Tag Archives: sexual intimacy

Health and Human Sexuality, Internal Dynamics of Families

Hannah and Her Sisters

Title: Hannah and Her Sisters

Date: 1986

Media type: Film

Category: Internal Dynamics of Families, Human Sexuality and Health

Keywords: family relationship, family functioning, response to crises, sexual intimacy

Rating: PG-13

Audience(s): College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: During a Thanksgiving Day party we make acquaintance with a numerous and problematic family. The leading characters are three sisters: Lee, the woman of Frederick, an old misanthrope painter; Holly, who dreams of becoming a writer, or an actress, or who knows who…; Hannah, famous actress, beautiful, intelligent, good mother, good wife, good sister, in short perfect, the pivot of the family. The balance begins to break up when Hannah’s husband, Elliot, falls in love with Lee, who leaves Frederick. Holly goes through a deep crisis and meets Mickey, the former husband of Hannah, a hypochondriac TV producer. The affairs evolve and at the last Thanksgiving …

Contributor: Anonymous

Couple and Family Counseling, Health and Human Sexuality, Interpersonal Relationships

Seinfeld

Title: Seinfeld

Date: 1991

Media type: Television

Format: Episode

TV Season-Episode: The Deal: S2-E9

Category: Human Sexuality and Health, Interpersonal Relationships, Couple and Family Counseling

Keywords: sexual intimacy, communication, developmental stage, cognitive intimacy

Rating: NR

Audience(s): College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Elaine and Jerry renew their sexual relationship after viewing a soft-core pornographic film, but to protect their friendship, they establish boundaries for future escapades. They pride themselves on having finally come up with the perfect template for having sex while remaining friends, though George doubts that their deal can work. On Elaine’s birthday, Jerry inadvertently offends Elaine by giving her $182 in cash as a gift. Kramer, on the other hand, pleases Elaine by giving her a bench that she wanted. Jerry wants to end the agreement, but Elaine admits that she wants a full-fledged relationship and can no longer conform to the established rules. Realizing that he and Elaine cannot be only friends, Jerry resumes the romantic relationship.

Places to view: Hulu

Contributor: Anonymous

Couple and Family Counseling, Health and Human Sexuality

Mad About You

Title: Mad About You

Date: 1996

Media type: Television

Format: Episode

TV Season-Episode: Fertility: S4-E85

Category: Human Sexuality and Health, Couple and Family Counseling

Keywords: family planning, reproductive health, sexual intimacy, cognitive intimacy, conflict management

Rating: NR

Audience(s): High School Age, College Age, Adults

Language: English

Film/Episode Summary: Paul & Jamie are upset that they are still not pregnant. Fran suggests checking into a fancy hotel for a relaxing, romantic evening. Mark suggests fertility enhancement procedures.

Places to view:  Hulu

Contributor: Anonymous