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Dying for Sex S1E2 — Masturbation Is Important
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Dying for Sex•Season 1•Episode 2

Masturbation Is Important

7.1/10 · 617 votesApr 4, 202530 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

Molly dodges her treatment plan and follows her own desires. Nikki struggles in her new role as Molly's caretaker.

Directed byChris Teague

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast8

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams

Molly Kochan

Jenny Slate

Jenny Slate

Nikki Boyer

Jay Duplass

Jay Duplass

Steve

Kelvin Yu

Kelvin Yu

Noah

David Rasche

David Rasche

Dr. Pankowitz

Esco Jouléy

Esco Jouléy

Sonya

Rob Delaney

Rob Delaney

Neighbor Guy

Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek

Gail

Crew8

C

Chris Teague

Director

J

Jenn Vasilopoulos

Key Hair Stylist

S

Sheila Callaghan

Writer

S

Sasha Stewart

Staff Writer

Keisha Zollar

Keisha Zollar

Supervising Producer

D

Daniel Vecchione

Director of Photography

L

Laura Weinberg

Editor

A

Amelia Roper

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"Masturbation Is Important" is episode 2 of Dying for Sex season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 617 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Chris Teague and written by Sheila Callaghan, it aired on April 4, 2025.