Activists have thrown the sexism in French sex education into the spotlight; to date, the nationwide programme teaches that boys are 'focused on genital sexuality' while girls 'attach more importance to love'. Now, thanks to a 3D-printed model, sex ed is set to become more balanced and accurate.

An extensive survey of British secondary school children conducted by the NSPCC has found that the majority of boys who have seen pornography online believe that it provides a realistic depiction of sex. But does this mean we're creating a generation of misogynists?

From romance novels to 16 and Pregnant, teens have long seen entertainment as a way to learn about sex, turning media channels like MTV into unwitting teachers. Now health organisations are recognising the role of fun. But can comics and TV dramas really be education tools?

Overflowing champagne bottles, foamy shower scenes, models in pillow fights. The sexy tactics used to flog products are well established. Yet with an increasingly feminist culture and studies showing that such imagery can impair our ability to remember what’s being advertised, does sex still sell?