**Key Points**
– Chapter 1 watchlist from Skwigly Animation Magazine explores the cultural history of animated sex education in a hilarious collection of vintage animated clips.
– ‘Keeping Up Appearances: The Story of Menstruation’ by Jack Kinney (1946) brings humorous insight into the taboo topic of menstruation during the mid-20th century.
– ‘VD Attack Plan’ by Les Clark (1973) amusingly discusses the scary world of venereal diseases.
– ‘Where Did I Come From’ by Ian MacKenzie (1985) and ‘What’s Happening To Me?’ by Greg Ingram (1986) are funny trips down memory lane addressing the awkwardness of early sexual education.
– ‘Northern Exposure: Sådan! – får man altså børn’ (rough translation ‘So! – that’s how you get children’) by Liller Møller (1990) shines comedic light on Scandinavian approach towards sexual health education.
– The playlist touches on themes of menstrual hygiene in a humorous way.
Skwigly’s Animated Sex Education – A Comedy Gold
The Joy of Sex Ed Animation!
If school’s sexual education was always a cringe-fest, then Skwigly Animation Magazine’s latest compilation in their Chapter 1 watchlist is guaranteed to make you chuckle. It takes us on a retro trip down memory lane, highlighting key moments from the history of animated sex education, each one funnier than the last.
Comical hygiene and much more!
From 1940s menstruation information to the scary world of venereal diseases to the awkwardness of early sex education, these animations have got it all. And, it does all this in the most entertaining way possible – invoking nostalgia and giggles rather than trauma!
**Hot Take**
Well, forget Netflix and Chill, it’s all about Skwigly and “Sex Ed”. This hilariously entertaining playlist is like a ‘Friends’ episode with Chandler teaching Sex Ed, quirky, knowledgeable and always sufficiently awkward. As each 2D animation unfurls, we’re treated to a comedy-infused history lesson on Sex Ed. So, grab your popcorn (and maybe a comfort pillow), it’s about to get giggly in the world of sexual health and hygiene. Who knew learning about venereal diseases could give you a case of the giggles?
An Exploration Into Menstruation (Directed by Jack Kinney, 1946)
Unveiling VD Attack Plan (Directed by Les Clark, 1973)
In Baby Steps
Decoding the Origin: Where Did I Come From (Directed by Ian MacKenzie, 1985)
What’s Happening To Me? An Analysis (Directed by Greg Ingram, 1986)
The Northern Perspective
The Danish Way: How Babies are Made (Directed by Liller Møller, 1990)
Mastering Menstrual Hygiene (Produced by Tacto Graphics, 2017)
Lady Parts Unveiled: You & Your Period (Produced by Hologic, 2020)
About Conception and Contraception: A Guide (Directed by Ishu Patel, 1972)
Growing Up: Head Full of Questions (Directed by Moira Simpson, 1989)
Growing Up: Navigating Changes (Directed by Moira Simpson, 1989)
Clit Me: A Youthful Perspective (Produced by Jeunes pousses, 2018)
Delving Into Femininity
Demystifying the Clitoris (Directed by Lori Malépart-Traversy, 2016)
Mind Over Body
Exploring Relationships in My Love Affair with Marriage (Directed by Signe Baumane, 2022)
Resourceful Approaches
Nature’s Way: How All-Female Species Reproduce (Directed by Petya Zlateva, 2023)
Tim Seibles: First Kiss – A Narrative (Directed by Hannah Jacobs, 2019)
The Irish Myth of Diarmuid’s Betrayal & Modern Love(Directed by Efa Blosse-Mason, 2022)
Unearthing the History of Divorce (Directed by Chintis Lundgren, 2021)
Our Implicit Desire to Avoid Love (Produced by School of Life/Deanca Rensyta, 2024)
The 17 Essentials of a Prosperous Relationship (Produced by School of Life/Hannah O’Brien, 2023)
Being a Late Bloomer: Perspectives on Virginity (Produced by School of Life/James Carbutt, 2017)
Demystifying Consent (Produced by Amaze Org/Nadav Arbel, 2016)
Interpreting Consent and Effective Communication (Produced by Amaze Org/Ron Levin, 2019)
Saying Yes or No: Breaking Down Consent (Produced by Amaze Org/Allie Mehner, 2017)
Consent Simplified Through Analogy (©2015 RockStarDinosaurPiratePrincess and Blue Seat Studios)
Project Consent: Exploring Boundaries with Whistling (Directed by Sara Jin Li, 2016)
Project Consent: Learning About Consent with Laughing (Directed by Sara Jin Li, 2016)
Project Consent: Dancing as a Metaphor for Consent (Directed by Sara Jin Li, 2016)
Sexual Harassment Explored: SARSAS’ Perspective (Directed by Joe Wood, 2019)
SARSAS: Consent – More Than Just No Means No (Directed by Joe Wood, 2019)
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/playlist-chapter-1/