Name: Sex, Explained
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Janelle Monáe, DJ Khaled, Viren Swami, Margaret Cho, Wendy Kline

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1 season · 5 episodes · best: S1E3 "Birth Control" 7.2

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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.

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Produced by: Sanya Dosani

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January 2, 2020 · January 2, 2020 · Ended

First aired: January 2, 2020
Last aired: January 2, 2020
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 129 countries

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Where can I stream Sex, Explained?

Netflix

In the United States, Sex, Explained streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Sex, Explained worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (65).

How long does it take to watch Sex, Explained?

2 h

About 2 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Sex, Explained?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.