When the TV screen flickers on, chances are the viewer is likely to come across a rather intense scene of intimacy. What with the media’s cheetah-like speed in keeping up with the trends of today’s society, it isn’t too hard to find a movie, TV show, or even music video that includes these naughty, sex-filled frames.
Although, taking sex to whole new levels are the recent television shows like The Vampire Diaries and Teen Wolf that transformed normal and conventional into wild and mysterious; there’s only one reason for it – it’s supernatural.
“When it comes to vampire or werewolf sex, fans are usually more satisfied because it’s so much more mysterious,” freshman Brooke Saller said. “Viewers are interested in seeing if things are done differently or with more passion.”
Many lead characters in supernatural TV series come from broken backgrounds, once seemingly normal emotions heightened to a whole new level as transformation into this alien form – whether it be a vampire or werewolf – took place. Because these characters harbor thoughts and desires that parallel such power, the viewer can’t help but feel entranced.
“If vampires and werewolves were having normal ‘human’ sex, viewers wouldn’t be as drawn to it,” senior Erika Avanic said. “Vampires and werewolves are commonly seen with a lot of anxiety or sadness because of the things they’ve experienced or the scenes they’ve witnessed. It’s only natural that releasing those emotions would be extremely intense and wild.”
Back in the roaring 20’s, moviegoers flocked to the cinemas to escape the onslaught of war and delve into a reality that was so unlike anything else. Similarly seen today, viewers don’t watch TV or movies to see things that can be witnessed on a daily basis; that same sense of escapism is sought after.
“Although obviously unreal and completely glorified, supernatural sex will always be more exhilarating to see and discuss than normal sex,” Saller said. “The fact that it’s so alien and unknown to us is alluring and thought-provoking.”
So whether or not realism goes hand in hand with supernatural, the latter will always come out on top because of its sense of mystique and unparalleled sexiness. People yearn for things they can’t have, so why not indulge them a little?
