This movie may have some explicit sex scenes and talk, but the message it actually a good one. Basically the main character gives up all sexual activities, even hugging, so he can focus more on the rest of life. While he does this to get over a girl, it is shown through out the movie that without sex in the picture this guys life changes. He learns to love this girl for who she is, and he also works harder, which is kind of funny. His friend unfortunately bet to see if he can go all 40 days, and they even try and force him into losing. While the movie is more for a good laugh it still has an okay message. But it is all up to how you think your child can handle sex scenes.