Shubhabrata Dutta
Sex comedies are undoubtedly an escape route from the mundane daily routine. Perhaps it is the contrast between the presence of sex in our lives and in the movies that brings us to them. However, the topic remains both a taboo and a necessity. No matter how much we want it, we can’t ask for it. Or can we? Let’s find out about these sex comedies on Hulu.
7. Three Ways (2022)
Directed by Jamal Dedeaux, this comedy follows Stacey (Andrea Lewis), who wants three things: get over her ex, regain control of her life, and have a threesome. Her partners include her new beau, Justin (Jerrel O’Neal), and his high school friend Lorraine (Brittany S. Hall). Stacey doesn’t know Lorraine, but does it really matter? They are all in it for a night. So, is there nothing that can go wrong? To find out, you can watch ‘Three Ways’ right here.
6. Plan B (2021)
Things go rather sideways for teenager Sunny (Kuhoo Verma), who ends up having sex with a guy who isn’t her crush, Hunter, whom she wanted to sleep with during the house party that she planned with her best friend Lupe (Victoria Moroles) without telling her mother. What’s worse is that there is a possibility of her getting pregnant, and now they have 24 hours to find a Plan B pill (aka Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or morning-after pill) in their town in South Dakota. But are they old enough to be provided with one without a prescription? What follows is the girls hitting the road and their exploits as they search for a Plan B pill. You can watch the movie here.
5. Sex Appeal (2022)
Directed by Talia Osteen, this movie follows nerd Avery Hansen-White (Mika Abdalla), who wants to master sexual excellence because her long-distance boyfriend is all set to take their relationship to the next level, sexually speaking. Keeping in mind she isn’t comfortable doing things she isn’t good at, Avery decides to create an app that would provide steps for a perfect sexual experience. But she needs a test subject, and she finds it in her oldest friend, Larson (Jake Short), who is shocked but agrees. What follows is an exploration and realization regarding sex, love, and relationships. Avery soon discovers that some things cannot be measured but just felt, but this happens in a hilarious manner that is showcased in the best metaphors. You can watch this movie here.
4. Sharp Stick (2022)
This sex comedy has been directed by Lena Dunham and centers on 26-year-old Sarah Jo (Kristine Froseth), who gets sexually involved with a married man named Josh (Jon Bernthal), who opens up a whole new world of lust for her. At the same time, she went into menopause at 17 due to the emergency removal of her uterus when she was 15. The scar that has remained on her works as a catalyst for Josh, who falls for her approach. As time passes, Sarah Jo gets to know more and more about her sexual self, which, in turn, brings about her sexual awakening. To be a part of her experience, you can watch the film here.
3. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
Directed by Sophie Hyde, ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack. It follows retired widow Nancy Stokes (Thompson), who, due to her urge to explore her sexual desires, brings in a handsome sex worker named Leo Grande (McCormack). You may call it a sexual exploration, or you may call it a sexual reawakening, but the fact is that Nancy doesn’t really know what she wants or is looking for. It is up to Grande to find the “spots” while making sure that Nancy is comfortable in her own skin. Thompson received Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for her performance. You can watch the movie here.
2. Yes, God, Yes (2019)
A rare coming-of-age sex comedy by Karen Maine, ‘Yes, God, Yes’ was deemed “masturbatory in the best possible way” by The Hollywood Reporter. The film centers on Alice (Natalia Dyer), a Catholic high school student whose sexual urges take a toll on the time she spends at a spiritual retreat aimed toward bringing the participants closer to Jesus.
As Alice tries to distance herself from her urges, she finds more and more proof of how denying it is to go against what makes us human. From fellatio to masturbation to tossing the salad, she learns about a lot of stuff and even kisses a guy she likes. Will this be enough? The real question is: Is it ever enough? Natalia Dyer’s brilliant performances furthers the effectiveness of the humorous plot that stresses the significance of figuring out and accepting one’s sexuality. The must-watch drama can be streamed right here.
1. Sleeping with Other People (2015)
Starring Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis, Leslye Headland’s ‘Sleeping with Other People’ explores a complicated platonic relationship between Jake and Elaine, both addicted to sex and unable to commit to their partners, as it happens in movies. What seems like the strongest bond between two friends, who lost their virginity to each other more than 10 years ago, slowly turns into love. Naturally, neither can express it as it can compromise their friendship. The question is, how long will this go on? Brie and Sudeikis bring their own unique yet recognizable humor to the table, upping the film’s ante from a regular sex comedy to one that is refreshing and charming. You can watch ‘Sleeping with Other People’ here.
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