A new Web site launched its educational and entertaining lineup of shows on women's sexuality and health in March.
Cherry TV: "Juicy Talk for Women" is an online TV program that discusses sex-related issues affecting everyday women.
According to Business Wire, Founder and Executive Producer of Cherry TV Jill Abrahams said, "Cherry TV's goal is to enlighten and entertain women with original, down-to-earth programming that provides accurate information on sex and sex-related issues. Our shows feature everyday women you can relate to, talking honestly about their sexual experiences because sexual self-awareness and knowledge make sex more satisfying."
Since she was in college, Abrahams knew she wanted to start an online Web site like Cherry TV. "Sex wasn't fun to me," she said. "I was always embarrassed to talk or even think about it.
She added, "But one night when I was coming home from a party, I wanted sex for entertainment and porn was all that was available. But I didn't want porn. I wanted something else. So when I got older, I thought of Cherry TV."
Cherry TV, starting up again in March 2008 due to the downfall of its previous investor, is now back. The Web site is currently offering two types of video programming: "Cherry Dish" and "Fresh Advice," which post new videos of topic discussions daily.
"Cherry Dish" is an online video program that consists of a diverse rotating panel of five women. Each show is devoted to one sex-related topic that the five women are required to discuss in depth. The topics can range from masturbation to "getting to know" male and female body parts.
"Fresh Advice," the other online video program, is the educational segment of Cherry TV. During the Fresh Advice segment, viewers can listen to sex educators, medical professionals and relationship experts who discuss topics such as birth control, erogenous zones and the use of vibrators.
Men are welcomed to visit the site, but Cherry TV is made for women. The site's content is intended for a diverse female audience.
Izunna Enyinnah, a sophomore broadcast journalism major, sees no problem with a Web site tailored to women.
"Most women are not educated in sex, and I feel like the Web site could really help them out," he said. "I'm a male, but I would visit the Web site if I had to. It could help me inform friends or my significant other on sex."
However, not all women agree with the program's content.
Sophomore political science major Chanel Woodland is not a fan of Web sites like Cherry TV.
"[Cherry TV is] informative, but at the same [time], you can find other outlets than turning to a sex Web site," she said. "I personally wouldn't use it." In addition to video programming, Cherry TV offers an interactive forum for registered members to freely discuss any topic. There is no censorship for underage visitors to the site.
Both Woodland and Enyinnah think that is a problem.
"I feel like there should be censorship or a member's code to view the Web site," Woodland said. "I wouldn't let my little sister look at it. If it was strictly educational, I would, but it's also used for entertainment."
Enyinnah agreed.
"Yes, the Internet is the best way to inform about sex because it's more of a private outlet, but I feel like a teenager shouldn't see this Web site," he said as he viewed Cherry TV's homepage. "It doesn't even have a block setting or a warning inscription."
Cherry TV is intended for a female audience between the ages of 18 to 35 who are looking for sexual self-awareness and educational entertainment for a more satisfying sex life. For more information on Cherry TV, visit www.CherryTV.com.
