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Sex, Explained

2020 · 1 Season · Ended

TV-MA Documentary

From the biology of attraction to the history of birth control, explore the ins and outs of sex in this entertaining and enlightening series.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
6.9 IMDb
63% Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Sex, Explained

Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.

Netflix

Trailer

Sex, Explained S1 | Main Trailer

Top cast and crew

Janelle Monáe Self - Narrator
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Frequently asked questions about Sex, Explained

Where can I watch Sex, Explained in the United States?

Sex, Explained is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Sex, Explained on Netflix?

Yes. Sex, Explained is streaming on Netflix in the United States.

Can I watch Sex, Explained for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Sex, Explained needs a subscription to Netflix.

What are the ratings for Sex, Explained?

Sex, Explained scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, and 63% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who stars in Sex, Explained?

Sex, Explained stars Janelle Monáe.

How many seasons of Sex, Explained are there?

Sex, Explained has 1 season and 5 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Sex, Explained?

All 5 episodes of Sex, Explained add up to about 1 hour 50 minutes at roughly 22 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.

What network is Sex, Explained on?

Sex, Explained airs on Netflix, and is produced by Vox Media Studios and Vox Entertainment.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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