Earlier today, the world was rocked by a new revelation from Benedict Cumberbatch. We say the world, we really mean our world.

Speaking in an interview with ELLE UK, Benedict went into great detail about what he Sherlock would be like in bed and it involved porn, finger-action and his tongue.

It's no surprise then, that you quickly asked us how the hell you are meant to recover from the life-changing experience that is reading this story.

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Well, we would hate to leave you in the lurch, so here is our 15 step plan to coping with Benedict's X-rated role play.

First of all, it's important to know you're in a safe place here, with like minded people.

1. We were just casually drinking our coffee when we started reading…

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2. And then…

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3. We were just…

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4. But now, we suggest you just let it all out

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5. Then take some really deep breaths

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6. Let it all sink in

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7. Make a cup of tea (or coffee)

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8. Try really hard not to think about this

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9. And the wedding night

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10. Or the bit about "violinists, think about what they can do with their fingers"

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11. And definitely don't think about "I'd know exactly where to put my fingers"

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12. Or "I'd know exactly where to put my tongue"

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13. OHGODOHGODOHGOD *hyperventilates* Then go back to stage 5...

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14. And maybe get a friend to do this

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15. But most of all, just remember that Benedict knows how we feel…

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