Movie: "The Sessions" is playing in theaters

[rachelsonoma]

A very interesting movie is now out. John Hawkes plays a 30-something man who has been paralyzed from the waist down since childhood. William H. Macy plays a priest who gets consulted by the paralyzed man: "I want to know a woman biblically." The priest tells him to "go for it." Helen Hunt plays the sex surrogate. When she first meets the man, he says "The money is on the table. Oh, I guess that wasn't the best way to start out, was it?" Her answer: "No, lets' start again."

Here is the preview:

[Guest Mr. X]

I love Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. John Hawkes is semi new to me but he's a wonderful actor in the few things I've seen him in.

I fell in love with Helen Hunt in "As Good as it gets".

Thanks for posting this along with the link.

[sharkman]

William H. Macy graduated from the same high school as me.

[geecue2]

I have always had a thing for Helen Hunt the sexy girl next door look.

[Lucy Kitten]

This looks great! The Quarterback Princess has never really been a favorite of mine but she always shines through and I expect nothing less than perfection from Macy. What an incredible story and I want to know how to get into that line of work. I will definitely be seeing this. Thanks for sharing Rachel.

[2Big]

Helen Hunt plays the prostitute.

Fixed it for ya.

[urfan]

you 'fixed' nothing except your already-established and well-deserved image here.

These professionals are nothing like call girls or strippers. In most cases they're females — and attractive ones at that — who regard themselves as sexual priestesses of sorts. Far from dirty, seedy and perverted, their work involves honoring the body in a safe space marked by mutual respect.

Surrogates are credentialed and trained by the International Professional Surrogates Association (IPSA) and can be either male or female. According to the organization's code of ethics, "the surrogate's relationship with the client is temporary; always within the context of the therapeutic situation and in association with the supervision of the therapist."

Sex surrogates are compassionate, caring, warm and loving individuals who work with clients seeking to overcome sexual disorders and/or improve their relationships. Surrogate partner therapy is a form of sexual socialization that involves much more than getting naked.

The therapy process may involve intercourse, but not always. Some surrogates have had sex with dozens of clients over a period of years, but others have only gone that far with a few individuals.

While many mistake surrogacy for an easy score, no touchdown is needed to come out on top. The goal is to learn how to give and receive touch on any part of the body to progress in becoming a confident, skilled, self-aware sexual being.

This intense work involves practicing relaxation exercises, effective communication and social skills and sensual, sexual touch. This can be as basic as holding hands, getting to know the body, or caressing each other.

Nurturing, healing efforts are meant to boost one’s self esteem, garner psychological growth, and create spiritual awareness in the sexual realm. Areas addressed may include, but are not limited to:

— Sexual anxiety, including virginity concerns;

— Premature or delayed ejaculation;

— Erectile functioning;

— Inhibited desire;

— Lack of orgasm;

— Problems with penetration;

— Poor body image;

— Past traumatic experiences;

— Confusion over sexual orientation.

By resolving an individual’s physical or emotional difficulties with intimacy, structured and unstructured efforts are tailored around the client’s knowledge, skills and comfort.

Most individuals who end up with a surrogate actually wind up there via client referral, as a last resort. Surrogates are only brought onboard therapy efforts when the individual needs more assistance than what sex education and sex therapy in a traditional setting can provide.

This client wants, needs or desires skills for engaging with another in a sexually intimate way. This may be because the individual is unable to learn these skills on his own. Or it could be the person is dealing with an old or new disability and wants to develop his or her sexual potential to the fullest.

show me a hooker that will do all that, and i'll show you my atf

[NaughtyNiceGuy]

And your last line confirms 2bigs comment.

[boink36]

you 'fixed' nothing except your already-established and well-deserved image here.

I'm going over to the fishing forum and nominate 2Big for "Angler of the year". I have never seen him cast a line on this forum without catching a fish.

[urfan]

oh vey, i must be slippin - does i got to use my <sarcasm> font every time now? i thought i was being pretty obvious. now where'd my box of crayolas go?

and i only corrected his 'correction' so the other knuckle-draggers would have a clue.

[rachelsonoma]

Since you have a crush on Helen Hunt, you have to see this movie. You will get to see Helen Hunt completely naked, several times and from different angles. She looks older from the way she looked in "As good as it gets", but to me, she is more beautiful because of the depths of emotion that she expresses, without saying a word.

[Kaduk]

Since you have a crush on Helen Hunt, you have to see this movie. You will get to see Helen Hunt completely naked, several times and from different angles. She looks older from the way she looked in "As good as it gets", but to me, she is more beautiful because of the depths of emotion that she expresses, without saying a word.

[Flanker]

I love Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. John Hawkes is semi new to me but he's a wonderful actor in the few things I've seen him in.

I fell in love with Helen Hunt in "As Good as it gets".

Thanks for posting this along with the link.

Agreed! Especially when she came "bouncing" in from the rain.....muah!!

[2Big]

Helen Hunt must be pushing 60. I think I'll pass on seeing her naked.

[Lucy Kitten]

Helen Hunt must be pushing 60. I think I'll pass on seeing her naked.

Actually she is not yet 50! We share a birthday. Inspiration for a new thread though.