Dying for Sex – A Bold, Beautiful Journey Through Life, Desire and Death – Highlighting the Role of a Doula in All Its Glory!

Grab your tissues, lean into the feels, and get ready to learn some of life’s most profound lessons through this bloody ripper of a series!

It doesn’t take much for me to cry —a 20 second tv ad of an old man cooking chicken had me sobbing for 12 hours — and Dying for Sex was no exception.

From the very first episode, I was completely immersed in Molly’s story. But what really floored me was the portrayal of the death doula role — something I rarely see captured with such realism, reverence, and power on screen.

Enter the hilarious and ever-loyal bestie Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, alongside Esco Jouléy played as Sonya, a palliative care social worker. Together, they don’t just support Molly — they show us what it means to be a doula in the deepest, most human way possible.

Some stories don’t just sit with you — they stir your soul, rearrange your insides, and linger long after the screen turns off. Dying for Sex is one of those stories. This heart-shattering yet wildly life-affirming series isn’t just a documentary — it’s a masterclass in courage, sensuality, and friendship. It’s an audacious, unapologetic plunge into what it truly means to live, even while dying.

At its heart is Molly — a woman diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer — who decides to leave her marriage and embark on a radical journey of sexual and personal liberation. But to say this story is just about sex would be a disservice. This series is about reclamation — of pleasure, identity, laughter, and intimacy — all while navigating mortality with fierce honesty and humour.

The storytelling grips you from the first moment, balancing humour with heartbreak in a way that feels effortless and real. But for me, the most breathtaking and grounding element is the introduction of the death doula. In a culture that often shies away from death, the doula’s role here is portrayed with such compassion and reverence that it truly takes your breath away.

What begins as a portrait of friendship between Molly and Nikki evolves into a profound example of what it means to doula someone — not just in their final moments, but through their boldest choices. Nikki’s presence isn’t clinical or tragic. She holds space for Molly not as a patient, but as a whole woman — one with a story still unfolding, right up until the end.

Together, Nikki and Sonya dismantle outdated systems one doctor at a time, empowering those around them with every conversation. It’s in their unwavering presence that we see what it means to be fully seen at the edge of life. The doula offers more than support — she offers dignity, power, and love without condition.

This series challenges how we approach death. Instead of resisting it, Dying for Sex invites us to lean in — to ask the hard questions, to cry without shame, and to laugh defiantly in the face of the unknown.

What results is transcendent. The series is devastating and hilarious, erotic and spiritual, raw and beautifully crafted. It's a love letter to friendship, to choosing joy amid pain, and to giving ourselves permission to want more — even as time runs out.

Dying for Sex doesn’t just talk about death; it teaches us how to live louder, love deeper, and leave absolutely nothing unsaid. It’s a tribute to every woman who’s ever been underestimated, every person facing their own mortality, and every soul brave enough to say: “I want to be heard and I deserve to be supported.”

If you're wondering whether I’m okay after watching it — the answer is still no. I’m still crying, still processing, and deeply inspired to grow and improve every day in my work as a doula.