Year Without Sex" is based on a married woman with children. She suffers a brain aneurysm and although she recovers, she is told she can not do any heavy lifting, sneezing, straining on the toilet, or orgasm. As the doctor says, three of those should be preventable.
I was pleased to see a film such as this. Having struggled with various health issues through the years, including Levator Syndrome, I can relate. Most men and women who struggle with chronic health issues will find many scenes in this movie they can relate to. However, this film also looks at it from the caretakers view also. The point is even made in the film that often the caretaker's role and needs are overlooked. I totally recommend this movie to couples where one has health issues that impedes the sexual relationship within the marriage.
I personally would not let my children see this film. This movie has a strong sexual undercurrent. It points out how society (this movie is based in Australia) is bombarding us with sex. This movie advocates for monogamy in a marriage and shows how adultery adversely affects all involved, even the mistress years later. Christianity is discussed throughout the movie, presenting it both from a devout Christian's viewpoint (even showing the devout Christian at moments of uncertainty) as well as from someone contemplating God's existence for the first time in their life.
This movie also touches on topics such as living on a tight budget, keeping up with the Joneses, and other scenes that will remind you of your own life!
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