Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew (VH1)
common sense media says
Mature series takes serious look at sex addiction.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series about celebrities' struggles with sexual addiction includes frank discussions about various sexual compulsions and past sexual trauma, plus occasional scenes of various sexual activities. All of this content is offered within an educational/therapeutic context, but it's still too mature for kids. Like most reality shows, Sex Rehab has its fair share of theatrically dramatic moments in which cast members tearfully work through painful memories and lash out angrily; there's also plenty of salty language (words like “f--k” and “s--t” are bleeped, while others are audible) and images of people drinking and smoking (plus occasional glimpses of cocaine and other drugs).
Positive role models:
Dr. Drew and his staff want to help their patients cope with their addiction and lead a better life. Some of the patients are adult performers or have worked as prostitutes; others are incapable of having intimate and/or monogamous relationships. But the patients show a degree of courageousness by publicly discussing their problem and seeking help to overcome it.
Violence:
Patients are shown arguing, yelling, and physically lashing out at staff. Patients discuss physical injuries resulting from extreme sexual behavior.
Sex:
Explicit discussions about a variety of sexual behaviors, promiscuity, and Internet pornography. Some suggestive images of certain sexual acts. People are shown undressing or engaging in certain sex acts, but all nudity is blurred (as are sex-related accessories). Sexual abuse and sexually transmitted diseases are often addressed, though all of the discussions are in the rehab/recovery context. Patients sign a celibacy contract as part of their stint in rehab. Both heterosexual and homosexual sexual activities are discussed.
Language:
Strong language ranges from audible uses of “damn," “piss,” and “hell” to frequent (but bleeped) use of curses like “s--t” and “f--k."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Smoking and drinking are visible; brief images of cocaine and other drugs. Sex addiction is often compared to drug addiction; some patients use sexual behavior to cope with their drug/alcohol recovery.
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