Sex, Explained
From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.
Where to watch Sex, Explained in United States
Netflix
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Where is Sex, Explained streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Sex, Explained
Sex, Explained is a 2020 English-language documentary series. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Sex, Explained was produced by Vox Media Studios and Vox Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 2, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- January 2, 2020
- Last aired
- January 2, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (5 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Vox Media Studios, Vox Entertainment
Sex, Explained cast & crew
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Cory Popp and it was produced by Sanya Dosani and Chad Mumm.
Is Sex, Explained worth watching?
Sex, Explained holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,874 ratings, a solidly received documentary series.
With 1 season and 5 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy documentary, Sex, Explained is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sex, Explained
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Cast of Sex, Explained
Janelle Monáe
Self - Narrator
Sex, Explained — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sex, Explained in United States?
Sex, Explained is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Sex, Explained on Netflix?
Yes — Sex, Explained is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Sex, Explained in?
Sex, Explained is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Sex, Explained are there?
Sex, Explained has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.
▸What is Sex, Explained rated?
Sex, Explained is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,874 ratings.
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