Thursday 22 December Metropolis puts an end to the last taboo. What does the world think of masturbation? And how do they do it? A preview of the first episode of our 9th season.

We couldn't have imagined that our correspondents would find so many people talking openly about this private matter. For the Kenyan football referee Sam and 14 year old Jonathan from Nicaragua it's not easy to admit they do it, since many of their peers as well as themselves think they are sinners. Nicole in Spain on the other hand, talk openly about her spiritual self-love ritual and even allows us a peek into her bed room. An open discussion about masturbation is also possible in the Philippines with the people of the Aeta tribe. Here boys get classes from an actual masturbation coach. And in Japan we found Masanobu the world champion in masturbation, as you can see here. 

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In this season we also cover topics ranging from the inevitable end of life (Death - 29 December) to the special beginning (Baby's - 5 January). But we also follow adolescents from all over the world: what's it like being a rebellious 16-year-old in Baghdad? And in times of Arab Springs and Occupyed squares all over the world our correspondents look for the most remarkable protesters in their country.

Metropolis is back!
Our TV show is being broadcast at Dutch TV channel Nederland 3 every Thursday at 9.00 pm. Reports will be online then too.