sexposition

See also: sex position

English

Etymology

Blend of sex +‎ exposition, coined in 2011 by Myles McNutt to describe the numerous scenes in the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones in which characters talk while they have sex with prostitutes or watch them having sex.

Noun

sexposition (uncountable)

1. (film) (The practice of providing) exposition against a backdrop of sex or nudity.
   • 2012, Ken from Chicago, “HBO's "Luck" has few viewers”, in rec.arts.tv (Usenet):

     There were similar grumbles about season GAME OF THRONES eps, but it always had the Dinklage turning in reportedly great performances--including a redefinition of, ahem, "SLAPschtick"--and its infamous sexposition […]