How Sex Changed the World (2013)

S01E04 Sexpocalypse

Sex can be an overwhelming force, and for some, it feels apocalyptic. This episode uncovers astonishing real-life tales about the consequences of treating sex as a cataclysmic event. Explore the lesser-known sexual scandals of Pompeii, delve into J. Edgar Hoover's infamous Obscene Files that were wielded to control politicians, and discover how a popular breakfast cereal was believed to enhance self-discipline during lonely evenings.