Yes, Yes! Brit Jailed for Loud Sex

Caroline Cartwright admits noisy sex breached earlier order

(NEWSER) - Caroline Cartwright, the British woman jailed in April for engaging in extremely loud sex, pleaded guilty yesterday. Cartwright’s bedroom sessions with her husband were described by neighbors and passers-by as “murder” and “unnatural,” the BBC reports. Said one, "The noise sounds like they are both in considerable pain. I cannot describe the noise. I have never ever heard anything like it." The 48-year-old admitted breaching an earlier order restricting her from making any loud noises; she will be sentenced Jan. 18. More»

Loud lovemaking called nuisance; recording played in court

(NEWSER) - A judge in England has upheld the conviction of a woman whose loud noises during sex "constituted a statutory nuisance," the BBC reports. Caroline Cartwright appealed an earlier decision, saying she had a right to "respect for her private and family life," but the court disagreed. And so did her neighbors. "The noise sounds like they are both in considerable pain," one said. "I have never ever heard anything like it." More»

Survey prompts British channel to cut back on racy content, swearing

(NEWSER) - Responding to viewers’ concerns, the BBC will no longer give free rein to potentially offensive material after 9pm, the Telegraph reports. A network survey of 2,700 people age 11 and up found that its audience, especially older viewers, is unhappy with the content. Now, foul language may be subject to “bleeping out” after 9, and shows throughout the day will have content warnings. More»

Don't let tiredness ruin your love life

(NEWSER) - Research reveals that more than three-quarters of Britons want sleep more than sex, which is understandable, writes Jackie Clune in the Daily Mail. In most people's busy lives, “sex just seems like another thing on the long list of Things To Do.” But it’s important for couples not to let it fall by the wayside, she points out: “Sex is the glue that binds a couple, and not having it has led to much unsticking.” More»

(NEWSER) - Police have arrested a British man for allegedly keeping his HIV status secret while having unprotected sex with women, the BBC reports. Cops in Cornwall and Devon captured the suspect after multiple complaints from women who say they learned of his infection after sleeping with him. The man, 39, can be charged with causing grievous bodily harm, the Press Association reports. He was released on bail until May. More»