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The History of Sex is a documentary TV series that premiered on History on August 16, 1999. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Ancient Civilization", aired on August 20, 1999.

The History of Sex is a 1999 five part documentary series by Jim Milio, Kelly McPherson, and Melissa Jo Peltier; and narrated by Peter Coyote. It was first aired on The History Channel. It features interviews of Hugh Hefner, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Helen Gurley Brown, and more.

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5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1999 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

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  1. E5

    5. Ancient Civilization

    Finale

    In this hour, we study sex in the ancient world--from Mesopotamians, who viewed adultery as a crime of theft, to Romans, who believed that squatting and sneezing after sex was a reliable method birth control. We also look at revealing Egyptian and Greek practices--from the origins of dildos, to intimate relations between Egyptian gods and goddesses, to the use of crocodile dung as a contraceptive.

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    4. The Eastern World

    An exploration of sex in China, Japan, India, and the Arab world that offers an intriguing perspective on the interrelation of sexuality and spirituality in eastern culture. Among the topics presented are the ancient Chinese equivalent of Viagra, Japanese acceptance of prostitutes and pornographic art, and tips from the Kama Sutra.

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    3. The Middle Ages

    In this steamy history, we trace the evolution of sexual beliefs and practices from the fall of the Roman Empire through the Renaissance. We'll also uncover the conflicting extremes of medieval romance and sex--from the bawdy life of European city dwellers to the staid and dangerous practice of courtly love. Medieval scholars offer humorous and interesting carnal tales of lusty knights, bawdy widows, naughty priests, and chaste maidens.

  4. E2

    2. From Don Juan to Queen Victoria

    This part of our sexual sweep through history covers the intensely romantic (Don Juan, Casanova) and the darkly perverse (Marquis de Sade), then moves on to the 19th century with its quirky views. It is the era of Queen Victoria, yet mail-order pornography takes off. We also reveal carnal kinks of the Pilgrims and Puritans.

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    1. The 20th Century

    A sensual, extensive series that looks at what sex has meant to the development of civilization--and what the development of civilization has meant to sex. From the first latex condom in the 1920s to the birth of the Pill in the 1960s, sexuality evolved at a rapid pace in the 20th century. How will sex change in the 21st century?

The History of Sex FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The History of Sex?

The History of Sex has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 20, 1999.

When did the latest episode of The History of Sex come out?

The most recent episode of The History of Sex, Season 1 Episode 5 "Ancient Civilization", aired on August 20, 1999.

How many seasons of The History of Sex are there?

The History of Sex has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did The History of Sex first air?

The History of Sex first aired on History on August 16, 1999.

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