Along with The Americans (http://friendfeed.com/ellbeec...), I've also started watching Switched at Birth on Netflix. It's another one I'm not far into, but so far I've been impressed with deaf characters as full characters, as well as clear safer sex moments (two characters stop only to learn they have no protection and stop), plus a single, adult woman...
...who makes it very clear that while she isn't looking to marry the man she may go on a date with, she isn't opposed to the possibility of sex with him. I'm still in the 1st season, so it may not hold up, but I'm going to keep working through it, at least for now. - ellbeecee
I have been swinging the other end of the spectrum, and have been finally getting around to watching Queer as Folk. I binged a couple of seasons over break, and just haven't had time to watch lately. Surprisingly, there is a clear safe sex message in QaF too! - RudĩϐЯaЯïan