Series synopsis
Sex, Explained is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on January 2, 2020. It ended on January 2, 2020. It stars Janelle Monáe.
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
Premise
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Janelle Monáe as Self - Narrator
Guest cast
- DJ Khaled as Self (archive footage)
- Viren Swami as Self
- Margaret Cho as Self
- Wendy Kline as Self
- Sherman Silber as Self
- Sheila Kitzinger as Self (archive footage)
- Fizaa Dosani as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | January 2, 2020 | January 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sexual Fantasies Harboring a naughty sexual fantasy? You're far from alone. Your desires likely fall into one of three titillating scenarios. Is your interest aroused? |
January 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
Attraction Do you have a type? More than one, perhaps? Find out what goes on when we're drawn to someone sexually and the many factors that fuel these turn-ons. |
January 2, 2020 |
| 3 |
Birth Control Birth control has been around for millennia, so why isn't it better? From the pill to IUDs, discover why pregnancy prevention remains such a challenge. |
January 2, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 2, 2020 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |