Sex, Explained (2020)
An earnest, measured documentary explores the biology of attraction and the history of birth control.
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
How intense is Sex, Explained?
Sex, Explained has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-MA.
What Sex, Explained feels like
- Tone
- earnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Sex, Explained
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sex, Explained for you?
Is Sex, Explained scary?
No. Sex, Explained is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sex, Explained gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sex, Explained sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sex, Explained OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Sex, Explained?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream Sex, Explained?
Sex, Explained is streaming on Netflix.
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