In episode 6 of The Durex Podcast, we dive deep into the impact of cinema on our understanding of sex, relationships, and pleasure. Featuring Konkona Sen Sharma, a National Award-winning actor and director, and Dibakar Banerjee, an acclaimed film director and screenwriter, we explore how Bollywood and cinema have shaped our childhood memories, sexual fantasies, and societal views on intimacy. From the portrayal of sex in cinema to the unconscious lessons we learn growing up, this episode is a candid conversation on the intersection of culture, sexuality, and pleasure. Konkona and Dibakar share their personal experiences, reflect on how movies influenced their perceptions of sex and pleasure, and discuss the nuances of gendered representations in cinema. Tune in for an honest, real, and culturally rich conversation that challenges societal norms and celebrates the complex relationships between culture, cinema, and sex. Tune in for a raw, honest, and necessary dialogue that everyone should hear. And as always, subscribe to the channel for more raw, real, and fun conversations.----------Watch #TheDurexPodcast Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDurexPodcastStream #TheDurexPodcast Episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3T9fkVGQmZvoL1E01LPT98?si=jQC0RxioQaSU1QzqRy9rxACheck out #TheDurexPodcast Reels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedurexpodcast/Follow #durexpodcast on X: https://x.com/thedurexpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Durex-Podcast/61572834612682/----------Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Podcast Starts 01:51 - Konkana Sen Sharma’s Childhood & sex education 05:29 - Dibakar Banerjee on his childhood & how films shaped him as a kid? 08:52 - Do films reflect life, or does life reflect films? 09:49 - What impact do films have on our perception of sex? 11:56 - How easy/difficult has it been for Konkana to get roles in films? 13:29 - Are directors focused on more male-centric or female-centric ideas? 17:50 - Are films focused on catering to men? 20:05 - Is it possible to show sex in a cinema without being vulgar? 22:40 - Dibakar Banerjee shares his experience working with Durex 24:50 - How can filmmakers end good sex? 27:00 - Lights, Camera & Climax 34:16 - Dibakar & Konkana Walk The Durex Pleasure Wall ----------Our host:https://www.instagram.com/abhaydeol/Our guests:https://www.instagram.com/konkona/https://x.com/dibakarbanerjee----------Follow Durex India on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durex.india/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DurexIndia#TheDurexPodcast #LetsEndGoodSex #DurexIndia #durex ----------About:In a country where pleasure is whispered about, Let’s End Good Sex by Durex is here to start the conversation. No shame, no awkwardness—just real, open talks about intimacy, desire, and everything we should have been discussing all along. It’s time to speak up, listen in, and rethink pleasure.

In this eye-opening episode of The Durex Podcast, we uncover a startling reality: nearly 70% of Indian women don’t experience orgasm during sex. Host Abhay Deol engages in a candid and insightful conversation with Neha Dhupia and @SumukhiSuresh , exploring the “orgasm gap,” the silence around female pleasure, and the deep-rooted societal pressures that shape women’s experiences with desire and intimacy in India.They challenge common misconceptions by discussing why intercourse often doesn’t equate to pleasure for many women, the stigma that keeps female voices unheard, and what men need to understand to bridge this gap and foster real intimacy. This episode invites listeners to rethink intimacy, break taboos, and embrace open, honest conversations about female desire and pleasure. In this episode, we discuss:

Societal taboos around female pleasure & desire

How our views on sex shape gender roles

The role of foreplay and two way communication

Why sex is about so much more than just intercourse

How sex & intimacy evolve as women grow older

The importance of female friendships

Tune in for a raw, honest, and necessary dialogue that every man and woman should hearAnd as always, subscribe to the channel for more raw, real, and fun conversations.

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About:

In a country where pleasure is whispered about, Let’s End Good Sex by Durex is here to start the conversation. No shame, no awkwardness—just real, open talks about intimacy, desire, and everything we should have been discussing all along. It’s time to speak up, listen in, and rethink pleasure.

Was ancient India more open about pleasure than we are today? How did Bollywood songs keep Kāmaśāstra alive? And why is patriarchy obsessed with the idea that sex is bad?

Welcome to Episode 4 of The Durex Podcast. The only podcast that explores the intersection of culture, literature, and the stories that shape our understanding of sexuality. And our guests this time?

Varun Grover, a lyricist, writer, director, and stand-up comic who’s made critically acclaimed films like Masaan and All India Rank, and has written national award-winning songs like Moh Moh Ke Dhaage.

Devdutt Pattanaik, a celebrated mythologist, lecturer, and author known for his compelling insights into cultural truths and the relevance of Indian and Western myths in modern life.

The conversation dives deep into how ancient Indian texts like the Kāma-shastra have shaped modern attitudes towards sex and intimacy. Varun Grover offers his perspective on how storytelling can be a powerful tool in challenging societal norms about sexuality, while Devdutt Pattanaik unpacks the deep-seated cultural and mythological truths that influence our understanding of gender and pleasure.

Watch this episode till the end as we unveil the cultural layers that have shaped our ideas of intimacy and identity. From erotic poetry to patriarchy and Western influence, this episode sheds light on the cultural conversations that shape modern sexuality.

And as always, subscribe to the channel for more raw, real, and fun conversations.

Chapters:

0:00 - Highlights

2:09 - Podcast starts

4:48 - What inspired Varun Grover to become a writer?

6:56 - What changed in the film industry in the 1980s?

8:55 - Devdutt Pattanaik’s discovery of being gay

12:10 - What is the portrayal of gender and identity in literature?

15:49 - Stigma on embracing pleasure and societal pressure

19:15 - Does India's attitude toward sex & pleasure influence the West?

22:19 - How can literature make good sex, great sex?

28:11 - Say It, Without Saying It Begins!

32:24 - The Durex Pleasure Wall

34:53 - Conclusion

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https://www.instagram.com/abhaydeol/

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https://www.instagram.com/vidushak/

https://www.instagram.com/devduttmyth/

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In a country where pleasure is whispered about, Let’s End Good Sex by Durex is here to startthe conversation. No shame, no awkwardness—just real, open talks about intimacy, desire, and everything we should have been discussing all along. It’s time to speak up, listen in, and rethink pleasure.