In addition to having the best binge-watching shows and documentaries, you may be surprised that Netflix also has a load of sexy movies and sex-filled TV 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 Netflix shows for adults 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 Netflix shows that may actually have you reaching for your nearest sex toy. And though the sex scenes have earned our 18-plus rating, these sexy Netflix shows 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 are the sexiest Netflix shows to watch this month.
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— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Stacey Nguyen, and Naomi Parris
When an exclusive prep school in Spain accepts three working-class students, the strife between rich and poor begins. Early on, someone gets murdered, and while viewers don't know who is dead or who did it, they do know that there's a lot of tension — most of it sexual.
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 drama is set in the world of Chicago's elite ballet academy the Archer School. Get ready for some steam.
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 series explores the reality and intensity of intimacy with your first love — the good, the awkward, and everything in between.
Based on the tales of King Arthur, Netflix's short-lived "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 fantasy series isn't all adventure, though — some steamy romance unfolds.
This French romantic drama tells the story of Vincent (Gaspard Ulliel), who — while still recovering from a breakup — receives a mysterious package that may just allow him to have a second shot with his ex.
"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.
This dark comedy 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 thriller 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.
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.
"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.
This isn't your typical mum-daughter-duo series to watch with your family. In the newest season, 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.
This steamy Galician-language drama centres 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.
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.
Based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent, this Spanish drama tells the story of the titular Valeria (Diana Gómez), a writer who — experiencing both writer's block and tension with her husband — must turn to her three besties for support. Valeria's friends are also caught up in a world of love, drama, relationships, unfaithfulness, and more that will keep your eyes glued to the screen.
To all my "Bridgerton" fans out there, the next love story is officially here. Coming to Netflix on 4 May, "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 fulfil his destiny, there's nothing scary about watching Geralt, who is played by smoke show Henry Cavill. Not only are there a lot of sexy scenes throughout the series — including one giant orgy — but there's a budding romance that will also have you feeling all types of ways, too.
Watch "The Witcher" on Netflix now, and check out its newest season, which was released on 29 June.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
When an actor is diagnosed with leukemia, she enters into a secret marriage with a CEO so she can receive a bone-marrow transplant and continue her career. But she soon finds that love and secrets get in the way.
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 colourful 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.
Lawyers aren't strictly business — especially in "How to Get Away With Murder." When they're not covering up twisted murders, one law professor and her students juggle torrid affairs and messy relationships. Seriously, do these students ever study?
In addition to otherworldly werewolves and witches, there's also supernatural chemistry in this spinoff of "The Vampire Diaries." "The Originals" doles out a generous amount of addictive, scandalous romantic drama.
Featuring a star-studded cast of Black women (Tracee Ellis Ross, Persia White, Jill Marie Jones, and Golden Brooks), "Girlfriends" follows their dynamic friendship as they navigate careers, marriage, motherhood, and life in LA.
This sexy limited series hit Netflix on 13 April, and trust us when we say, this is the horny series you've been waiting for. "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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch "Sex Education" on Netflix now, and stay tuned for its newest season set to be released on 29 Sept.
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.
Dong Shancai is determined to do well at her dream university. After getting there, she meets an elite clique of popular high-achievers and finds love of her own.
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.
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?
This clever sitcom reboot of the classic Norman Lear series revolves around a Cuban American family as they navigate life's challenges following the matriarch's divorce. The show explores a relationship between the family's lesbian teenage daughter and her nonbinary love interest, and rather than feeling like a gimmick, the relationship is authentic and sweet.
