Male dominance? Not here. In elephant and hyena societies, it's the females that call the shots. And when it comes to sex, nobody's getting any unless the lady retracts her pseudo-penis!

Anti-aphrodisiacs, penis sacrifice, vaginal plugging … when it comes to ensuring their own reproductive success, males from these animal species are prepared to go to extremes to keep their mates on the straight and narrow.

If you want to get lucky with the ladies you'd better learn to share. Just ask a few apes. In this episode of Wild Sex, female orangutans put potential partners to the test by shamelessly swiping their food – and only the most generous males will get the girl.

This week of Wild Sex, find out why rabbits deserve their frisky reputation, why tiger sex is a prickly affair and why you never (ever!) want to be anywhere near a copulating camel. And to end off, some tips on technique from a crab!

What you're about to see is going to make 'Fifty Shades of Grey' seem like Cinderella. Don't believe us? Well, get ready for g******s that become weapons, a side order of cannibalism, a few sexual stab wounds and maybe a round of penis fencing … It's BDSM in the animal kingdom.

Monogamy begone! This week, we're looking at animal species that enjoy the biological benefits of multiple mates. Whether it's the writhing orgies of garter snakes or the whipped-up debauchery of the foam nest frog, sometimes a little promiscuity goes a long way.

This time on Wild Sex, we're getting down and dirty. Really dirty. Find out why porcupine sex involves golden showers, why hippos use their tails like high-powered poo propellers and why giraffe males must be urine-swilling connoisseurs if they want to hook up…

Humans are not the only animals who sometimes take things into their own hands when it comes to sex – countless other species do it too. From crickets and their 'autonomous sperm ejections', to sneaky masturbating iguanas and some squirrel genital grooming, going solo can have some surprising evolutionary benefits.

Sex sells ... all over the animal kingdom. Females from numerous species use prostitution to get what they want – and males are eager to pay up. Penguins pay for lurve with rocks, beetles offer nuptial gifts and chimps may bargain with a fruit or two … for many animals, sex is all about the right transaction.

Giraffe guys that get down, albatross ladies in love and beetles that just can't get enough sexy time … If you thought monogamous guy-girl relationships were nature's norm, you're in for a serious shock or two!

There were penguins in the Arctic, paperless nautiluses, monkey misidentifications, trip-ups, stutters and lots of laughs. Turns out talking about animal sex all day takes its toll on the best of us (even the sassiest biologists). And because we'd never deprive you of a good laugh, here they are: the best of the Season 1 bloopers. Enjoy!

We're back and it's harder, faster, stronger & longer...Wild Sex Season 2 31st Jan 2013 Biologist-with-a-twist, Dr Carin Bondar, delves back into the dark, sexual and fascinating world of animal sex. From kinky BDSM, masturbation and prostitution to guy on guy, girl on girl, guy on girl on girl on guy, you get the picture. It's time to strip down to the bare truth of nature's X-rated side.

Big, small, spiral, detachable, great for nibbling on … when it comes to the male member, nature has been extra creative. From genital-chomping banana slugs to the guided sperm missiles of the nautilus, this episode is all about the power of the penis!

Get ready … we're about to pop the cherry on a hot topic: virginity! Find out why males prefer to explore uncharted territory and why females desire a mate who's been around the block.

So you're not an alpha male – big deal! Forget your physical shortcomings and learn a few underhand manoeuvres to score points in the mating game. From crafty cuttlefish to ingenious iguanas – the animal kingdom is full of sneaky f*ckers.

Who said gender benders are for humans only? From male snakes that harness the power of oestrogen to girls that moonlight as boys, cross dressers from all corners of the animal kingdom use deceit to gain that reproductive advantage.

Wanna hook up? Then you'd better bust some moves. Females like a mate who can move like Jagger. Whether you strut it like the elegant flamingo or you shake it like the peacock spider, only the best moves get the girl.

It's time to rise to the occasion and tackle that eternal question: does size matter? To get to the truth, we'll need penises aplenty … from the gorilla's modest member and the tapir's physical feats to the ultimate Dirk Diggler of the animal kingdom…the barnacle.

Like it or not, looks matter. For human and non-human animals alike, what's on the outside dictates who gets lucky and who strikes out. So get ready to delve into the science of what's sexy – from the flashiest feathers to the bustiest babe.

What do sex toys have to do with animal mating rituals? They might not use gadgets to maximise pleasure like humans do, but animals certainly have ways to make sex more fun.

You're about to enter the dangerous world of sexual cannibalism. And who's the poster animal for post-coital mate eating? The praying mantis, of course!

From sexual organs that impale to ones that can lock you in for life…the world of animal sex can be a sticky affair.

Let's talk about sex. And not just any old sex. The animal kingdom is a wild place – and it's got mating habits to match. We're getting it on with kinky rituals, titillating pheromones, post-coital cannibalism, golden showers, orgy marathons and penises that put King Kong to shame. Biologist-with-a-twist Dr Carin Bondar is stripping down to the bare truth of nature's X-rated side.