Sex themes and human desire, subtle or overt, have been one of the mainstays of music. This varied playlist spans styles and decades, with some on the soft end of the spectrum and some served straight up. All of these musical jewels are made for loving.
20 Songs about Sex
1. “Sex With Me” by Rihanna
“Sex with me, so amazing,” promises Rihanna. “You know I got the sauce / You know I’m saucy / And it’s always wet…” Her up front desire works you up fast, but her voice and the rocking rhythm are for slow dancing.
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2. “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
The classic cock rock anthem is still all you need to get the blood going.
3. “Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj
There’s a humorous undertone to this song that doesn’t take itself too seriously, even while the video is pure jerk -off material for booty lovers. “Look at her butt / Yeah, he love this fat ass…” It’s safe to say most of Nicki’s songs are about sex or money, or both, but this one is a fun icebreaker.
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4. “WAP” by Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion
“Yeah, you fucking with some wet ass pussy / Bring a bucket and a mop for this wet ass pussy… I said certified freak, seven days a week.” These queens tell it like it is, in high drama. “Not a garter snake, I need a king cobra…”
Lots of kinky references too. “Your honor, I’m a freak bitch, handcuffs, leashes…
Put him on his knees, give him some’ to believe in…”
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5. “Good Puss” by Cobrah
This gorgeously filthy song by the thick and dirty Cobrah celebrates “A real good puss, a real good puss,” in hypnotic repetition. Throw in a bit of squirting and a bit of rough fucking and a lot more pussy, and you’ve got a killer track.
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6. “I Sit on Ya Face” by Nina Macc
“I love a boss that ain’t scared to get his beard wet,” raps Nina Macc in this now classic ode to female power and cunnilingus. “ Repeat after me: “I sit on ya face it taste just like candy…”
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7. “How Many Licks?” by Lil’ Kim ft. Sisqo
Sexy and sex positive Lil’ Kim was ahead of her time, demanding female power and pleasure. This sizzling lollipop of a song celebrates pussy licking and women’s desire for a variety of lovers. “How many licks does it takes to get to the? (Tell me, oh yeah)”
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8. “Sexual (Li Da Di)” by Amber
This breathless, shiny pop anthem is absolutely infectious. “Li da di, li da di,” on repeat moves into true confessions: “It can’t just be intellectual / The way I feel is sexual… When you’re next to me.” It’s heady, head over heels pop n’ roll.
9. “Sexy M.F.” by Prince
Prince is campy, glamourous, and theatrical, and hot as hell. Thirty years old but sounds as smoking fresh as yesterday. It’s the one song guaranteed to get me dancing at home—while taking off my clothes.
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10. “Erotica” by Madonna
An immaculately produced recording and video work of art by Madonna, with a flawless driving beat. She put women in the driver’s seat, and always referenced a wide variety of kinds of desire. “I don’t think you know what pain is… Only the one that hurts you / Can make you feel better…”
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11. “Sugar Walls” by Sheena Easton
As one YouTube commenter wrote, “This is one of those songs that you realize as an adult that you had no business singing as a child.” Yes, this.
12. “I Want Your Sex” by George Michael
Pure pop fun, and total vanilla by modern standards, but George painted the word “monogamy” on his girlfriend in the video in lipstick because they didn’t want to send out the wrong idea that this was not a love song.
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13. “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye
This one belongs on every sexy playlist, no matter what your flavor. Steamy, sexy, pure foreplay.
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14. “The Sweetest Taboo” by Sade
Just about anything by Sade is essential seduction soundtrack. Her silky rhythms are classy but have a heavy undertow. Tame compared to the much more explicit options, but variety is the spice of life.
15. “Naughty” by Lil Wayne ft. Cardi B, Tyga, Megan Thee Stallion
Another hip hop video featuring booty after booty twerking and jiggling, and lyrics? You bet. Bring ‘em on!
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16. “It Feels So Good” by Sonique
This brooding, building beauty of a dance number helped put Sonique on everyone’s lips.
17. “Get Ur Freak On” by Missy Elliot
Smoking beats and the Queen demanding “some new shit.” Oh yeah.
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18. “Your Sex Is On Fire” by Kings of Leon
This one is hot and heavy with a passionate, wailing climax to sing along to. “But it’s not forever / But it’s just tonight… Soft lips are open… Hot as a fever… Your sex is on fire…”
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19. “Turn Me On” by Nina Simone
This mournful, slow burning lamentation of a love song is one of the greatest works by the one of the soul greats. “And my glass is waitin’ for some fresh ice cubes / I’m just sittin’ here waitin’ for you to come home / And turn me on…” Sublime.
20. “Need a Little Sugar In My Bowl” by Bessie Smith
Nina Simone recorded a much different version of this, but Bessie Smith did it hot and bothered in 1931. “Dirty blues” or “bawdy blues” were sexually explicit blues songs that were especially popular performed live.
The lyrics were double entendres and sometimes humorous but always frank and filled with longing. “I need a little sugar in my bowl / I need a little hot dog on my roll / I can stand a bit of lovin’, oh so bad…”
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