Sex Hygiene

The film features a narrative centered around several servicemen who engage in leisure activities, such as playing pool. The story takes a turn when one serviceman spends time with a prostitute, leading to the unsettling realization that he has contracted a venereal disease.

Sex Hygiene is notable for its graphic presentation of both the types and treatments of venereal diseases, making it a significant piece of sex education from its era. The film has a runtime of 30 minutes and was produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps in collaboration with 20th Century Fox.

This film is preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, ensuring its availability for future audiences. Collectors of educational films or those interested in historical perspectives on public health will find this piece particularly relevant.