![]() ![]() I’m usually in bed with my favourite junk food and a glass of wine, laying in the dark giving my MacBook my full attention.” While we may not be able to afford one of the featured $895 scarfs, that’s something we can relate to. When I’m streaming movies at home, I mean business. None of these images seem realistic to me. It also shows photos of people streaming shows on their iPhones or tablets on park benches on sunny mornings. The photographer Matthew Kelly says about the concept: “When you go to, the website shows images of families smiling at each other, sitting together in big living rooms with tons of natural light. ![]() Instead, the models sit in darkness with only the glow of screens illuminating their faces. Only in this editorial we don’t actually see anyone hooking up, or even being mildly intimate for that matter. The retailer has released a fashion shoot that picks up on what could be 2015’s most popular meme (which is a phrase that, if you’ve been living under a rock/too busy binge-watching House of Cards, is a euphemism for getting it on). This way, both parties are active participants in deciding what works or doesn’t, no matter if you’re casual or committed.Lounging around in designer labels like Dries Van Noten and Issey Miyake is how Opening Ceremony’s version of ‘netflix and chill’ goes down. "Self-advocacy sets all of us up for creating healthy relationships from the beginning and keeps us out of the guessing game," Herzog says. She suggests a matter-of-fact approach, like "I don't feel ready to explore our relationship sexually just yet, but I enjoy spending time with you and would like to continue getting to know you better."Īnd if you can’t wait to jump this person’s bones? Great! Share that, too. Normalize having straightforward conversations about sexual interest, rather than relying on euphemisms that can easily be misunderstood or unwanted. This willingness is a flagship marker of consent, Herzog says. If you’re hit with that "Netflix and chill"-type language, take a moment to check in with yourself about what sexual activitiy-if any-you’d be comfortable with so you can establish clear boundaries with your date. Watch this to find out Joey King's go-to show when Netflix and chilling: How should you respond if someone asks you to "Netflix and chill"? "But you should never feel pressured to be sexual because you’ve been invited over to 'watch a movie'." "Toxic dating culture has taught us that it’s 'safer' to be indirect about what we are seeking from the people we date," she says. And you can gauge if they got your message depending on their reaction. The reason Netflix and chill works is because it makes sense to people who dont know the meaning. All the others people would immediately know its a invite yor sex. Still, Herzog cautions against using coded language of any kind with potential sexual partners. This is the only one that is similar to Netflix and chill. At the same time, it’s now normal to use it literally when suggesting a movie night with a friend. Yet, even if it’s not used sincerely and instead said in a tongue-in-cheek way, the phrase can still be interpreted as sexually suggestive. "Netflix and chill" has lost some-if not all-of its innuendo, simply because most people (unless you’re Drew Barrymore) know what it means. What does "Netflix and chill" mean today-and is it still relevant? "It releases us from personal accountability as it provides an out for a lot of folks who struggle with being direct about what they want or don’t want." "Using coded language like 'Netflix and chill' assumes that we don’t have to be clear about our sexual expectations or intentions," says Michelle Herzog, LMFT and founder of The Center For Modern Relationships in Chicago. While nearly any phrase can be heard as an euphemism with the right inflection (my friends and I use the classic, "Did you go up to their apartment for a glass of water?"), this kind of language can be vague and unhelpful in sexual situations where consent is crucial. Who’s to say, but one thing's for sure: "Netflix and chill" has become slang for inviting someone over to casually hook up. "Should we just search romantic comedies on Netflix and then see what we find?" Harry Styles asks in his smooth and sultry song "Woman." Is he talking about an innocent movie date night with a crush, or hinting at a rendezvous set to the tune of Set it Up?
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