Why is it called the birds and the bees?

The Birds and the Bees" is a saying that has to do with sex, it is nowadays used as a joke on shows and movies. It is an English-language idiomatic expression and euphemism that refers to courtship and sexual intercourse. read more

The phrase "the birds and the bees" is hazy by design—it's used to tell children about the mechanics of human sex without actually mentioning sex or humans. It's prudish poetry that has somehow endured throughout the years, but its origins—like its definition—aren't entirely clear. read more

The phrase "the birds and the bees" is a metaphor for explaining the mechanics of reproduction to younger children, relying on imagery of bees pollinating and eggs hatching to substitute for a more technical explanation of sexual intercourse. read more

The line goes "Bless you and bless me, Bless the bees, And the birds". In 1968 The Monkees released an album called The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees. In the Placebo song "Meds", Brian Molko sings "I was confused by the birds and the bees". In the Eminem song "I'm Shady" the line goes "I like birds, bees, I like people". read more