Shona Hendley is a freelance writer and ex-secondary school teacher. The first season makes the most of Regé-Jean Pages smoking bod by showing his 19th century stud Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, winning the heart and hand of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor). It's only down fall is it doesn’t include, him (and this). “Sex Education which is feminist and sex positive covering a myriad of sexual health topics including masturbation, wet dreams, abortion, pornography, slut shaming, vaginismus, STI’s, sexual assault, first sexual experiences, consent, self-harm and mental health issues.” Now I know that Bridgerton is predominantly viewed for some sexy escapism but if you do happen to want a show that is not only entertaining but also a bit more accurate in its representation of sex, Torney says Netflix’s Sex Education is where it’s at. This superb example of toxic masculinity is more than happy to share his opinion about unmarried women being nothing more than hags for engaging in an open-mouthed kiss yet is also very willing to take part in a secret affair with opera singer, Siena. What a rake! Image: Bridgerton / NetflixĪnd case in point, Anthony Bridgerton (Daphne’s eldest brother/ a real tool). It was certainly NOT the Duke's first time. “After Daphne has sex for the first time with Simon on her wedding night, she is furious with her mother for not telling her what to expect when she asked beforehand which highlights the discomfort people have about talking openly about sex,” Torney says. The message is that it’s ok for men to know about and have sex but not women even though it can impact them significantly,” she says. When one asks her mother, she is chastised yet her older brothers are aware and make fun of her. a guide to self-pleasure.) This lack of understanding, Torney says is an example of how “the show highlights the lack of sexuality education for women.”Īnother example is “a storyline where two young female characters try to learn how a woman becomes pregnant and with no one telling them they ponder outlandish theories fearful they may become pregnant. I mean Daphne thinks the most intimate act married couples take part in is kissing (until Duke Simon provides her with a bit more insight i.e. Netflix's steamiest new show has everyone talking.
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