I saw this recently but wasn’t as surprised as I’d like to be. That entire show seems like a prime example of something that pretends to be transgressive while ultimately just upholding core social norms. I’m sure it was more legitimately forward thinking at the time of release, but looking back on it, I’m not sure it really was as much so as it’s hyped up to be. It reminds me of how some churches have declared themselves more accepting of homosexuality. It’s like, a concession made in exchange for keeping the core doctrines socially viable. In sex and the city, sex positivity feels like a concession, and the core doctrines seem to have a lot to do with gender roles, social hierarchy, consumerism, etc. I’ve only watched episodes here and there though so I may be off the mark.