Episode 1
Our Bodies
55m
Peel back centuries of taboos and misconceptions to uncover the truth about female orgasms — and the many paths to physical pleasure.
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TV series
The Principles of Pleasure
2022TV-MA1 season6.5 / 10
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Principles of Pleasure premiered March 22, 2022. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Our Minds
48m
What makes something feel sexy? Unpack the secrets of eroticism, the effects of hormones, and the profound links between our bodies and minds.
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Episode 3
Our Relationships
49mfinale
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.
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More about The Principles of Pleasure
Cast
Michelle ButeauNarrator (voice)
Supriya GaneshSelf
Annie PisapiaSelf
Gina Nicole BrownSelfJulia ZouSelf
Credits
- Written by
- Sindha Agha
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
Themes
documentaryhealth documentarymedical documentaryobservational documentarypsycho-sexualscience documentarysexual arousalsexual attitudes