The Principles of Pleasure (2022)

Name: The Principles of Pleasure
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Michelle Buteau, Supriya Ganesh, Annie Pisapia, Gina Nicole Brown, Julia Zou

Documentary

Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.

IMDb rating: 6.1 (1,877 votes)
Episode average: 6.4 ↑ +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Michelle Buteau Narrator (voice)
Supriya Ganesh Self
Annie Pisapia Self
Gina Nicole Brown Self
Julia Zou Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

6.43 avg 3 episodes 6.6 → 6.3 51 min avg

Declining

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Our Bodies	6.6	135
2	Our Minds	6.4	99
3	Our Relationships	6.3	91