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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.

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Janelle Monae
Self - Narrator
Lisa Diamond
Self - Psychologist
Shareen Joshi
Self - Economist

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Episode 1

Sexual Fantasies

Thu, Jan 2, 202019 mins

Sex, Explained takes a look at sexual fantasies and observes that three sexual fantasizes are common: group sex, toys, and control/domination. It also looks at fantasies concerning BDSM and non-consensual sex. It also looks at sexual practices around the world and the popularity of humiliation and racism in pornography.

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