The Principles of Pleasure

The Principles of Pleasure

TV-MA2022•50m•6.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.7/10(33)

Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 22, 2022

Last Aired

March 22, 2022

Networks

Netflix

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Our Bodies

E1

Our Bodies

Air date: 2022-03-22

Peel back centuries of taboos and misconceptions to uncover the truth about female orgasms — and the many paths to physical pleasure.

Our Minds

E2

Our Minds

Air date: 2022-03-22

What makes something feel sexy? Unpack the secrets of eroticism, the effects of hormones, and the profound links between our bodies and minds.

Our Relationships

E3

Our Relationships

Air date: 2022-03-22

From turn-ons and turn-offs to context and consent: There's a lot to navigate when you invite a partner into your pleasure journey.

Cast

Michelle Buteau

Michelle Buteau

Narrator (voice)

Supriya Ganesh

Supriya Ganesh

Self

Annie Pisapia

Annie Pisapia

Self

Gina Nicole Brown

Gina Nicole Brown

Self

Julia Zou

Self

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