The survey found that far fewer people engaged in same-sex encounters and extramarital affairs than was the popular conception. This type of exaggeration of the facts leads to myths and misconceptions about how one should go about conducting a relationship. The problem with these modern myths about sexuality is that they may create unrealistic expectations for people in relationships. If a person enters into a relationship with expectations that are based on media standards, he or she may face problems becoming intimate with another person. Moore also believes that the media gives a very one-dimensional view of homosexual relationships and characters.
Homosexual characters are either comedians or are stereotyped.
Sex in the media definitely gives you a misconception about how things operate. Freshman Jenni Smith agrees that the media doesn't present an accurate view of relationships. The media puts unnecessary emphasis on sex. Think of all those people, lining up to get questions about their scandalous sex lives answered. It tells us about life, just not everyone's life.