No Lube, No Warning | Spilling the Beans on the Intimacy of “Brokeback Mountain”

The "Sens8" Psychic Orgy | How The Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made

This episode we're breaking down one of the most ambitious sex scenes ever put on television. We're diving into Sens8, the Wachowskis' globe-spanning Sci-Fi drama that somehow turns a psychic orgy into one of the most sensual scenes we've ever covered. From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, we're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV. We get into it all: * The surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiences * The challenge of choreographing a massive multi-location orgy without rehearsal * The actor's experiences behind the scenes and how an intimacy coordinator could have helped Plus: German bathhouses, intimacy coordinator wedding hacks, Britney Spears throwbacks, and an extended discussion about what happens if someone in your cluster decides to have sex during your grandmother's funeral. Want to watch along?  Our reaction covers the orgy scene in Season 1 Episode 6 (Demons): 32:08-39:32.  ----------------------------------------- CREDITS — SENS8 (S1E6 "Demons") Creators: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiDirectors: Lana Wachowski; Lilly WachowskiWriters: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiProducers: Grant Hill; J. Michael Straczynski; Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski Actors (featured in discussed scenes): Jamie Clayton; Freema Agyeman; Miguel Ángel Silvestre; Alfonso Herrera; Brian J. Smith; Max Riemelt; Tina Desai; Doona Bae; Tuppence Middleton © 2015 Netflix / Studio JMS / Anarchos Productions / Georgeville Television. All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------- Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

The Incest Factor | A Deep Exploration of “Dicks: the Musical”

Dicks: The Musical has a twin incest sex scene scored like an opera. Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged A24 musical. Full description: Megan Thee Stallion. Nathan Lane. Puppet penises. A gay sex scene between twins that somehow becomes a camp masterpiece. Dicks: The Musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. We go behind the scenes that are not safe for work, unless your work is really cool. In this episode: * Why unrealistic sex can be funnier than realistic sex * Walking 69s and spit takes * LGBTQ+ representation on screen * Puppet intimacy in theater This episode is for you if: * You love A24's weirdest movies * You want to hear intimacy coordinators lose their minds * You need queer comedy that isn't serious for once Watch along timestamps: * Opening scene: 0:50 * Sleepover scene: 1:10:00 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of film and TV's wildest intimate scenes. Credits Dicks: The Musical (2023) | Director: Larry Charles | A24 Hashtags #DicksTheMusical #A24 #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerComedy #FilmBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

A Sub is Born! | What "Secretary" Get's Right About BDSM

Secretary (2002) has the sexiest no-contact scene in film history. Two intimacy coordinators break down the BDSM cult classic that still sparks debate. Full description: Maggie Gyllenhaal. James Spader. A desk. And a worm that somehow becomes the hottest moment in the movie. Secretary changed how Hollywood talked about kink on screen. But does it hold up? Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic, controversial, and deeply weird BDSM film that people are still arguing about 20 years later. In this episode: • The worm scene — why anticipation and eye contact are sexier than touch • The Peter problem: she's asking for domination. He's giving nothing. • Why "no safeword, no conversation" is doing a LOT of heavy lifting • Kink as emotional connection vs. kink as self-harm replacement • Breath work that deserves awards and hand spasms that steal the show The verdict: No notes. (Okay... some notes.) Watch along timestamps: • Peter scene: 1:08:00 • Worm scene: 1:10:00 • Aftercare/gardening scene: 1:41:00 This video is for you if: • You love cult classics from the early 2000s • You want to understand why Secretary is still discussed • You're curious about BDSM representation on film • You're a fan of Maggie Gyllenhaal or James Spader Subscribe for bi-weekly breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic intimate scenes. Credits Secretary (2002) | Director: Steven Shainberg | Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader | Lionsgate Hashtags #SecretaryMovie #BDSMfilm #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #FilmBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

No Lube, No Warning | Spilling the Beans on the Intimacy of “Brokeback Mountain”

Brokeback Mountain changed queer cinema forever. Two intimacy coordinators break down the tent scene, the reunion, and what works. Full description: Brokeback Mountain changed queer representation forever. It also left us with a lot of questions about how these scenes actually function. From the infamous first tent scene to the long-awaited reunion, we break down what's working, what's not, and why these moments feel so tense without ever fully landing. In this episode: * The reality of prep, lubrication, and pacing for anal penetration * How tension overtakes intimacy and why that leaves scenes feeling incomplete * The difference between awkwardness that serves the story vs awkwardness from unclear choreography * How the intimacy goes from zero to 100 and stays there Plus: beans, spit logistics, near broken noses, and a very real conversation about how an intimacy coordinator would approach these scenes today. A storyteller's lens on queer cinema We zoom out to talk about Brokeback Mountain's massive cultural impact, the historical context it exists in, and why representation matters, even when the intimacy itself needs room for growth. Justice for lube. That's all we're saying. Watch along timestamps: * Tent scene: 27:30 * Rasslin' scene: 32:51 * Reunion scene: 1:03:07 Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes. Credits Brokeback Mountain (2005) | Director: Ang Lee | Focus Features Hashtags #BrokebackMountain #AngLee #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerCinema #FilmBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.

Her Throbbing Labia | Hormones Gone Rogue in "PEN15"

PEN15 captures the chaos of discovering desire with no roadmap. Two intimacy coordinators break down the painfully accurate first arousal scene. Full description: PEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: "Ojichan") is one of the most honest depictions of first arousal ever put on screen. From the very first moment of "wait... what is happening to my body?" to the full spiral of can't-stop-won't-stop self-discovery, this episode captures the chaos, confusion, and intensity of discovering desire with absolutely no roadmap. In this episode: * The painfully accurate portrayal of first arousal: awkward, obsessive, and completely all-consuming * Why casting adult actors as teens allows the show to explore this safely without crossing ethical lines * How PEN15 captures the feeling of "I must be the only one experiencing this" * How shame, secrecy, and silence around sex education shape those early experiences A masterclass in storytelling through cringe It's cringey. It's deeply familiar. And it turns one of the most private human experiences into comedy gold. We break down why this episode works and how it handles adolescent sexuality with both honesty and humor. Watch along timestamps: * Maya's first discovery: 0:41 * Classroom montage: 4:14 * The Closet/Walkman scene: 9:22 Yes, Ariel mispronounced Maya Erskine's last name. We know. We're sorry. We love her. Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most honest intimacy. Credits PEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: "Ojichan") | Creators: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Sam Zvibleman | Hulu (2019) Hashtags #PEN15 #MayaErskine #AnnaKonkle #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/fakingitthepod] Connect & Support the Show Watch the Video Version on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2pacQuQYIX8Zk35PojvdFy?si=4010eaafe8bd401d] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFak0FO-13L0CDNeuxORA3exZ6C_zDB6W]. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/fakingitthepod] to request scenes for us to break down and access exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Get behind-the-scenes content and updates on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/fakingitthepod/] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@fakingitthepod]@FakingItThePod Visit Our Website: FakingItThePod.com [https://www.fakingitthepod.com/] Theme Song: "Faking It" by Mike Goetz [https://www.instagram.com/thefuzzthatwuzz/] Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Love the show? Leave a 5-star rating. It helps other listeners find us. Stay real, Fakers. Credits Episode credits listed above. All rights reserved. Legal Disclaimer The views expressed are our own. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not intended to defame or infringe. All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their respective owners.