Original Sin: Sex

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S01E06: The New Normal

Exploring the concept of what society considers normal when it comes to sex and gender.

Overview

The sexual revolution is alive and thriving. National Geographic Channel examines a once-taboo subject that is now impacting every aspect of society, from pop culture and science to politics and social interaction. The six-part series explores how sex is increasingly permeating contemporary cultures around the world, shaping lives by becoming more visible via the Internet, advertising, education and the media. Archival footage, animation, interviews and re-creations help uncover surprising ways sex impacts humanity and how societal conditions have changed over the past 50 years.

Episodes

S01E01 Hi-Tech Sex

July 10, 2016 8.0 60 min
Learning about the technologies revolutionizing people's relationship with sex.

S01E02 Government in the Bedroom

July 17, 2016 8.0 60 min
Lawmakers try to regulate humanity's most intimate behavior.

S01E03 Sex Ed Wars

July 24, 2016 7.0 60 min
Explore the controversial and shocking history of sex education.

S01E04 Sex Scandals

July 31, 2016 8.0 60 min
Exploring the phenomenon of political sex scandals and how they captivate public interest.

S01E05 Sex in Advertising

August 7, 2016 8.0 60 min
Exploring the progression of sexualized images in advertising and how they impact culture.

S01E06 The New Normal

August 14, 2016 9.0 60 min
Exploring the concept of what society considers normal when it comes to sex and gender.

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