MTV has always been the voice of youth and in turn, on the edgy side - especially when it comes to advertising. This cluster documents ten risky ads that MTV has run on television and in print that are shocking and sexy.
Be prepared to witness talking genitals, scandalous spots, pubic hair lettering and more. Keep in mind that some of these overtly sexy MTV advertisements are for good causes such as safe sex, environmental issues and educational awareness.
10 Sexy MTV Advertisements
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Nude VJs for Animal Rights
MTV & VIVA Body Paint PETA Ads
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Bushy Signatures
MTV's ‘Staying Alive' Campaign Shows More Than Expected
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Sexploitation Ads
Advertisements From MTV That are Shockingly Provactive
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Pointlessly Scandalous Awareness Ads
MTV Gets Unnecessarily Explicit for AIDS (NSFW)
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Talking Genitals Push Safe Sex
'Rebel Penis' by MTV Staying Alive Campaign
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Morbid Safe Sex PSAs
‘The Cover' by MTV Staying Alive
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Hip Recycling Campaigns
E-Donor by MTV & HP
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Hip Eco Ads to Target Teens
MTV Switch
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Public Urination for Water Conservation
MTV Switch "Slash" PSA
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Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
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Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
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80s-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
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Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
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Punk Romance-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Distorted Burger Campaigns
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Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
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Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
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Luxury Lingerie Campaigns
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Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
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Inspiring Leftover Ads
Hellmann's Mayo Cat Super Bowl Ad Uses Mayonnaise to Fight Food Waste
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
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Curious Whiskey Campaigns
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Mid-Life Sex Festivals
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Kidult Baby Shoes
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Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
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Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
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Actress-Starring Liqueur Commercials
This Cointreau Aubrey Plaza Campaign Celebrates the Margarita
Time Travel Fast Food Ads
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Cheeky Men's Lingerie
Skull & Bones Offers Surprise Openings and Unique Cutouts
Period Sex Campaigns
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Cosmetic Criminal Commercials
Elf's Cosmetic Criminals Ad is a 15-Minute True Crime Parody
Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras
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Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
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Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Acne Emergency Hotlines
ZitSticka's Dis-PATCH SMS Hotline Provides Personalized Recommendations
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
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Bold Soda-Themed Intimates
Parade x Coca-Cola Unveil a New Collection of Colorful Intimates
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
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Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
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Cheeky Wireless Service Ads
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Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Channel-Switching Commercials
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Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
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Sweating Billboards
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Cheeky Wallet Designs
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Illusory Yogurt Billboards
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Live Swimwear Photoshoots
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Wild Granny Campaigns
Liquid Death's 'Your Grandma’s Energy Drink' Stars Daring Old Women
Popcorn Dispenser Billboards
Streaming Service ITVX Marked Its Launch by Sharing Snacks in the UK
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Humorous Period Care Campaigns
Thinx's New Period Underwear is Introduced in an Ad by OBERLAND
Anti-Sexist Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Launches ‘Bad $#!T to Good $#!T’ Ahead of Women’s Day
Viral Video Databases
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Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns
The BMW 'Dare to be You' Campaign Stars Naomi Campbell
Underarm Celebration Initiatives
Dove's #FreeThePits Challenges Stereotypes and Boosts Confidence
Charged Phone Ads
Apple's 'Miss You' Ad Features a Personified Plug Longing for a Phone to Charge
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Hilarious Female-Supporting Beer Ads
The Beaver Water Campaign Aims to Empower Women
Sticky Skincare Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Super Bowl Ad Stars Jennifer Coolidge & "Baby Dolphin Skin"
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Mixed Media Collaborative Apparel
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Coronation-Themed Sex Toy Campaigns
This SexToys.co.uk Campaign Cheekily Promotes Pleasure
Downloadable Game Beer Ads
The Stella 'Beer, Au Naturel’ Ad is Playable on The Sims
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Boneless Wing Ads
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Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
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Secondhand Fashion Editorials
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Retail Sexual Wellness Expansions
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Elevated Timeless Fashion
VTMNTS' Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Neutral Wardrobe with a Style Twist
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Next-Gen Contraception Campaigns
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Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads
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Tongue-in-Cheek Skincare Ads
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Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
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Automotive Brand Vinyls
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Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
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Candid Celebration Campaigns
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Cookie-Twisting Commercials
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Inspiring Daily Bodycare
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Wish-Granting Beer Ads
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Retro Italian-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Spooky Street Ad Experiences
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Nostalgic Shopping Ads
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Orange Wine Campaigns
Nomadica's Skin Contact Campaign Shows the Fun, Sexy Side of Wine
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Autocorrect Sexual Health Campaigns
MRM NY Creates a New Playful Ad Campaign for Durex
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
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Flame-Grilled Billboards
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First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
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Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels
Matilda Bay Brewery Debuts New Packaging for Tainted Love Beer
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
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Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
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Cheeky Seltzer Campaigns
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Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
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Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
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Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
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80s Horror-Inspired Apparel
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Inclusive Chosen Family Campaigns
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Bar Cart Mascots
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Perpetrator-Targeted Domestic Abuse Ads
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National Trafficking Awareness Ads
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All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies
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Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
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Music Content Campaign Tools
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Playful Hamburger Campaigns
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Expressive Piercing Campaigns
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Hot Sauce Branding Campaigns
Taco Bell is Letting Consumers Vote for Hot Sauce Sayings
Promotional Condom Delivery Campaigns
Saucey is Entering the Sex-focused Category
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
Sweat-Themed Comedy Specials
Secret Clinical Deodorant Hosted a Live Comedy Special
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign