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The series received a slew of complaints. 21 viewers complained to Ofcom, arguing that the show contained "shocking and explicit" material that violated decency guidelines and was effectively "hard core porn dressed up as sex education for women". Some critics wailed that it deserved the BBFC's strict R18 rating, typically reserved for explicit porn sold in licensed shops. a girls guide to 21st century sex documentary
Fast forward to today. If a 19-year-old streams A Girl’s Guide to 21st Century Sex on a random archive site, her reaction might be mixed. It is not "porn
Provides factual information on STDs like gonorrhea, genital warts, and conditions such as Lichen Sclerosus. The series received a slew of complaints
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