Ep 3. Beirut

Christiane Amanpour travels to Beirut, Lebanon in episode 3 of Sex & Love Around the World season 1. This bustling city known for its nightlife and vibrant culture is the perfect backdrop for exploring how sex and love are viewed in the Middle East.

Amanpour talks to locals about their experiences and opinions on dating, marriage, and sexuality in Beirut. She highlights the contradicting views of women's roles in society, where on one hand women are highly educated and hold prominent positions in the workforce, but on the other hand, traditional family values still hold weight in matters of marriage and sex.

Amanpour also delves into the impact of religion on love and sex in Beirut, speaking with a group of young Shiite Muslims who are redefining what it means to be religious and sexually active. She also explores the taboo topic of homosexuality in the Middle East, speaking with members of the LGBTQ+ community and shedding light on the struggles they face in a conservative society.

Throughout the episode, Amanpour uncovers the complex dynamics of sex and love in Beirut, challenging Western assumptions and shining a light on the diversity of experiences and perspectives in the Middle East.