Don’t be shocked by Sex Box – come in and join the fun | Goedele Liekens

Much of the response to the TV show is connected to the shame and guilt surrounding lovemaking. As a sexologist, I want to break down those taboos

Looking at the Twitter explosion after the first episode of Sex Box aired on Channel 4 it seemed that many Brits were shocked to learn that some people wanted to come on television to have sex in a box and talk about their sex lives. I will admit that it's not for everyone, but for some of them, going into the box added a sort of frisson to the entire experience. Which isn't surprising - it's not unusual for us to find arousal in unlikely places.

For others, the box was a reason for them to have a conversation about trying something different or new together for the first time. And though that may sound scary, it wasn't really. I was always there to talk each couple through their experience, offering any tips and advice as and when they needed it.

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