Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

Intimacy coordinators Ariel and Morgan are joined by Obsession's own intimacy and stunt coordinator Jen Albert to break down the 2025 horror film's most disturbing intimacy, violence, and non-consent scenes.Together, they explore how Obsession evolved from script to screen, where the line between stunt coordination and intimacy coordination begins and ends, and why one of the film's most unsettling moments is terrifying without relying on gore.In this episode: Why the infamous bedroom scene is so disturbing  How intimacy coordination differs from stunt coordination  The theatrical cut vs. the streaming cut  Behind-the-scenes stories from filming Obsession Bloody dolls, Sugar glass, and Foam Bricks How actor collaboration and rehearsal shaped the final scenes When horror and intimacy collidePlus, Jen shares what changed from the original script, how the cast approached portraying non-consent, and what really went into filming the movie's iconic brick scene.Scenes discussed: Obsession (2025), approximately 44:46–45:32 and 1:36:56–1:37:24.Subscribe for behind-the-scenes breakdowns of film and television's most iconic intimacy scenes.CreditsObsession (2025) | Written & Directed by Curry Barker | Starring Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston, Megan Best | Intimacy Coordinated and Stunt Coordinated by Jen AlbertHashtags#Obsession #HorrorMovies #IntimacyCoordinator #StuntCoordinator #FilmPodcastSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators sit down with Pose co-creator Steven Canals to break down how the FX series directed intimacy, queer love, and its groundbreaking sex scenes.They discuss how the scene evolved from script to screen, the challenges of directing intimacy before the role of intimacy coordinator was fully established, and why portraying queer love with tenderness, not spectacle, mattered so deeply.In this episode:The collaborative process between director, actors, and intimacy coordinatorBalancing choreography with actor freedom and authenticityHow intimacy coordination has evolved over the past decadeWhy queer intimacy deserves the same emotional depth as any love storyThe importance of consent, vulnerability, and trust in intimate storytellingA filmmaker's lens on queer intimacyPlus, Steven shares behind-the-scenes stories from making POSE, reflects on the show's lasting cultural impact, and tells us exactly how he'd ruin his own scene if he had to.Scene discussed: POSE Season 2, Episode 8 ("Revelations"), approximately 3:38–5:47.Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsPOSE (Season 2, Episode 8: "Revelations") | Creators: Steven Canals, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy | FX (2019)Hashtags#PoseFX #QueerTV #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport 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.

In this bonus episode, two intimacy coordinators break down the orgy scene from the Sense8 series finale — how it was choreographed and why it remains one of the most ambitious intimacy sequences ever filmed.From choreography and consent practices to lighting, camera movement, and the challenge of coordinating a massive ensemble scene, they break down how the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski created a sequence that feels emotional, sensual, and deeply connected rather than purely explicit.In this episode:Why foreplay matters for the audience, not just the charactersThe logistics of coordinating large-scale intimacy scenesBoundary-setting techniques, including touch mapping and traffic-light systemsWhy scenes of this scale require multiple intimacy coordinatorsThe importance of diversity, representation, and body variety in intimate storytellingA filmmaker's lens on ensemble intimacyThen, as always, they hand out their Spice Scale scores before completely ruining the scene with some truly terrible creative notes.Scene discussed: Sense8 finale special, approximately 2:21:00 – 2:26:00.Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsSense8 (Season 2, Episode 12: "Amor Vincit Omnia") | Creators: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski | Netflix (2018)Hashtags#Sense8 #Wachowski #BehindTheScenes #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous psychic orgy from Sense8 and explain how the cluster sex scene was actually made.From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, they're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV.They get into it all:The surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiencesThe challenge of choreographing a massive multi-location orgy without rehearsalThe actor's experiences behind the scenes and how an intimacy coordinator could have helpedPlus: 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? Their 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 WachowskiActors (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.-----------------------------------------It's Pride Month! Give back to your community this month by donating to some of our favorite organizations:The Trevor ProjectLA LGBT CenterAdvocates for Trans EqualitySubscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.#intimacycoordinator #tvbreakdown #behindthescenes #queertvSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and "incest factor" scenes in Dicks: The Musical and what the film is really doing with them.Megan Thee Stallion. Nathan Lane. Puppet penises. A gay sex scene between twins that somehow becomes a camp masterpiece.The A24 musical is absurd, offensive, and genuinely hilarious. They 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 sexWalking 69s and spit takesLGBTQ+ representation on screenPuppet intimacy in theaterThis episode is for you if:You love A24's weirdest moviesYou want to hear intimacy coordinators lose their mindsYou need queer comedy that isn't serious for onceWatch along timestamps:Opening scene: 0:50Sleepover scene: 1:10:00Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of film and TV's wildest intimate scenes.CreditsDicks: The Musical (2023) | Director: Larry Charles | A24Hashtags#DicksTheMusical #A24 #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerComedy #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Secretary and explain what the film gets right — and wrong — about BDSM. Plus, the sexiest no-contact intimate scene in film history.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 safe word, 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 showThe verdict: No notes. (Okay... some notes.)Watch along timestamps:• Peter scene: 1:08:00• Worm scene: 1:10:00• Aftercare/gardening scene: 1:41:00This 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 SpaderSubscribe for bi-weekly breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic intimate scenes.CreditsSecretary (2002) | Director: Steven Shainberg | Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader | LionsgateHashtags#SecretaryMovie #BDSMfilm #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the intimacy scenes in Brokeback Mountain, from the tent scene to what the choreography leaves unsaid.Brokeback Mountain changed queer representation forever. It also left audiences with a lot of questions about how these scenes actually function.From the infamous first tent scene to the long-awaited reunion, Ariel and Morgan 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 penetrationHow tension overtakes intimacy and why that leaves scenes feeling incompleteThe difference between awkwardness that serves the story vs awkwardness from unclear choreographyHow the intimacy goes from zero to 100 and stays therePlus: 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 cinemaAriel and Morgan 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 has room for growth.Justice for lube. That's all they're saying.Watch along timestamps:Tent scene: 27:30Rasslin' scene: 32:51Reunion scene: 1:03:07Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsBrokeback Mountain (2005) | Director: Ang Lee | Focus FeaturesHashtags#BrokebackMountain #AngLee #IntimacyCoordinator #QueerCinema #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the painfully awkward sex and puberty scenes in PEN15 and how the show films intimacy with adult actors playing kids.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-consumingWhy casting adult actors as teens allows the show to explore this safely without crossing ethical linesHow PEN15 captures the feeling of "I must be the only one experiencing this"How shame, secrecy, and silence around sex education shape those early experiencesA masterclass in storytelling through cringeIt'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: 0:41Classroom montage: 4:14The Closet/Walkman scene: 9:22Yes, 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.CreditsPEN15 (Season 1, Episode 3: "Ojichan") | Creators: Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle, Sam Zvibleman | Hulu (2019)Hashtags#PEN15 #MayaErskine #AnnaKonkle #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport 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.

