Therapists say hit comedy-drama will
is a great idea. It’s important to show a variety of issues affecting young people today and it’s great that sexual health problems that many have usually been too afraid to talk about are being put into mainstream television.
“Television used to show only one aspect to sexuality – the traditional family and sex in marriage – but society is not like this any more and it would be inaccurate to pretend that society and the issues presented aren’t as varied as they actually are.”
Dr Spelman, whose Private Therapy Cl inic has its practice headquarters i n L ondon’s prestigious Harley Street, added: “Many might argue shows like this are encouraging young people to get sexually active before they are ready to or that it’s exposing them to themes at too young an age. “But what we should be more concerned with is that they are being educated and, if that helps them make informed decisions, seek help and advice and, especially, practise safe sex, then we are helping to foster a generation that is empowered and able to lead healthier lives with a healthy attitude towards sex and communication.” Dr Spelman, who is one of Britain’s leading psychotherapists, says although social media and the internet are causing young people to grow up faster, it doesn’t mean they are less informed. She said: “Every generation feels that the generation that followed grew up too quickly. Our parents felt that of us and we feel that of the young people today.
“Young people are growing up quickly thanks to technology and access to the internet and information on social media.
“It’s always been hard to tell young people what to do but, as long as there’s education and a healthy respect for sexual boundaries, we can rest