EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 44 MIN
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Hardcore Vanilla Sex Scenes
from Faking It with Ariel and Morgan
Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged sex scenes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and what makes them work (or not).The Buffy reboot isn't happening. It's devastating. To soothe their wounds, Ariel and Morgan talk about Buffy and Spike in season 6 — where things are darker, messier, and include a whole lot more property damage.From literally breaking a house down during sex to invisible hookups to whatever is happening on that balcony at The Bronze, they have notes.In this episode:The iconic Buffy/Spike "Smashed" scene: why it's so hot and makes zero senseHow the show tries to portray Buffy's rock bottom through sex (and where it succeeds vs. fails)The invisibility scene as a surprisingly perfect example of how simulated sex actually works on setWhy the show keeps saying Buffy and Spike are kinky while showing the most vanilla execution imaginableThe difference between toxic intimacy and BDSMPlus: pants continuity crimes, mystery penetration logistics, and a full breakdown of Ariel and Morgan's personal histories with Spuffy.A masterclass in storytelling through chaosAriel and Morgan break down why these scenes still resonate, where they fall short, and what they reveal about Buffy's emotional state. It's a behind the scenes look at one of TV's most iconic toxic relationships.Watch along timestamps:"Smashed" (House scene): 39:39"Gone" (Invisibility scene): 28:08"Dead Things" (Balcony scene): 20:25Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsBuffy the Vampire Slayer (Season 6) | Created by Joss Whedon | 20th Century Fox TelevisionHashtags#BuffyTheVampireSlayer #SpikeAndBuffy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #BuffyAnalysisSupport the showConnect & Support the Show Watch video versions on Spotify and YouTube. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon to request scenes and unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Instagram & TikTok @FakingItThePod Website: FakingItThePod.com Theme Song: Faking It by Mike GoetzSubscribe & Review Never miss an episode — subscribe wherever you listen. Love the show? A 5-star rating helps other listeners find us.Stay real, Fakers.For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners.
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Two intimacy coordinators break down the unhinged sex scenes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and what makes them work (or not). The Buffy reboot isn't happening. It's devastating. To soothe their wounds, Ariel and Morgan talk about Buffy and Spike in season 6 — where things are darker, messier, and include a whole lot more property damage. From literally breaking a house down during sex to invisible hookups to whatever is happening on that balcony at The Bronze, they have notes. In this episode: ...
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