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Me and My Penis: Viewers hail ‘turning point in sex history’ as documentary airs on Channel 4

Show stars artist Ajamu X as he takes portraits of participants and speaks to them about sex and masculinity

Roisin O'Connor
Tuesday 01 September 2020 04:14 EDT
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Artist Ajamu X in the documentary 'Me & My Penis'
Artist Ajamu X in the documentary 'Me & My Penis' (Channel 4)

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Channel 4 is receiving praise for airing a documentary that aims to tackle the taboos around male genitalia.

Me & My Penis aired on Monday 31 August, and showed artist Ajamu X as he spoke with a number of men about their penises, and what it means to be a man in 2020.

The programme is believed to be the first time an erect penis has been shown on terrestial TV in the UK.

While the documentary was controversial due to its explicit nature, a number of viewers shared positive opinions about it on social media.

“If you’re missing Me And My Penis on Channel 4, it’s a real shame,” one audience member tweeted.

“It’s powerful, it’s moving and it’s about 20 years too late. Men’s bodies are NEVER spoken about/celebrated in this way. Definitely a very important documentary that all men should watch.”

“Brilliant documentary on @Channel4 called 'me and my penis',” another wrote. “Tackling so many taboos in one documentary. Well done Channel 4.”

Dr Gloria Bame, a sex therapist and human sexuality researcher, tweeted: “If you're in the UK, tune into Me and My Penis on Channel 4 tonight to witness this turning point in sex history, tv history, and sexual health history in this uncensored documentary art project on male genitals.”

“Thank you @Channel4 for releasing such a powerful show like Me And My Penis,” another viewer tweeted.

“For those who are scared about the nudity, don’t be; it’s so much more than that. Other topics like (toxic) masculinity, fatherhood, abuse are discussed super openly and I’m glad they took that risk.”

Susanne Curran, Executive Producer, said of the programme: “It’s been exhilarating working with Ajamu and a brilliant cast of courageous and honest men, prepared to share their most formative and intimate experiences – so often not heard. And to capture their shared desire to change how men are defined.”

Me & My Penis is available to watch on demand on All 4.

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