SexTV is a Canadian documentary television series that aired on Citytv and later CHUM Limited's channels in a late-night time slot"City slickers". Toronto Star, October 23, 1998. and was produced at the network's Toronto building at 299 Queen Street West. It also aired internationally in syndication and eventually aired on other channels owned by CHUM Limited such as NewNet and CP24 that explored a diverse range of topics related to human sexuality and gender. Created by the Canadian media executive Moses Znaimer, the documentary-series premiered in 1999 on national broadcast television and ran for ten seasons, concluding in 2008."Crave Original Documentary 299 QUEEN STREET WEST Dives into the Heart of MuchMusic's Trailblazing Origins" The SexTV brand, as of , is currently owned by Corus Entertainment.Canadian Trademarks Database: SEXTV — 1433092
The series used Leonard Cohen's song, "Ain't No Cure for Love", as its theme music; Cohen and Znaimer were friends.Moses Znaimer, "Moses Znaimer on His Friendship with Leonard Cohen", February 8, 2017.
The doc-series was described as feminist, ethnographic and part of the sex-positive movement.Michelle Melles, "Unleashing Your Inner Pleasure Rebel". Find Your Pleasure, April 11, 2019. Over the course of its run, the show was acclaimed by critics and academics, receiving eight Gemini Award nominations (now called Canadian Screen Awards) and winning Best Lifestyle/General Interest Series at the 19th Gemini Awards in 2004."Halifax Explosion tops Gemini technical awards". Hamilton Spectator, December 13, 2004. SexTV was known as its first broadcast television program to explore gender and sexuality around the world covering an extensive range of subjects from female masturbation (featuring the "godmother of masturbation" Dr. Betty Dodson) Michelle Melles, "My Children Meet Mr. Purple". The Globe and Mail, June 9, 2010. to the controversial medical treatment of children who are born intersex."The Sociology Video Project". York University.
With the increasing popularity of the show and the move to digital television,John Doyle, "John Doyle's Critical List". The Globe and Mail, October 17, 1998. a documentary television channel called SexTV: The Channel was launched in 2001.Tony Atherton and Alex Strachan, "New sports, lifestyles channels challenge stereotypes: Nine channels cover the bases for sports; Lifestyles services range from SexTV to a conservative Catholic network". Ottawa Citizen, September 5, 2001.
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