Sex, Explained

Season 1

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From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
5 Episodes
  • Sexual Fantasies
    E1
    Episode 1Sexual FantasiesSex, Explained takes a look at sexual fantasies and observes that three sexual fantasizes are common: group sex, toys, and control/domination. It also looks at fantasies concerning BDSM and non-consensual sex. It also looks at sexual practices around the world and the popularity of humiliation and racism in pornography.
  • Attraction
    E2
    Episode 2AttractionExplained looks at mystery of what make someone attracted to other other people. It looks at the psychological phenomena of attraction and its basis in biochemistry. It discusses evolutionary theories of attraction and how attractiveness tends to focus on the following: physical appearance, geography, similarity, and reciprocity.
  • Birth Control
    E3
    Episode 3Birth ControlExplained looks at birth control. Modern birth control pills alter hormone levels in ways that can prevent pregnancy by tricking the body into thinking that it is already pregnant. These hormonal changes, however, sometimes lead to unpleasant physical and emotional side-effects.
  • Fertility
    E4
    Episode 4FertilityExplained looks at fertility and examines some of the reasons why many couple have trouble having children. It looks at the chemistry and biology behind reproduction and looks at some of the many causes behind infertility. In some cases, infertility is the result of issues with the female bodily environment or the sperm. It also discusses how plastics may be causing a reduction in sperm count.
  • Childbirth
    E5
    Episode 5ChildbirthExplained looks at the biological processes behind pregnancy including the remarkable elasticity of cervix tissue. It also discuss how childbirth can be traumatic for many women. It looks at how evolution has resulted in a human childbirth process that is more painful than most others in the animal world. It looks at Cesarean sections and the use of medical intervention in childbirth.
Cast of Season 1
  • Janelle MonáeSelf - Narrator
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