The Joy of Teen Sex

The Joy of Teen Sex (2011)

EndedReality show

Sex is part of every teenager's life. They think about it, they worry about it, and a lot of them do it. This new series offers a frank exploration of the love and sex lives of today's teenagers - presenting solutions to the emotional and physical problems many of them experience. Fronted by Dr Rachael Jones, social worker Ruth Corden, and resident sex coach Joanna Wierzbicka, the series revolves around visitors to the Sex Advice Shop walk-in clinic, where the team is on hand to offer young people, and sometimes their parents, support and professional advice. With 18-year-old Billie JD Porter acting as the show's roving reporter, no subject is off limits, from teen pregnancy to sexual performance and genital health, as the series shines a spotlight on issues that young people care about and experience in their love and sex lives.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E06Episode 6Dec 14, 2011
S02E05Episode 5Dec 1, 2011
S02E04Episode 4Nov 24, 2011
S02E03Episode 3Nov 17, 2011
S02E02Episode 2Nov 10, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' premiere?

'The Joy of Teen Sex' premiered on October 18, 2011.

Who hosted 'The Joy of Teen Sex'?

Dr. Tanya Byron hosted 'The Joy of Teen Sex'.

What was the purpose of 'The Joy of Teen Sex'?

'The Joy of Teen Sex' aimed to educate teenagers about sex in a frank and honest way.

Did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' discuss topics related to sexual health?

Yes, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' discussed topics related to sexual health, including contraception and STIs.

Was 'The Joy of Teen Sex' criticized for its content?

Yes, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' was criticized for its frank and explicit content.

Was 'The Joy of Teen Sex' a popular TV show in the UK?

It's unclear how popular 'The Joy of Teen Sex' was in the UK, but it did receive some media attention.

Did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' have any notable guest stars?

There were no notable guest stars on 'The Joy of Teen Sex'.

Did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' target a specific audience?

Yes, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' was targeted towards teenagers.

Did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' use humor to talk about sex?

Yes, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' used humor to make the topic of sex less intimidating for teenagers.

Was 'The Joy of Teen Sex' a controversial show in 2011?

Yes, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' was seen as controversial for its frank discussion of sex on national television.

Was 'The Joy of Teen Sex' well-received by critics?

It's unclear how well 'The Joy of Teen Sex' was received by critics.

Did 'The Joy of Teen Sex' have any spin-offs?

No, 'The Joy of Teen Sex' did not have any spin-offs.

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