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.
8. 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.
7. The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed (2023)
Joanna Arnow’s ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ centers on 33-year-old Ann (Arnow), who is involved in a BDSM relationship with the older Allen (Scott Cohen). An emotionally estranged soul, Ann prefers solitude and avoids her family. Her attempts to get into a serious relationship also fail one after another, while her professional life continues to torture her. Respite comes in the form of a guy named Chris (Babak Tafti), who provides her with affection and comfort, neither of which she knows how to handle. She tries to get him into BDSM, too, but Allen seems to be better at it. Has she become accustomed to being dominated to the point where submission is the sole norm? ‘The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed’ is a heavy comedy about the humor of life’s apparently utter futility, with forced pleasure as the only escape. You can watch the movie here.
6. How to Please a Woman (2022)
‘How to Please a Woman’ is an Australian drama about a woman named Gina Henderson (Sally Phillips), who, dissatisfied with her sex life, established a secretive business involving handsome men who can be hired by other women like her. The men, in addition to cleaning the house, will offer the other “service” as well. The men she hires from her all-male moving company crew are clearly interested in bringing joy and pleasure to women and making money in the process. How does it all turn out? Directed by Renée Webster, ‘How to Please a Woman’ offers an interesting take on the significance of sex-positive discussions among women. You can watch the movie here.
5. 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.
4. 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.
3. Summer of 69 (2025)
High school senior Abby Flores is head over heels for her classmate Max. However, low on confidence, especially in sexual matters, she figures out a rather unusual way to equip herself with the requirements. She reaches out to a stripper named Santa Monica, hiring her “attractive” services. Abby has a lot to learn if she wants to be with Max, who is obsessed with the 69 sex position. However, Abby must learn to handle truths if she wants to be with the person she loves. Can she? ‘Summer of 69’ is a well-executed sex comedy that also pulls itself off as a teen movie about friendship, that between Abby and Santa Monica. It features Sam Morelos as Abby Flores and Chloe Fineman as Santa Monica. You can stream it here.
2. Vacation Friends (2021)
‘Vacation Friends’ is a raunchy comedy flick starring Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, John Cena, and Meredith Hagner. It follows Marcus and Emily, whose plan to get engaged is inadvertently botched by the free and wild couple Ron and Kyla. Both Marcus and Emily are subsequently pulled into the wacky and topsy-turvy fun world of Ron and Kyla in Mexico, where the former couple had gone for a vacation. The boundaries of their relationship are tested, and their comfort zones are pushed as two opposing worlds collide. Will a newfound and reluctant friendship be the downfall of a beautiful wedding? Or is there more to it? ‘‘Vacation Friends’ is directed by Clay Tarver and custom-made for binging with friends without any thought or expectation in mind. You can watch it here.
1. 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.
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