S&X (SとX)

For people living in the modern world, sex is not just about reproduction.

It has taken on various roles, bringing color to each person's life.

Japan ranks among the lowest in the world in sexual frequency and satisfaction.

But

once night falls, people reveal their true selves.

And by morning, they slip back into their public personas.

Nobody speaks about sex.

They look as if they have no concerns.

But is that really true?

If you're struggling with sexuality, I can help ease your concerns--

Please be careful not to leave anything behind.

Excuse me.

It's not… I'm sorry.

These are… educational materials.

For education.

They're for education.

PSYCHIATRY SHIMOTORI CLINIC

People thought you were a pervert again?

When you become absorbed, you stop noticing your surroundings.

Learn your lesson already, Doctor.

Besides, you don't need to carry all that stuff around anyway.

I had a lecture--

Could you put yourself in my shoes? I'm always the one bailing you out.

I'll be more careful.

Excuse me!

Oh, man. It hurts.

I don't even know if it hurts anymore.

How did you…

I think it hurts.

Doctor, would olive oil work?

Yeah. Thank you.

I can't take this anymore.

This isn't my field, you know.

But your sign says, "Come to us with any sexual concerns."

This would fall under

plastic surgery or urology.

Well, I suppose sex therapy isn't widely understood.

The other day, an elderly woman asked me to neuter a stray cat--

Doctor, please just pull it out!

Yes. Right away.

Then I'll put some olive oil on it.

The olive oil is coming in!

It's okay.

- I'll pull it out slowly. - It's gonna fall off!

It's gonna fall off!

Nice and slow.

It's gonna twist!

It's gonna break!

We're almost there.

It came off.

- Saikawa. - What?

Thank you so much.

I'm so glad I came here.

How did this happen?

How should I put this?

It started out of curiosity. Or rather, I couldn't stop myself.

Whether I was asleep or awake, sex was always on my mind.

I suddenly wanted to try everything, like some middle schooler.

Okay.

I thought my sex drive would calm down once I became an adult.

- But it only got worse. - I see.

In the bathroom at the train station or at work, I'd…

You would engage in solo play?

I'm worried what might happen if this keeps escalating.

Do I have a disorder?

I can't say for certain that you do.

Natsume. Do we have any appointments after this?

We have one new client this afternoon, but otherwise we're wide open.

Good.

It's not good. We'll go out of business.

Allow me to properly introduce myself. I'm Shimotori, a sex therapist.

Sex therapy?

If you don't mind, would you like to try it with me?

What?

Everyone starts off as a first-timer. So don't worry.

Try to work up your courage up and climb.

I can't. I'm too scared.

It's okay. I promise I won't let you fall.

Let's try the blue route.

Man, there's nothing for us to do.

Yeah.

Well, good thing it's so laid-back here.

It's not good at all. Our business is in trouble.

Put your right foot up next. That'll make it easier.

Business may be slow, but don't you think he's taking on too much?

That's it.

Whether it's bottles or neutering cats…

I made it!

Congratulations!

Well, no matter the issue, it's his policy to hear people out first.

Even so, why go bouldering?

How should I know what he's thinking?

It's okay.

All right. Well done.

I actually did it.

It felt great.

And I felt safe climbing because you were holding the rope.

Therapy works the same way.

I can't climb for you or alongside you,

but I can keep you from falling and guide you along the route.

That climbing hold…

Doesn't it look like a yawning face?

I wish I could be like you.

I bet you don't have any sexual concerns.

Don't worry.

Everyone has concerns when it comes to sex.

S&X

I'm back.

Mr. Amakawa said he'll keep coming.

The new client, Mr. Akira Hayama, is here.

What? Already?

He didn't want to wait here, so I showed him to the therapy room.

Thank you for waiting.

I'm Shimotori, the sex therapist.

He's Saikawa, our nurse. He's here to take notes.

PATIENT QUESTIONNAIRE

What brings you here today?

It's an addiction.

A sex addiction.

Even though we're married and we have a child.

When it's bad, it can be three people in one day.

I don't care if it's medicine or whatever. I just want you to treat it.

So it's with multiple partners, is that right?

- Other than your wife. - No.

It's my wife.

My wife is the one with a sex addiction.

Natsume's herbal tea is very delicious.

What's today's?

Lemongrass and spearmint.

That's what it is.

Where's your husband now?

He said he'd go kill time somewhere.

He didn't want anyone to see him…

Oh, I'm sorry.

No. Please don't worry about it.

May I ask a few questions?

Yes.

How often do you two have sex?

How often?

If it's difficult to talk about, you don't have to answer everything.

Right.

It's been a while.

But we used to have sex about once every month or two.

Did it feel pleasurable?

Y-Yes. I guess.

What would you rate it on a scale of one to five?

About a four.

How firm is your husband's erection?

- How firm? - Yes.

Among konnyaku , mandarin, grapefruit, or apple, which is it closest to?

- Are you joking? - No. I'm very serious.

The EHS, or Erection Hardness Score,

is a scale used to measure erection firmness.

Well…

I guess, a grapefruit?

Actually, a mandarin? Like one that doesn't taste good.

"Doesn't taste good"?

Yes. Tasty mandarins are soft, right?

So not like those, but a slightly firmer mandarin.

I see. You'd want to eat the soft ones first, right?

But sometimes you think it's soft,

and it turns out to be all dried out.

That's always a letdown.

Speaking of mandarins, do you remove the white strings or leave them on?

I remove them completely.

What a waste!

Let's go.

Was that okay?

What?

You spent half the session talking about mandarins.

Well, do you know the difference between a ponkan , a kinkan , and a tankan ?

No, I don't.

Exactly.

What do you mean, "Exactly"?

Should we be charging a consultation fee for that?

But she looked much more relaxed when she left, didn't she?

Huh?

Maybe next time, she'll feel more comfortable opening up.

I'm heading out.

- Have a good evening. - See you.

- I'm off. - Good night.

I seriously don't get it at all. Huh?

She handles the housework and childcare perfectly.

And yet, she's a sex addict?

Don't blab so loudly.

I mean, after her first affair, her husband got mad and wanted a divorce.

But she cried and begged him to forgive her, swearing she'd stop.

Even so, it only escalated after that.

Isn't that what addiction is?

Huh? No. I don't get it at all.

Don't you have any sexual concerns?

None at all. Not one bit.

I've got a girlfriend, and my sex life is great.

I didn't ask about that .

Huh?

But it's because people don't understand

that people like Dr. Shimotori are needed, isn't it?

What do you think his sex life is like?

No clue. I've never heard any romantic gossip about him.

I wonder if he's got some super niche kink.