Plot Synopsis

Narrated by Janelle Monae, SEX, EXPLAINED explores the ins and outs of sex -- from the biology of attraction to the history of birth control. On Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, Netflix released five episodes:

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

"Attraction": 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.

"Birth Control": 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.

"Fertility": 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?

"Childbirth": 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?