Justin Pizzala

In a new study, Italian scientists say televisions in the bedroom
can severely decrease the frequency of sex between couples.

No easy solution to television dilemma

I don’t need a certified sexologist to report that having a
television in the bedroom is not conducive to romance.

Everyone should know the boob tube has always been a source of
disagreement between people, especially couples. And we all know that
if couples are disagreeing in the bedroom, it’s going to be a lonely
night for someone.

Television related arguments immediately start between people vying
for the all-powerful remote control. Each partner knows that without
the remote they are powerless to their significant other’s inadequate
channel surfing speed and volume control.

Whoever doesn’t end up with the clicker then starts in on their
partner for the choices they make, like stopping at the Girls Gone Wild
infomercial, or in a woman’s case, a Bowflex ad.

But the real confrontation occurs once the program is decided upon.
Simply put, today’s TV is too derisive between men and women.

For example, what is the reasoning behind the Lifetime channel? To
portray the message that all men are evil and can’t be trusted.

But the man-hating hasn’t stopped there. Network syndicated shows
like “The View” and “Dr. Phil” all stress that men need to be more
committed to listening to their partner’s feelings. If a women hears
this message, the remainder of night the man will be forced to connect
emotionally, not physically to their partner.

To be fair, I suppose their are a few “man shows” on TV that
objectify women.

The difference between these two is that watching scantally clad
girls on trampolines is light-hearted and shouldn’t be taken as
offensive.

Mostly though, if a man had his way he would probably want to settle
down and watch some sports before he calls it a night. But for some
reason, watching athletics on TV is a hot-button issue for some women.

So what can men and women agree to watch late at night? Well, the
news if fairly gender neutral, but not exactly exciting.

Also the constant stories about violence and tragedy taking place
all over the world doesn’t exactly put someone in the proverbial mood.

But if you already have a TV there and are hoping to get lucky, hide
the remote.

You don’t want to end up watching Lifetime, or even worse, sports.

Phil Wagner can be reached at news2@cm-life.com.