10 Illuminating (and Disturbing) Documentaries About Sex on Netflix

Hot Girls Wanted is a chilling look at the trend of young women straight out of high school being recruited as amateur porn stars via the internet. Several young women between the ages of 18 to 25 are interviewed, as well as their recruiter, a 20-something man named Riley Reynolds. The successful documentary went on to spawn a television series that tackles a wide range of subjects relating to sex that's also available on Netflix.

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In Strippers, the lives and careers of dancers from three of Scotland's largest cities take centre stage in this look at what goes on behind the scenes at strip clubs.

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Thanks to the digital age, the lives of call girls have been forever changed. This documentary follows two women who use the internet to find escort jobs and the effects their jobs have on their personal lives.

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There is a time limit on how long a person can work in the porn industry, and in this documentary, the reality of life after porn for several of the industry's top stars forms the basis of a fascinating story about second acts. (There's also a sequel.)

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Sex trafficking is one of America's darkest secrets. Tricked exposes the horrifying truth behind the practice and tells the heartbreaking stories of survivors.

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Legendary Italian porn star Rocco Siffredi's final year in the industry is documented in this film about one man's long-running career.

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What's better than Spring break, right? There's a whole other side to this hedonistic college experience that's put on display in this, at times, disturbing documentary.

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The lives of prostitutes in Mexico, Thailand, and Bangladesh are documented in this film that ensures their stories are told beyond their profession.

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Sexting is a normal part of the dating scene these days, but can it become an addiction? That's the question posed in this Black Mirror-esque look at the place where technology and sex meet.

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Sunny Leone was once an adult film star. Now she's a Bollywood actor and reality TV star. Her story is one you need to see.

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