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In addition to having the best binge-watching shows and documentaries, you may be surprised that Netflix also houses some of the sexiest Netflix shows that you can stream right at this very moment. Whether you're by yourself, with a significant other, or simply feeling in the mood, these sexy Netflix shows are seriously worth the hype — and the orgasms you'll want to have after watching.
With so many options to choose from, though, it can be hard to know where to start. To help, we've rounded up the sexiest shows on Netflix that may actually make you want to reach for your nearest sex toy. And though the sex scenes have earned our 18-plus rating, the sexiest Netflix shows in this list also have entertaining plotlines, too. (It's like porn, but with characters' lives you're actually invested in.)
Ready? It's time to pour yourself a glass of wine and throw on your comfortable loungewear set. Here are the sexiest Netflix shows to watch this month.
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This modern depiction of the Regency era in England follows the lives of the illustrious Bridgerton family as they each attempt to find true love. If you were into the horny sex scenes from season one and season two, you'll especially love Penelope and Colin's blossoming romance in season three. Catch up on the previous seasons before the newest ones premieres on May 16.
A woman must confront her past when her ex-lover barges back into her life. But as she tries to resist his lustful temptation, her marriage and family come into jeopardy.
Based on the YA book series of the same name by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, this sexy show on Netflix is set in the world of Chicago's elite ballet academy the Archer School. Get ready for some steam.
Based on the tales of King Arthur, "Cursed" follows a magically gifted young woman named Nimue (Katherine Langford) who fights to protect her fellow Fey people from the vicious Red Paladins. This sexy show on Netflix isn't all adventure, though — some steamy romance unfolds.
The great thing about "Young Royals" on Netflix is that its steamy scenes come with a layer of realism. There are no unattainable intimacy aspirations or completely unrealistic sex scenarios. Rather, the sexy show on Netflix explores the reality and intensity of intimacy with your first love — the good, the awkward, and everything in between. Check out the newest season on Netflix now.
This sexy show on Netflix follows the lives of a wealthy and dysfunctional Mexican family who own a flower shop — and the matriarch's attempts to save face after her husband's affair (as well as all of the family's secrets) comes to light. The series has served as a major turning point for modern-day Mexican television, featuring not just atypical families but also characters with a diverse range of sexual preferences and gender identities.
Created by Manolo Caro (the mind behind Netflix's "The House of Flowers"), this sexy show on Netflix is set in 1950s Spain during the Franco regime and tells the story of a man who shocks his conservative family by bringing home his new love: a male ballet performer from Mexico.
This sexy show on Netflix centers on an investigation into the disappearance of a teen girl in a small town. While digging into the case, a Civil Guard officer finds it bears similarities to a loss of her own.
In this Australian series, an ex-con returns to her fishing village of Orphelin Bay to discover a decades-long conspiracy involving half-siren, half-human residents.
"Gentefied" revolves around Pops, or Abuelo (Joaquín Cosío), who runs a taco shop in Boyle Heights, but it's also about his grandchildren, who iron out their love lives as they help their family business stay afloat. All of his grandchildren struggle with the trials and tribulations of sex and romance while figuring out their paths in life.
Based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, this Spanish drama tells the story of the titular Valeria (Diana Gómez), a writer who turns to her three besties for support on all her love affairs. Meanwhile, Valeria's friends are also caught up in a world of love, drama, relationships, unfaithfulness, and more. With three seasons out already, you have plenty of time to catch up and see why this show is rated TV-MA before its final season.
In order to win a tech competition by building an innovative sex app, three sexually inexperienced college students seek to explore the worlds of dating and intimacy.
Ryan Murphy's "The Politician" features different phases of Payton Hobart's (Ben Platt) career in politics, starting with his high-school student-council election. Payton's life as a civil servant isn't just about piles of paperwork, though — we see our fair share of throuples, love triangles, and more as he tries to charm voters.
"Emily in Paris" doesn't show too much action, but it's amazing at building sexual tension — and letting that tension snap. Plus, the idea of being young, unattached, and living in Paris — the sexiness writes itself.
Created by Ryan Murphy and starring "Glee"'s Darren Criss, this series follows several narratives from 1940s Hollywood (known as the "Golden Age of Tinseltown"), telling the story of young, optimistic aspiring performers.
This thrilling series from Mexico tells the story of a married woman who, after a passionate weekend away ends in tragedy, begins to wonder what secrets her loved ones may be hiding.
To all my "Bridgerton" fans out there, "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" shows the blossoming love story between young Queen Charlotte (played by Golda Rosheuvel) and King George (played by Corey Mylchreest). And similarly to the other Bridgerton stories, you can expect plenty of steamy sex scenes to keep you both entertained and horny.
Even though the Netflix series "The Witcher" follows the life of a white-haired mutant monster as he seeks to fulfill his destiny, there's nothing scary about watching Geralt, who is played by smoke show Henry Cavill. Not only are there a ton of sexy scenes throughout the series — including one giant orgy in season one — but there's a budding romance that will also have you feeling all types of ways, too.
This sexy South African Netflix show has everything you need for an enticing plot: secrets, murder, and lots, and lots, and lots of sex. Follow a married professor's journey as she purses an affair with a younger man. Expect plenty of titillating sex scenes, but also drama and betrayal, too.
This British limited series will be your newest horny craze. "Obsession" follows the story of a London surgeon's love affair with his son's fiancé — so yes, it's just as steamy as it sounds. Pay special attention to the pillow scene, which is making its way around TikTok, too.
When they're not standing up for what they believe in, the students at this Ivy League university navigate the trials and tribulations of college life. A satirical comedy-drama, "Dear White People" depicts collegiate relationships and hookups with a generous dash of sexiness.
