Get in the mood with our playlist of the best songs about sex

By Parker Hall Published August 3, 2016

Believe it or not, the world of bedroom music goes well beyond Marvin Gaye. The time honored tradition of sexy songwriting spans generations, with contributions by everyone from The Beatles and Al Green to Rihanna and The Kings of Leon.

With such a diverse crowd of music designed for generations of boudoirs, we had to make a playlist. This is our assembly of the best songs about sex, aimed to excite, enthrall, and keep you intoxicated for its full two-hour run time. Need more than that? First of all, congratulations. Secondly, just hit repeat.

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If you like what you hear, be sure to follow us on Spotify and check out the rest of our Spotify playlists, aimed at everything from wedding dance parties to intense days at the office.

But for now, dim the lights, spark up some candles, and get ready to get your groove on.

Parker Hall

Senior Writer, Home Theater/Music

Parker Hall is a writer and musician from Portland, OR. He is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Oberlin…

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