One of the most interesting bioethical debates in pediatrics today is one that has nothing to do with a medical treatment. It is a debate about the effects of media portrayals of sexuality upon teenagers real-life sexual activity. Researchers have been trying to figure out whether teens who watch television (or view other media) that has more frequent or explicit sexual imagery are more likely to become sexually active themselves. If so, what should pediatricians do about it. We offer a brief summary of the research and some recommendations for ways that pediatricians might address this with their teenage patients. We also provide links to resources.

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