Sex: How It Works
“It gives us pleasure and it gives us life”
Synopsis
We've been doing it since we first walked the Earth. It gives us pleasure and it gives us life. But how much do you know about how sex works? Now, National Geographic Channel takes a fascinating look at one of the world's most popular pastimes: sex. Through gripping real-life stories and simulations, we journey from first times to playing the field, and all the way to humankind's ultimate goal, procreation. We'll learn anything and everything you've ever wondered about sex.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sue Learoyd, Andrew Parkin, Adam Hopkins, Matt Smith
- Original Title
- Sex: How It Works
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sue Learoyd, Andrew Parkin, Adam Hopkins, Matt Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Learoyd
Director
Andrew Parkin
Director
Adam Hopkins
Director
Matt Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Sex: How It Works about?
We've been doing it since we first walked the Earth. It gives us pleasure and it gives us life. But how much do you know about how sex works? Now, National Geographic Channel takes a fascinating look at one of the world's most popular pastimes: sex. Through gripping real-life stories and simulations, we journey from first times to playing the field, and all the way to humankind's ultimate goal, procreation. We'll learn anything and everything you've ever wondered about sex.
Who directed Sex: How It Works?
Sex: How It Works was directed by Sue Learoyd, Andrew Parkin, Adam Hopkins, Matt Smith.
Who stars in Sex: How It Works?
The principal cast of Sex: How It Works includes Matt Reeves, Alia Ataya, Beckster, Jackson Kirkman-Brown, Barry Komisaruk.
When was Sex: How It Works released and how long is it?
Sex: How It Works was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sex: How It Works?
Sex: How It Works holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).