Sex documentaries provide us interesting peeks into the land of human intimacy, sexual urge, and countless sides of sexuality. These titles transcend the value of sex beyond bare surface, dragging it by the ass where sex inscribes itself in cultures, relationships and identities across cinema from all around the world. We all want to sleep with each other, so learn about the history of getting it on, watch as modern day taboos are broken wide open or follow people seeking their truth and sexual self- empowerment — these documentaries sum up some of what sex is! And where it comes to documentaries on sex, then these are some of the top ones out there.
1. Sex: The Annabel Chong Story (1999)
A feature-length documentary about Annabel Chong, a well-known porn star from Singapore who set the world record for most men participating in one adult film. But the film delves beyond her screen persona to expose her real life, motivations and the industry that put so much pressure on her. It depicts raw yet emotional parallels between fame and sex or the ways that society looks at women who having sex.
2. Hot Girls Wanted (2015)
Hot Girls Wanted, which was produced by Rashida Jones, examines the amateur porn industry and tells the story of the young women who find their way into it. The documentary trails myriad new adult actresses and provides a glimpse into the exploitation and emotional ordeal associated with the profession. A stark reminder of how technology and the onset of amateur content has shaped porn in its modern state.
3. The Sessions (2012)
Not a traditional documentary, but an inspired-by-the-truth narrative feature, The Sessions is based on the life / writings of poet and journalist Mark O'Brien Directed by Ben Lewin, it tells the true story of a polio-stricken man who hires a sex surrogate to experience physical and emotional intimacy. It is a fascinating take on the interplay between sex therapy and disability while hitting its theme of the ever-important role of love in sexual contact.
4. Love, Lust & Marriage (2011)
This documentary tells us about love and marriage from the ancient times in a glimpse of now. It investigates the ways in which love and lust have created strict rules of behaviour, while taking a closer look at sex inside marriage. It also includes historians, psychologists and couples talking about how sex had settled into relationships.
5. After Porn Ends (2012)
After Porn Ends (2010) — About the lives of former porn stars after they have left the porn industry. Exploring what relapse and recovery looks like, how people rebuild their lives post-porn as it relates to their relationships, mental health and career paths. The movie follows performers as they experience the challenges of reintegration into mainstream society in a very personalized way humanizing these individuals.
6. The Final Member (2012)
This charismatic, one-of-a-kind documentary is about the Icelandic Phallological Museum, home to the world's largest collection of penises. And at the center of it all, we get to see a bit on how far people will go in order to have their bodies preserved for eternity that is through acquiring a human specimen. The Final Member is a mix of both comedy and insightful reflection into the male psyche, individuality, and even existence itself.
7. Addicted to Sexting (2015)
On that note, allows a look at the recent trend of Sexting — this documentary will delve into what it means to send nudes or some kinky messages through your smartphone. Interspersed with the accounts of Sexting participants are perspectives from legal experts, Social Psychologists and media analysts who discuss the risks and the possible rewards. Addicted to Sexting explores the new chat rooms, allowing people hack into each other via sexters and electronic sexual activity.
8. Sex: Unzipped (2021)
Presented and executive produced by Saweetie, Sex Unzipped is a frank and laugh out loud Netflix documentary that follows the rapper as she reinvigorates an array of conversations about sex, all in an effort to de-stigmatize or debunk some of society's biggest misconceptions about sexual health and pleasure. Sex: Unzipped features comedians, as well as sex educators and yes, puppets to have fun tackling the very thing that gets all our hearts a-pounding better than anything else ever. That can be a funny and informative way to educate people about sex and healthy relationships.
9. Sexy Baby (2012)
Social media, pornography, and pop culture is explored too in Sexy Baby – how its shaping the identities of young women when it comes to sex. This film explores how growing up in a hypersexualized world is affecting young people's self-image, relationships and sex lives by following three characters at different stages of life: a 12-year-old dancer, a teenage schoolgirl and a 22-year old rapper. But it is a troubling snapshot of how people define sex and their own sexuality in the age of technology and media.
10. Bi the Way (2008)
Exploring the largely misunderstood and ignored sexual identity of bisexuality, this documentary probes its subject on bisexuality definition in society. Five people living within the United States discuss what it means to identify as bisexual and how that complicates different contexts around sexual orientation in this film. Bi the Way takes a provocative look at the fluidity of sexual identity in America today.
Conclusion
These documentaries cover everything like the evolution of love and marriage, to why people perform in porn. In addition to being entertaining, they offer nuanced looks into the way human sexuality is messy. Whether you want modern look at sexual culture or a journey way back to the history of intimacy, these movies will give you an insight.
