You've probably already seen the headlines about a study showing that couples with TVs in the bedroom have less sex, but in case you missed it, here's a quickie overview from Reuters:
I want to know why this is news. A TV in the bedroom means you do a lot of things less frequently. Like reading in bed, or watching late-night movies in the den, or taking long hot showers after bedtime.
The real question is not whether watching TV in the bedroom leads to less frequent sex. Here's what I want to know:
- Do couples who watch TV have more fun during the sex they do have, even though it's less frequent? Quality over quantity ...
- Do couples with bedroom TVs report being less happy with their relationships than other couples?
- Did the study define sex as "penile-vaginal intercourse" or did it include kissing, touching, stroking, hugging, nuzzling, etc.?
- Does watching TV together in bed at night keep couples together who might otherwise split up? Related: Is watching TV together an emotionally "bonding" activity that can substitute for sex some of the time? Talking about a show while you watch it together is more interactive than each reading a separate novel.
- Does having a TV in the bedroom indicate a higher likelihood that one or both of the partners is having an extracurricular affair?
