We need to talk about sex

2026

What perpetuates inequality between women and men? Equality may seem self-evident, but contemporary issues such as the manosphere, femicide, and tradwives reveal how movements are emerging worldwide that push women back into traditional roles. Two courageous women who have experienced extreme forms of inequality and dependency explore their own pasts. Their personal stories form the heart of the series. Through intimate conversations and cinematically recreated scenes from their lives, a broader investigation unfolds, supported by a powerful chorus of women who contribute insights drawn from both their professional expertise and personal experiences. Across three episodes, We need to talk about sex unravels the structures that sustain inequality — from culture, upbringing, and economics to biology, sexuality, and power. What does it take to create lasting change?