Inspired by the Wondery podcast of the same title, the series follows a 40something woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after receiving a terminal diagnosis.

The miniseries is based on the Dying for Sex podcast, hosted by actor Nikki Boyer (who executive produces the series) and her friend Molly Kochan (Michelle Williams). While the series is a fictionalized account of Molly's life,

The star of FX’s ‘Dying for Sex’ on exploring kink, working with intimacy coordinators, and experiencing a “weird sort of therapeutic rebirth.”