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Lilly Singh's 'Doin’ It': Comedy Tackles Sex Education Taboo

9/18/2025

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Lilly Singh's film "Doin’ It," set for release on September 19, uses comedy to address sex education, influenced by her Indian upbringing.
She experienced pressure to gain her parents' approval, prompting an open discussion about sex with her mother.
The film follows Maya, a computer science major who becomes a sex education teacher despite her own inexperience.
Singh co-wrote and produced the film to resonate with young girls lacking sex education.
The project confronts cultural taboos surrounding sex discussions in South Asian communities and highlights the need for diverse storytelling.

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Story summary

Lilly Singh's film "Doin’ It," set for release on September 19, uses comedy to address sex education, influenced by her Indian upbringing.
She experienced pressure to gain her parents' approval, prompting an open discussion about sex with her mother.
The film follows Maya, a computer science major who becomes a sex education teacher despite her own inexperience.
Singh co-wrote and produced the film to resonate with young girls lacking sex education.
The project confronts cultural taboos surrounding sex discussions in South Asian communities and highlights the need for diverse storytelling.