''Sex, Explained'' is an American documentary limited series produced by Vox. The series, along with '' The Mind, Explained'', is a

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of the television series '' Explained''. Episodes of the show explore various topics around the subject of

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, seeking to explain nuances and trends. The series is narrated by

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and debuted on

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on January 2, 2020.

Episodes

Reception

Reviews for ''Sex, Explained'' have been generally positive. Review aggregator

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reported an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews. ''

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''s Jordan Julian said, "Though by no means a substitute for comprehensive sex ed, the Janelle Monáe-narrated series provides adults with a valuable supplement to whatever knowledge they may (or may not) have gleaned from school and experience." Ashlie D. Stevens of ''

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'' described the series as an "entertaining and informative start to some more adult-oriented sex education." Stevens also noted how the series reflected the strength of the ''Explained'' series, saying, "But ''Sex, Explained'' excels in finding a voice that is smarter than it is steamy, which isn't a surprise if you've watched the ''Explained'' Netflix series that preceded it."

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