The Joy of Teen Sex is hosted by a team of women with different specialties: Claudie Blakley is the show's narrator.

She discusses sexual health issues with the teens and educates them on STDs and STIs.

In February, a letter to Channel 4 was delivered claiming the broadcaster and the programme's producers have not acted responsibly or fulfilled their public service remit.

The letter, signed by 23 health and education professionals and bodies, describes Joy of Teen Sex as "fitting a pattern of programme development where viewing figures are prioritised over empowerment but where programmes are still marketed as 'educational'".

The letter to Channel 4 expresses the group's unease about several key issues, including what they claim is the lack of qualified professionals on the show, poor advice, and inaccurate and misleading information.