The 35 Best Movies and TV Shows that Tackle Taboos About Penises

1. "American Pie" - This movie follows a group of high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one infamous scene with a pie.

2. "Borat" - This mockumentary follows a fictional Kazakhstani journalist as he travels across America. It features a scene where Borat attends a nude wrestling event and attempts to learn about male genitalia.

3. "Clerks" - This independent comedy features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where two characters debate whether or not it is appropriate to discuss it in public.

4. "The Hangover" - This raunchy comedy follows a group of friends as they attempt to piece together the events of a wild night in Las Vegas. It features several scenes involving male genitalia, including one where a character accidentally marries a stripper.

5. "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" - This comedy follows a man who has never had sex as he attempts to lose his virginity. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where the main character gets his chest waxed.

6. "Bad Grandpa" - This comedy features a hidden camera prankster who poses as an elderly man and gets into various hijinks. It features several scenes where male genitalia is discussed or shown, including one where the "grandpa" gets his penis stuck in a vending machine.

7. "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" - The sequel to "Borat" features another scene where Borat attempts to learn about male genitalia, this time by attending a debutante ball.

8. "Euphoria" - This HBO drama follows a group of high school students as they navigate various issues, including drug addiction, mental health, and sexuality. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where a character compares his penis size to another's.

9. "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - This long-running sitcom features several episodes that discuss or feature male genitalia, including one where the characters debate the merits of circumcision.

10. "Jackass" - This stunt-based reality show features several stunts involving male genitalia, including one where a cast member puts his penis in a mousetrap.

11. "Magic Mike" - This movie follows a group of male strippers as they perform for women. It features several scenes of male nudity, including one where a character dances with a thong made out of candy.

12. "Masters of Sex" - This period drama follows the real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where the main characters perform a study on male sexual response.

13. "Nip/Tuck" - This medical drama features several scenes of male nudity and discussions about male genitalia, as the main characters are plastic surgeons who specialize in genital surgery.

14. "Oz" - This gritty prison drama features several scenes of male nudity and discussions about male genitalia, as the show takes place in a male prison.

15. "PEN15" - This comedy follows two middle school girls as they navigate the ups and downs of puberty. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where the main characters play a game involving a penis-shaped object.

16. "Queer Eye" - This reality show features a group of experts who help people make over their lives. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where the experts teach a man how to properly groom his pubic hair.

17. "Sex Education" - This Netflix series follows a group of high school students as they explore their sexuality. It features several discussions about genitalia.

18. "Shameless" - This dramedy follows a dysfunctional family living in Chicago. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where a character gets a vasectomy.

19. "South Park" - This animated sitcom features several episodes that discuss or feature male genitalia, including one where the main characters start a boy band called "Fingerbang".

20. "The League" - This sitcom follows a group of friends who are obsessed with fantasy football. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character uses a penis pump.

21. "The Sopranos" - This crime drama features several scenes of male nudity and discussions about male genitalia, as the show takes place in a predominantly male environment.

22. "Weeds" - This comedy-drama follows a suburban mom who becomes a marijuana dealer. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where a character gets a vasectomy.

23. "Girls" - This HBO series follows a group of young women living in New York City. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character compares her boyfriend's penis size to her ex-boyfriend's.

24. "Game of Thrones" - This epic fantasy series features several scenes of male nudity and discussions about male genitalia, as the show takes place in a medieval setting.

25. "Big Mouth" - This animated sitcom follows a group of middle schoolers as they go through puberty. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character gets an erection during class.

26. "Orange is the New Black" - This dramedy features several scenes of male nudity and discussions about male genitalia, as the show takes place in a female prison.

27. "Transparent" - This dramedy follows a family whose patriarch comes out as transgender. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character has sex reassignment surgery.

28. "Eastbound & Down" - This comedy follows a washed-up baseball player who returns to his hometown. It features several scenes discussing male genitalia, including one where the main character wears a prosthetic penis.

29. "Insecure" - This HBO series follows a young black woman as she navigates her personal and professional life. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character sends a picture of his penis.

30. "Master of None" - This Netflix series follows a young actor navigating his personal and professional life in New York City. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character gets a prostate exam.

31. "One Mississippi" - This comedy-drama follows a woman who returns to her hometown after her mother dies. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character gets a circumcision.

32. "You're the Worst" - This comedy-drama follows two cynical people as they navigate their relationship. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character has a rash on his penis.

33. "Crashing" - This sitcom follows a young comedian as he navigates the New York City comedy scene. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character has an awkward encounter at a urinal.

34. "Easy" - This Netflix series features several episodes that discuss or feature male genitalia, including one where a character has a threesome.

35. "Broad City" - This comedy follows two young women living in New York City. It features several discussions about male genitalia, including one where a character creates a fake penis out of a dildo.

At Giggeli, we strive to promote open discussions about genitalia and to break down the stigma surrounding it. By creating playful and beautiful penis candles and soaps, we hope to spread joy and provoke thought-provoking conversations. We hope this list has inspired you to explore pop culture that tackles taboos surrounding male genitalia and to continue to spread positivity around the beauty of the human body.

About the writer:
The Giggeli Project creates penis shaped design objects to break taboos and provoke discussion on genitalia. The idea behind the project is to create products that playfully highlight everyday issues and make us think differently about them.