
A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex is an insightful documentary TV series that delves into various aspects of human sexuality, offering an informative and open-minded exploration of sexual topics. Hosted by Dr. Catherine Hood, the series aired on Channel 5 with eight episodes, each lasting 45 minutes and broadcast on Monday evenings. The show debuted on 30 October 2006 and concluded on 18 December 2006, attracting viewers interested in frank and educational discussions about sex in the modern era.
The series takes a comprehensive approach by dedicating each episode to both a sexual position and a particular sexually transmitted infection, providing viewers with a balanced understanding of pleasure and safety. Beyond these core themes, the show tackles a remarkable range of subjects including sexuality among individuals with disabilities and those who are overweight, the realities of penis enlargement surgeries and devices, issues of sexual violence against men, and practices such as tantric sex and swinging. It also addresses topics like erectile dysfunction, sex reassignment and cosmetic vaginal surgeries, recreational drug use during sex, and explores the cultural aspects of male homosexual encounters in public spaces.
What sets the series apart is its candid visual content, which features close-up shots of male and female anatomy along with explicit sexual acts, including sexual intercourse and ejaculation. These intimate scenes were captured innovatively using an internal camera positioned inside the vagina, showcasing the experiences of Australian pornographic actress Elizabeth Lawrence and English pornographic actor Stefan Hard. Through this combination of expert presentation and unfiltered imagery, A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex offers an educational yet compelling perspective on contemporary sexual practices and issues.