: A controversial segment of the fandom "ships" the two characters romantically (often referred to as "Bwen"), despite their canonical status as first cousins. Franchise Status (as of April 2026)

: There is a significant volume of adult-oriented fan art involving these characters. Discussions on platforms like Reddit note that because many fans grew up with the show, nostalgic crushes have fueled a large "Rule 34" community.

The names "Ben" and "Gwen" are most commonly associated with the franchise, featuring cousins Ben Tennyson and Gwen Tennyson. Within official media, there is no "adult entertainment" content, as the franchise is produced by Cartoon Network Studios for youth audiences.

While the existing series are for children, creators have explored more mature (though non-explicit) directions:

The intersection of "Ben and Gwen" and "adult entertainment" is largely a phenomenon of unofficial fan-generated content: