The Joy of Teen Sex is a British television show on Channel 4

Channel 4

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 that delves into the world of teenagers and sex. This includes sexual experiences, sexual health, trends and relationship issues. The first series ran from 19 January - 9 February 2011, and aired four episodes. The second series comprises six episodes and began on 27 October 2011.

Ruth Corden

Corden has a degree in social work and acts as the show's advisor. She discusses sexual issues with teens and advises them on how to work through their issue.

Rachael Jones

Jones is the show's resident doctor

Physician

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. She discusses sexual health issues with the teens and educates them on STDs and STIs.

Joanna Wierzbicka

Wierzbicka provides teenagers with coaching on how to have sex, from positions, toys and even lubrication.

Billie Porter

Porter is a roaming teenage reporter, she investigates emerging trends that teenagers are dealing with including internet sex and piercings to glamour models, strippers and dating over the phone.

Controversy

In February, a letter to Channel 4 was delivered claiming the broadcaster and the programme's producers have not acted responsibly or fulfilled their public service remit. The letter, signed by 23 health and education professionals and bodies, describes Joy of Teen Sex as "fitting a pattern of programme development where viewing figures are prioritised over empowerment but where programmes are still marketed as 'educational'".
The letter to Channel 4 expresses the group's unease about several key issues, including what they claim is the lack of qualified professionals on the show, poor advice, and inaccurate and misleading information.