LGBT issues and gender aspects are integrated into a new sex-ed film produced by the Swedish RFSU sexual education and rights organisation. According to RFSU, the video was made to present up-to-date sex education for schools.
In the animated video, the characters represent different races and sexual orientation. No issue of sexuality is unexamined.
"It encourages young people to enjoy their own sexuality while at the same time emphasising that not everyone is interested in sex," says Hanna Pasanen of RFSU's Finnish Branch.
**Mixed reception **
Pupils at the Ruusuvuori School in Vantaa in southern Finland have reacted positively to the material presented in the video.
"It's very direct with nothing hidden or presented with a sense of shame," says eighth grader Kimi Tsutsunen.
Around 100 schools have ordered the video this week. Health education teacher Jenitta Kaivola at the Ruusuvuori School is satisfied with the new material.
There has been a need for this sort of material where sexuality is presented diversely. Earlier productions have been a little childish, she says.
However, her view is not shared by the Finnish Parents' League. They complain the RFSU video is produced by an organisation selling contraceptives. The League says the liberally minded video is not suitable for everyone in Finland.
The League's Director, Tuomas Kurttila, points to problems with children from other cultures. In his view, it could not be shown to children from a Muslim background.
"We should provide balanced sex education, not necessarily one from our western neighbour," notes Kurttila.
For her part, teacher Jenitta Kaivola says the video is a means to promote discussion in schools.
"Greater expression is needed especially at a time when the number of abortions for young girls is on the rise in Vantaa. It is essential to emphasise that sex is not just intercourse but a lot more," she notes.
The RFSU video is free for schools and is the result of requests from teachers.
"We wanted to create an inclusive film that all students could relate to, whatever their gender, sexual orientation or background," writes the Swedish RFSU on its website.
The RFSU operates as a sexual education and rights organisation in Sweden.