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Most people are interested in sex. There’s a biological imperative that keeps it front and center in our minds, but it’s also a hell of a lot of fun. And, though there are only so many body parts that make it into play, there can still be a fair amount of variety, and confusion, involved in the act.

Enter sex podcasts. They titilate. They entertain. And, they educate. But, which ones are worth your time? We gathered the ten of the best podcasts airing right now. Each of them approaches the topic in a fresh way. You will certainly find somethng in this post that introduces you to new concepts, makes you laugh, and occasionally gets you a little hot.

Jump in the comments and leave your suggestions if we left out your favorite.

Sex with Emily

Voted the #1 dating and sex expert to follow on Twitter, Sex with Emily host Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality and sex and relationship expert. Her long-running podcast draws questions from fans all over the world who need the advice of an authority. Dr. Emily is always down to answer and often brings along a celebrity guest who adds his or her own opinions and experiences to the discussion. As a pioneering sex journalist, Emily is not only qualified, she’s comfortable, meaning she will go there. And, that’s great because it helps listeners become more comfortable with these conversations.

Verdict? You will for sure learn something, as this is the most informative sex podcast out there.

The Pornhub Podcast with Asia Akira

Having launched in January of this year, this is the newest podcast on the list. Obviously, it’s associated with Pornhub, so it’s no surprise that the host, Asa Akira, has worked in adult film. For those unfamiliar with her, the AVN recognized Akira for Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene in 2011, 2012, and 2103. But, she’s also a self-identified feminist and the former co-host of the podcast DVDASA (Double Vag Double Anal Sensitive Artist) with American street artist David Choe.

Flying solo on the Pornhub Podcast, Akira discusses sex, pop culture, and feelings with a variety of her friends from inside the industry. For people who follow adult film, it’s great to hear the actors’ thoughts and opinions about the work that they do and about sex in general.

Sex with Strangers

This podcast sits at the intersection of travel and sex, making it perfect for people who not only like to learn about sex but also about its connection to a variety of cultures and people. Sure, sex is a shared human experience that most are participating in, but “Sex with Strangers” uses cultural lenses to show where variation exists.

In more recent episodes, the travel component has been a bit less pronounced, however, with the focus instead being on topics like paying for sex, feederism, and sex and disability. If you want the geo-specific explorations, try starting at episode one with an exploration of sex in Tokyo, episode two with a focus on Grindr in Wyoming, or episode three with a fetish party at a dungeon in Chicago.

Bawdy Storytelling

This is the sexy storytelling podcast that started it all. Hosted by sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour, the series is an extension of the live stage series, which travels the country asking people for their pervy personal narratives. Think a lascivious Moth. Each installment tells a personal story and the focus is on a sexual adventure that is completely personal. The situations are always relatable, but they also run the gamut. You can expect spanking, kink, cuckoldry, carnal cosplay, furries, public sex, and more. You might even learn about a fetish or two of which you weren’t aware.

It’s not about shock value or providing people with giggle fodder. The stories can be completely hilarious, but they can also be touching or revealing. Most of all, they are inspiration for some adventures of your own.

The Manwhore Podcast

Billy Procida is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and the manwhore in question. But he’s really so much more. You might expect a podcast that centers on a dude interviewing former flames to be bro-y, and there is a bit of that. But, it’s just as educational as it is amusing. There’s also the occasional lapse into awkwardness, as it would be impossible to produce a podcast full of erotic post-mortems and ex interviews without it. Guests often include sex workers, porn stars, and sex educators as well because the premise is great but Procida is past the episode 160 mark and it must be a bitch to find that many ex-lovers willing to come on your podcast.

Every episode tackles sex in fresh in illuminating ways, so the basic premise never grows stale like you might expect.

Guys We Fucked

This premise is going to sound familiar. New York City-based stand-up comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson host a podcast in which they interview men they have slept with. They call it an anti slut-shaming endeavor and are proud to simply declare they have a lot of sex and have no shame about it. Good. And though the discussions are endlessly frank and down with even the most fringe sexual behaviors, it’s not intended to get listeners off.

Ideally, listeners grow more comfortable with themselves and have both great sex and great conversations of their own about sex without any kind of embarrassment. When they aren’t interviewing former fucks, the ladies are hosts to luminaries in the comedy world and sex industry. Think Dan Savage, Stoya, and Jim Norton.

The Potterotica Podcast

This podcast takes a lengthy work of erotic Harry Potter fan fiction (yeah, that’s a thing) and divides it between the season’s episodes. Season one, for example, is a sensuous meeting between Hermione and Snape’s silken pubes in a prefect bathroom, but things really get going in later seasons. Hosts Allie LeFevere, Lyndsay Rush, and Danny Chapman aren’t producing an audio book. No. In addition to reading, there is a ton of hilarious chat and even a few parody songs. You will never listen to No Diggity the same after hearing their version.

Potterotica has so many inside jokes that there is a wiki dedicated to breaking down every episode and explaining their references. There is also a totally passionate following in a Facebook group. Listeners don’t just get entertained, they become part of a rabid fan community.

The Heart

Podcasts are everywhere because they take relatively little to get together. But, though The Heart is primarily recorded in host Kaitlin Prest’s soundproofed closet, it is rich and beautiful. The producers are making personal documentaries with amazing sound design. They call it “an audio art project about intimacy and humanity. As a listener, you are deposited in the life of another person plucked from a diverse cast. Every person working on the podcast is a woman of color, queer, or both. “That Smell” is about the lingering scent of oral sex. “Darqness” is about a music collective in Seattle trying to bring QTPOC together. “Local Honey” is the story of a transfemme performance artist and musician residing in New Orleans.

The episodes are informative — especially if you aren’t a person of color or queer — but they are also deeply moving. The Heart is taking a break in 2018, so enjoy the back episodes and keep your fingers crossed for new ones.

Swingercast

Hosts Allie and John are swingers who invite listeners into their lifestyle. They share their sex adventures, introduce other swingers, and educate listeners on the mores of the community. There is a touch of the voyeuristic, as they are not shy at all. Beyond that, it’s interesting and informative. It’s also a little weird and not because of the sex. The hosts are a trip. There is a lot more saccharine sweet talk than you expect on a podcast that is sometimes about double penetration. They have this curious dynamic. If you are interested in swinging, the podcast is limitlessly useful. But, it’s also great for people who are already in the swining game.

Though there is some humor (often unintentional), many listeners focus on how hot the pod can be. Allie narrating their adventures in her whispery voice leaves many an audience member aroused.

Celestial Sex

This is an unusual sex podcast in that it combines religion with sex. Host Chris Duce was raised Mormon and spent his youth inundated with teachings that insisted premarital sex was sin and blowjobs were never to be given. But, he was a curious 15-year-old listening to Loveline in secret. Like many people with a religious upbringing, Duce had trouble accepting the dogmatic rules and puzzling practices of his faith. The podcast is a catharsis of sorts both for the host and for listeners who also grew up religious. There are frequent guests who address different aspects of sex and Mormonism, like masturbation, homosexuality, early sexual experiences, and the law of chastity.

You learn a lot about sex, but you learn about it in the context of Mormonism, which is fascinating.