Content & Trigger Warnings for Sex Education (2019)

A character in a wheelchair navigates ableist attitudes and barriers

Eric faces homophobic bullying at school before finding acceptance; some homophobic slurs are used

Homophobic bullying continues; a significant scene shows multiple women sharing their experiences with sexual harassment and assault

The new headteacher's restrictive policies target LGBTQ students; conversion therapy is referenced as a past practice

Gender identity and trans experiences are explored sensitively but include moments of misunderstanding and prejudice

Racial identity and the experience of being a person of color in a predominantly white environment are explored

A character deals with the death of their father as a significant storyline

Otis processes the absence of his father and the complexities of his mother's work as a sex therapist

Characters deal with relationship loss and personal struggles throughout the season

Characters process the closure of Moordale and navigate personal losses

A significant character death drives emotional storylines; characters process deep loss and mourning

Pregnancy scares and reproductive anxiety explored

Mental health struggles and dark thoughts explored in some character arcs

A character's terminal illness and death are shown; the progression and emotional impact are significant

Abortion discussed openly as part of reproductive health storylines

Some characters manipulate others in relationship contexts; Adam deceives and controls

Manipulative behavior in teen relationships; Isaac secretly deletes a voicemail to sabotage a relationship

The new headteacher manipulates students and parents under the guise of protecting them; Isaac's past manipulation is confronted

Manipulative behavior in relationships continues as a theme

Cheating and emotional betrayal occur in multiple relationships including adult characters

A vomiting scene occurs during a sexual encounter played for comedy

Brief vomiting scenes in comedic or stressful situations

Vomiting shown in comedic and anxiety-related contexts

Inappropriate student-teacher dynamic explored critically

The show is centered on teen sexuality; graphic discussions and depictions of sexual acts, masturbation, and sexual dysfunction throughout

Continued frank and graphic exploration of teen sexuality, sexual health, and sexual dysfunction

Continued graphic sexual content and frank discussions of sexuality, including non-binary identity and sexual fluidity

Frank sexual content continues with exploration of diverse sexualities and gender identities at the new school

Frequent graphic sexual content and full nudity as core subject matter of the show

Uncomfortable sexual pressure and boundary-pushing explored in some storylines

Underage drinking at parties and social gatherings

Teen drinking at parties and social events

Drinking at parties and social events continues

Social drinking among teens and adults

Underage drinking at parties and social gatherings shown

Marijuana use among teens is shown casually in several episodes

Recreational drug use among teens continues at parties

Minor recreational drug use among teens

Some recreational drug use among the student characters

Abusive family dynamics and parental aggression depicted

Aimee is groped and assaulted on a public bus by a stranger; the scene is shown and her distress is clear

The aftermath of Aimee's assault on the bus is a major arc; her PTSD, fear, and recovery process are shown in detail

The ongoing impact of Aimee's assault continues to affect her; sexual harassment themes persist

Past sexual assault experiences continue to inform character development and relationships