Inspired by Federico Moccia's novel "Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo" and set in Italy's Adriatic coast, this romantic Italian series follows the love story that blossoms between a street-racing motorcyclist and a woman determined to leave her small town behind and see the world.
This Netflix original stars Naomi Watts as a New York City therapist whose life seems close to perfect. Her world gets turned upside down, however, when she starts having relationships with people who are close to her patients.
When one man finds out he has a sexually transmitted infection, he's forced to contact every woman he's ever been with to inform them of his diagnosis. The show follows him and his friends down memory lane to relationships and flings he wishes he could forget.
Elsa (Zita Hanrot), who can't seem to get over her ex or figure out why she's so unlucky in love, finds herself falling for a new guy her friends set her up with. Little does she know he's a male escort.
A pair of San Francisco newlyweds are strapped for cash until an investor approaches them. His proposal? One night with him in exchange for funding. The drama (and sex) only goes up from there.
Based on the book series by Armistead Maupin, this miniseries stars Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, a woman who returns home to reunite with her family and the sex-loving residents of 28 Barbary Lane in San Francisco 20 years after leaving her daughter (Elliot Page) and ex-husband behind to pursue her career. Expect a lot of colorful characters and ship-worthy same-sex relationships.
This romantic (and very dramatic) series tells the epic story of everything that led up to the historic Trojan War. Hint: it involves love, secrets, temptation, sex, intrigue, and the ultimate betrayal.
In this short-form dark-comedy series, two former high-school BFFs reconnect in New York City only to discover that one is gay and the other (who attends grad school by day) is secretly one of the city's top dominatrices. She introduces him to a whole new underground world of sexual secrecy and BDSM. Yes, the premise is totally wild, but it's wild in a great way.
Starring Emmy Rossum and William H. Macy, this incredibly raunchy and hilarious series follows a woman attempting to keep her life, her relationships, and her five younger siblings together in the South Side of Chicago while her bumbling alcoholic father wreaks havoc on them all. Expect lots of drama and sex scenes in this daring series.
The Oprah Winfrey Network series "Greenleaf" is about a family that runs a Memphis megachurch while it hides its own sinful secrets, including greed and adultery. Winfrey herself plays a recurring character named Mavis McCready.
With a stacked cast that includes Zazie Beetz, Dave Franco, Orlando Bloom, Jake Johnson, and Emily Ratajkowski, this series revolves around beautiful people living in Chicago and navigating the complicated trappings of modern romance, sex, technology, and culture.
This dramatic, romantic series follows two time-crossed lovers who must figure out what love really is. Trust us, it's sexy. Special shout-out to the two lovers' wedding-night scenes.
This series follows a married couple who must figure out whether lifelong monogamy is possible or even desirable for them anymore. It explores what makes a good relationship — and how to maintain one through the ups and downs of life. They explore dating other people, and things get steamy.
This addictive, horrifying series tells the story of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley), a bookstore manager who falls in love with women who he will do anything for. His infatuations quickly become obsessions, and he strategically removes every obstacle — and person — in his way to get to his interests.
Set in Mexico City, this drama series follows three restless 20-somethings as they embark on a road trip, never expecting to pick up Marcela (Coty Camacho) — a girl with a dark past and a huge debt to pay — along the way. With all its drugs, partying, and mayhem, this one is likely to give you "Spring Breakers" vibes, but at its core, "Unstoppable" is about friendship and female empowerment.
If you love political thrillers, "Ingobernable" is for you. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Mexico City, this Mexican political drama is full of intrigue and suspense.
This isn't your typical mom-daughter-duo series to watch with your family. In the newest season of "Ginny & Georga," high-school student Ginny (Antonia Gentry) learns the ins and outs of communicating what she wants in the bedroom. But as for her mom? Well, Georgia's (Brianne Howey) sex life and vibrator collection make amazing additions to the titillating plot as well.
When the son of a sex therapist, Otis (Asa Butterfield), decides to start an underground sex-therapy clinic with one of the most well-versed girls in school, he uses his own personal knowledge to help people with their relationships and ultimately helps himself overcome his own sexual frustrations.
Twenty years after they graduated from college, this tight-knit group of friends head into a new era together: their 40s. They must navigate this new time in their lives and figure out what relationships are worth having.
"Orange Is the New Black" follows a dynamic cast of women trying to navigate life in prison. Steamy sex scenes are a regular occurrence both in prison and in flashbacks of the characters' fascinating pasts.
Based on the digital comic of the same name by Kye Young Chon, this South Korean drama series revolves around a mysterious developer who creates an app that tells users if someone near them has romantic feelings for them. What could possibly go wrong?
Runaway teen lovers find their relationship becoming even more confusing when they learn that one of them has the ability to shape-shift. As the star-crossed lovers try to control her new power, they learn that she is not alone and that there are more shifters like her.
Quite possibly the sexiest show on Netflix, "Elite" is back for its seventh season. This Spanish teen drama series follows the lives of students at Las Encinas, an exclusive prep school in Spain. As expected, amid the drama, murders, and revenge, these teens are hornier than ever. Our advice? Follow for the plot, stay for the dirty sex scenes — or just to see Anitta, who joined the cast for season seven.
If you haven't seen "Grey's Anatomy" yet, now is the time. It follows the passions of a prestigious group of doctors and the steamy relationships they have with one another.
Macy Cate Williams is the former commerce content director at PS. Taylor Andrews is a balance editor at POPSUGAR who specializes in topics relating to sex, relationships, dating, sexual health, mental health, and more. In her six years working in editorial, she's written about how semen is digested, why sex aftercare is the move, and how the overturn of Roe killed situationships.
