The Fifty Shades movie series based on the best-selling books by E.L. James proved to be a massive hit with millions of fans worldwide.

The franchise has always been a subject of controversy, with critics accusing it of glorifying sexual violence and promoting abusive behavior in relationships. However, the final installment of the series, Fifty Shades Freed, has drawn complaints not for its erotic content but for a scene that a gynecologist suggests sends a damaging message about sexual health.

The Scene in question

The problematic moment occurs when Christian Grey, the book’s protagonist, played by actor Jamie Dornan, casually eats vanilla ice cream straight out of Ana’s, played by Dakota Johnson, vagina.

The controversial scene was included in the original script and later in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades Freed.

Many fans of the franchise consider this scene as one of the most outrageous moments in the entire series.

However, gynecologists find it concerning due to the fact that the act promotes harmful hygiene practices and therefore causes infections and long-term damage to one’s health.

A Gynecologist’s Complaints

The bad news comes from Jennifer Gunter, a Canadian gynecologist, who has made a public complaint about the ice cream incident in her personal blog.

She claims that the scene “fat-shames” Johnson and perpetuates the idea that it is okay to ingest sugar from bodily fluids, which can lead to an imbalance in vaginal flora, ph levels, and yeast infections.

Moreover, Gunter explains that eating ice cream directly from a vagina can damage the mucosal membrane, leading to micro-tears and fissures that may result in friction or burning during sex as well as aid in future infections.

Gunter is a well-known figure in the medical community for calling out bad reproductive health practices in the media, with her previous posts critiquing Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow’s health and wellness website.

Producer’s response

At the end of the day, the studio behind Fifty Shades had to take Gunter’s concerns seriously, and the erotic-romantic drama will return to theaters with changes made to the famous ice-cream scene.

According to reports, the PG-13-version of the movie which will air in South Korea features a heavily-edited version of the controversial scene.

Instead of the ice cream from Ana’s thighs, Christian now eats ice cream from her hand, and the scene is cut short before it reaches spicy levels.

Moreover, the scene has been completely omitted from the version of the movie that is now playing on television or any other streaming service.

Reactions of Fans and Critics

Some fans are not amused by the alterations, claiming it has entirely changed the point of the scene.

Conversely, some critics applaud the change as well as the suggested message for viewers about the importance of hygiene and safety practices during sex. Research suggests that such education is needed since many women tend to put their health on the line in order to fit in with their partners’ demands or expectations.

Conclusion

The modifications to the ice cream scene in the newest version of the final film of the Fifty Shades trilogy show the prominence of public health issues and how critical it is to consider these issues when presenting sexual content in the media.

The change may reflect a new era in the entertainment industry and how sexual conduct is being received by many who have grown comfortable in holding the media accountable for how they present such issues.