A recent study found the number of sex scenes on American television has doubled since 1998. Nearly seven out of 10 programs on cable and broadcast networks now contain an element of sex.
Shows with sexual content averaged more than five sex scenes per hour, according to the study funded by the Kaiser Family Foundation. "The OC" and "Desperate Housewives" led the way.
"The study validates what parents know intuitively: Well, duh, yes, there is more sex on TV," said Kathleen Abernathy, a member of the Federal Communications Commission. "We need to give parents better tools. With 200 channels, I feel out of control."
Sadly, safe sex is quickly disappearing from plot lines and dialogue on television shows at the same time sexual activity is multiplying. Specific references to safe or responsible sex have fallen off to only 10 percent of those with a sexual content mentioned the risks or responsibilities of sex.
It's little wonder STDs are on the rise.
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