In this cult doc from , director Kirby Dick This Film Is Not Yet Rated weaves a fascinating study of the curious role of a sex surrogate in the then-new discipline of sexual therapy. Maureen Sullivan and two of her clients agreed to have the entire progression of their therapy taped, and what emerges is a disarming and compassionate look at the struggles people face in connecting with one another. Twenty-five-year-old Kipper is a virginal grad student who gets nervous just talking to a girl, let alone touching her, and John, at 45, is newly divorced and suffering from fears of sexual inadequacy. As Maureen attempts to build up their confidence, she also exposes her own doubts in this touching film that dismisses a clinical approach to sex. Fresh new look, redesigned programme hub, richer content…. Back to Main menu What to watch Film news. Summary How to watch.

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In this cult doc from , director Kirby Dick This Film Is Not Yet Rated weaves a fascinating study of the curious role of a sex surrogate in the then-new discipline of sexual therapy. Read all In this cult doc from , director Kirby Dick This Film Is Not Yet Rated weaves a fascinating study of the curious role of a sex surrogate in the then-new discipline of sexual therapy. Maureen Sullivan and two of her clients agreed to have the entire progression of their ther Maureen Sullivan and two of her clients agreed to have the entire progression of their therapy taped, and what emerges is a disarming and compassionate look at the struggles people Read all. Maureen Sullivan : I will tell you what I do. I work with men who have sexual dysfunctions as their partner.
Private Practices: The Story of a Sex Surrogate
The film follows one of these therapists, Maureen Sullivan, as she rehabs two very different men, year-old Kipper, a virgin grad student, and year-old John, a newly divorced fella with a lot of insecurity to battle. I felt so torn while watching this highly provocative film. On the one hand, I can understand why this form of therapy exists. Americans are so hung up on sex, but rarely deal with it in a straight-forward open way.
Skip to main content. Dick, Kirby Genre:. In this groundbreaking cult documentary from , director Kirby Dick This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Derrida weaves a fascinating study of the curious role of a sex surrogate in the then recently established discipline of sexual therapy.