Niharika Desai dives into the complicated history of women, their bodies, and female pleasure while breaking down the limitations of modern sex education and the field of sexual health research.

Pleasure is sought by many, but not always easily achieved. Women, in particular, have long been kept in the dark about sexuality, pleasure, and the anatomy of their own bodies.

Many have been dissuaded from conversations about sex by their parents and families, offered only the guidance that the topic is not one up for discussion.

Niharika Desai is a director and producer of documentary television and films.

Principles of Pleasure is a three-part series that investigates misconceptions about sex and particular barriers to finding pleasure.

Drawing from interviews of women and non-cis-gender individuals, the series discusses the importance of expanding the definition of sexual health to incorporate pleasure and improve the standard of sex education around the globe.