Sex, Explained
★ 6.5 · 2020 · 22m · 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.
Episodes
1. Sexual Fantasies18m · 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. Attraction17m · 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.
3. Birth Control24m · 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.
4. Fertility23m · 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?
5. Childbirth26m · 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?More Like This
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