In almost every part of the world, the topic of sex always has always been shielded from public scrutiny, but "China in Mosaic" aims to examine the country's sex culture through a five-episode documentary premiering on July 25.
Produced by culture.ifeng.com, the film will attempt to educate the Chinese people about the country's sex culture throughout history.
The first episode of the documentary will shed light on ancient sex culture in China, while upcoming episodes will introduce audiences to the sex culture of China during the Cultural Revolution, both through literature and screen works.
"China in Mosaic" will then continue on to address the acceptance of the LGBT community in the country.
In a report by the Global Times, editor-in-chief of culture.ifeng.com, Hu Tao, explains that the documentary will establish a clearer picture of people's concept of sex.
Media consumption in China is heavily laden with censorship in any form and information coming from different sources do not escape checks and examinations from officials.
Material regarding sex is no different, as Hu was advised to re-edit some parts due to the film allegedly containing too many sex scenes.
Recently, a young female writer in Beijing was sentenced to four months detention as she was believed to have violated the law on dissemination of obscene materials by publishing seven erotic novels, which went on to garner over 80,000 clicks online.
According to Li Yinhe, a famous sexologist, a sexual revolution is taking place and that China has just left the Middle Ages.
Although the discussion of sex in the public limelight is still considered as taboo, signs of change can be seen in the media's coverage of news and events which tackle sex-related issues in the present day.
Events such as the China International Adult Toys & Reproductive Health Exhibition, which was held in Shanghai earlier this year, exhibit the country's gradually growing tolerance for a modern "sex culture."