Guest blogger Nayla Lee writes:

“Everyone knows that The Bachelor’s main goal is to portray healthy relationships and positive sexuality!

“Just kidding!

“The evolution of shows like The Bachelor, which has been airing for nearly two decades, reflects what producers and editors believe is an acceptable depiction of love, intimacy and relationships, and has the capacity to influence what viewers see as mainstream or normative. This cyclical relationship, through which the show is shaped by pop culture and, in turn, shapes it, makes it a rich topic for analysis. From the perspective of More Than Sex Ed’s sexuality and relationship programming, I am excited to share a very condensed version of my main takeaways from consuming the Bachelor franchise and related media.”