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Yes, I didn’t watch for the sex scenes. I watched for the beauty of Scotland and the beauty of the relationship between Jamie and Claire and the chemistry of Sam and Cait (who were complete unknowns to me because I watched after Season 1 aired).

We were sold on the sex. We were told it was the “Female Gaze”. We were sold on Claire’s sexual agency. We were told that it was ok, admirable, sexy af to want sex and to not be afraid to take the lead on it. It was empowering to a great deal of their female audience. And then, suddenly we were meant to feel ashamed for it. To hide that the titillation was part of why we tuned in. To be embarrassed to be a horny grannie. So, I say, if you watched it for the sex scenes, and you enjoyed it for the sex scenes then good for you. Anyone deserves to feel strong and proud of being a sexual being. Not ashamed.

Sam Heughan smiling.

That's it, that's the post.