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Would it bother you if your partner watched sex shows on lads trip?

46 replies

DeftMintBalonz · 03/05/2026 11:08

partner recently back from a lads holiday to Benidorm - would it bother you if your partner was watching the live sex shows out there?

I feel a bit disrespected as had no idea this was part of the plan. A bit icky imo.

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tryandbepositive · 03/05/2026 11:11

From lads chats I’ve heard, I’d be grateful it was only watching. Many of these European stag dos etc are full on ‘it’s only a laugh’ shagging prostitutes. Horrifically exploitative. I wouldn’t have a lad’s culture guy as a partner tbh as the group peer pressure is so pervasive

Credittocress · 03/05/2026 11:13

Quite a bit worse than “tacky” in my book. I wouldn’t be with someone like this.

Brightbluesomething · 03/05/2026 11:15

I’m more surprised you don’t know what goes on during a lads trip to Benidorm (and plenty of other places). If he’s the type to do this regularly then that’s what life looks like now.

UpDownAllAround1 · 03/05/2026 11:15

No

Menomum19 · 03/05/2026 11:19

Yes it would and I wouldnt be able to be with someone who did this

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/05/2026 11:19

Yes, that’s disgusting

Changingplace · 03/05/2026 11:21

Sex shows in Benidorm are the least sexy thing that has ever been seen by anyone, ever.

They’re tacky in a ridiculous way but not in any way particularly sexual, weird as that might sound.

DeftMintBalonz · 03/05/2026 11:22

I knew about the sticky Vicky act - found it gross but didn’t massively bother me
I didn’t know there were acts of just lesbian couples and people in costumes that end up just going at it.
I don’t feel jealous or that he’s cheated, it’s more that it’s gross and disrespectful and why is that entertaining to sit in a bar and watch.
Just wondered if I’m alone in this way of thinking.

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DeftMintBalonz · 03/05/2026 11:22

Changingplace · 03/05/2026 11:21

Sex shows in Benidorm are the least sexy thing that has ever been seen by anyone, ever.

They’re tacky in a ridiculous way but not in any way particularly sexual, weird as that might sound.

I know this will be the response is I bring it up. That it’s not sexy and it’s just the norm out there etc.

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applecharlotte · 03/05/2026 11:28

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/05/2026 11:19

Yes, that’s disgusting

Yep - I would feel the same.

Deadringer · 03/05/2026 11:30

I think its gross and tbh i think stag dos have got out of hand. I am an old gimmer and remember when stags and hen dos were just a few drinks down the pub.

OtterlyAstounding · 03/05/2026 11:31

Yes, it's disgusting. I wouldn't be with a man who engaged in that sort of thing.

Alwaysthesameoldstory · 03/05/2026 11:41

If you don't feel jealous or that he has cheated i'm struggling to see what your problem is.

Tbh I would very much expect that a man who goes on stag dos to Benidorm and watches live sex shows doesn't have any inhibitions or boundaries about participating in sex shows and using sex workers.

If that's the type of man you want to be in a relationship you are unreasonable to expect respect. Women are just bodies to be bought and used for his sexual gratification .

Itsanewlife · 03/05/2026 12:11

I would find anyone who thought that was entertaining or who was a 'lad' cringeworthy. It isn't a question of whether they are cheating or not, it is whether they are a fully evolved human being or not!

ForTipsyFinch · 03/05/2026 12:19

It would give me the ick big time tbh. I would judge someone who found those a good night out in all honesty, man or woman 😅

But what usually happens is so much worse than these tacky shows. The whole thing is grim tbh.

CurlewKate · 03/05/2026 12:21

I wouldn’t want to be with somebody who wanted to.

Whatineed · 03/05/2026 12:26

Changingplace · 03/05/2026 11:21

Sex shows in Benidorm are the least sexy thing that has ever been seen by anyone, ever.

They’re tacky in a ridiculous way but not in any way particularly sexual, weird as that might sound.

Yep. It was Chaplins most likely.

Changingplace · 03/05/2026 12:43

Whatineed · 03/05/2026 12:26

Yep. It was Chaplins most likely.

Star Wars Segway sex show?

MightyGoldBear · 03/05/2026 12:43

They Would no longer be my partner.

mindutopia · 03/05/2026 14:36

Yes, and Dh definitely wouldn’t step a toe in such a place.

SirChenjins · 03/05/2026 14:50

Hell yes - I wouldn't be with any man who did this.

Batties · 03/05/2026 14:54

I would have zero respect for anyone who did this. Sexual exploitation of women is not entertainment.

tinydynamine · 03/05/2026 14:56

How old are these "lads"?

Thatsthebottomline · 03/05/2026 15:47

Surely the whole idea of men watching women is sex shows is totally disgusting? It that was me id be dumping him really quick. Especially if I heard he'd slapped one on the arse.

Not this weekend though, ive just seen the Magic Mike at the Hippodrome in London. All of those men with next to nothing on dancing around us was fantastic. I even manged to slap one of them on the arse !

Phooar.

Whatineed · 03/05/2026 16:53

Changingplace · 03/05/2026 12:43

Star Wars Segway sex show?

Ha ha yes. It's more "Carry on" than anything.

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