The best episodes of Sex, Explained

Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it. Fewer than 10 rated episodes — treat this ranking as provisional.

  1. 01

    S01E01 · January 2, 2020 · 18m

    Sexual Fantasies7.7

    Harboring a naughty sexual fantasy? You're far from alone. Your desires likely fall into one of three titillating scenarios. Is your interest aroused?

  2. 02

    S01E05 · January 2, 2020 · 26m

    Childbirth7.0

    Labor pains. Delivery trauma. The miracle of childbirth is difficult under the best of circumstances. Why is it so tough, and how can it be made better?

  3. 03

    S01E04 · January 2, 2020 · 23m

    Fertility6.8

    Where do babies come from? Medical advances mean more and better reproduction options. So why do so many people still struggle to conceive a child?

  4. 04

    S01E03 · January 2, 2020 · 24m

    Birth Control6.0

    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.

  5. 05

    S01E02 · January 2, 2020 · 17m

    Attraction5.6

    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.

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