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Sex Positive

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Sex Positive dives into the hidden world of human desire, asking a simple question: why are so many people ashamed of what turns them on? Featuring experts, researchers, adult entertainers, and everyday people, the documentary explores the science, psychology, and culture behind modern sexuality, revealing that many so-called “taboos” are far more common—and more accepted—than we think.

  • David DiVona
    Director
    The Boulevard, tattoo Turnaround, the Last Adventure
  • Paul Fishbein
    Writer
    AVN Awards, Sex With Sunny Megatron, Skin
  • David DiVona
    Producer
    The Boulevard, Tattoo Turnaround, The Last Adventure
  • Williamson Howe
    Key Cast
    Playboy Channel, Melrose Place
  • Aiden Star
    Key Cast
  • Alex Kekesi
    Key Cast
  • Ana Foxx
    Key Cast
  • Ashley Rose
    Key Cast
  • Brina Scarlett
    Key Cast
  • Casey Calvert
    Key Cast
  • Colin Roundtree
    Key Cast
  • Dani Sinclair
    Key Cast
  • Danny Wolf
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Errol Rodriguez
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Harrald Magny
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Hersha Diaz
    Key Cast
  • Eli Cross
    Key Cast
  • Emily Morse
    Key Cast
  • Emma Magnolia
    Key Cast
  • Isabella Sinclair
    Key Cast
  • Jessica Drake
    Key Cast
  • Jim Mcbride
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Skin"
    Howard Stern, Mr. Skin
  • Kevin Blatt
    Key Cast
  • Kazumi
    Key Cast
  • Manuel Betancourt
    Key Cast
  • Melody Marks
    Key Cast
  • Peter Ackworth
    Key Cast
  • Sunny Megatron
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 19 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    1,000,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Available
Distribution Information
  • Proven Entertainment
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - David DiVona

David DiVona is an American musician, television personality and producer. He has been in television since 2007, first as a host for The Travel Channel show, The Last Adventure and then making the transition to production. He produced a reality show called Tattoo Turnaround with former producing partner, the multiple Emmy Award winning, Conrad Ricketts (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition). He completed the docu-reality show, The Boulevard, produced with George Schlatter and starring Robert Wagner. DiVona is the founder/CEO of Proven Entertainment, the distributor of titles including, among others, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. He has also written soundtracks to some non-related productions.

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Director Statement

Sex Positive began as an exploration of shame. Inspired by a book about people who felt isolated or judged for their private desires, I wanted to understand why so many of us carry the fear that there’s something fundamentally wrong with who we are.

But as we spoke with psychologists, physicians, researchers, adult performers, sex workers, and everyday people willing to share their stories, the film began to change. Again and again, we found that the things people were most ashamed of were often simply part of the vast spectrum of human experience. The real damage wasn’t caused by desire itself—it was caused by secrecy, stigma, and the fear of being judged.

This documentary isn’t about telling people what they should believe or how they should live. It’s about replacing shame with understanding and creating space for honest conversations about identity, intimacy, and acceptance. If the film leaves audiences with one idea, it’s this: maybe the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught to hide aren’t something to be ashamed of after all, they’re just part of being human.