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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sci-fi striptease and sex scenes in Barbarella and how 1968's most famous erotic sci-fi film staged them.Full description:Jane Fonda strips out of a spacesuit in zero gravity. Later, she defeats a villain using an orgasm machine. Yes. Really.Barbarella (1968) is one of the most bizarre and brazen films of a generation. Ariel and Morgan break down how the cult classic uses erotic spectacle, camp, and absurdity to create scenes that are wildly objectifying and oddly revolutionary for their time.In this episode:How the zero-gravity striptease opening uses choreography, framing, and floating credits to tease and shock the audienceWhy the "Excessive Machine" scene was extremely bold for mainstream cinema in 1968The weaponization of pleasureWhy early Hollywood treated sex as visual spectacle first and human experience secondA filmmaker's lens on 1960s sci-fi spectacleAriel and Morgan break down what Barbarella got right, what it got wrong, and why it's still iconic. It's campy. It's chaotic. And it's worth studying through an intimacy coordinator's lens.Watch along timestamps:Opening striptease: 0:00Excessive Machine scene: 1:15:00Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsBarbarella (1968) | Director: Roger Vadim | Paramount PicturesHashtags#Barbarella #JaneFonda #IntimacyCoordinator #CultClassic #SciFiMoviesSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators are joined by Brooke M. Haney to break down the intimacy and sex scenes in Booksmart.Olivia Wilde's directorial debut proves awkward queer intimacy doesn't need to be polished to be powerful.This one's about awkward first times. Skinny jeans. Bad geometry. Zero game.In this episode:Why awkward intimacy can still be choreographed and is not an excuse to skip processThe storytelling power of wardrobe choices, body language, and the messy logistics of skinny jeans and ConversesWhy representation of imperfect queer intimacy matters when so many people learn about sex from moviesThe real production challenges of filming intimacy on beaches, in pools, and under rapidly disappearing sunlightA storyteller's lens on queer intimacyAriel and Morgan get into shop talk: kit items, choreography language, and what it actually takes to make awkward intimacy read as tender rather than cringe.Guest: Brooke M. HaneyBuy her book: A History of Intimacy Professionals in EntertainmentBuy her book: The Intimacy Coordinator's GuidebookListen to Ariel and Morgan guest on the podcast Happier in HollywoodWatch along timestamps:Pool sequence: 1:04:00Bathroom hookup scene: 1:14:42 – 1:18:00Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsBooksmart (2019) | Director: Olivia Wilde | Annapurna Pictures / Gloria Sanchez ProductionsHashtags#Booksmart #IntimacyCoordinator #queerrepresentation #queerintimacy #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Insecure and why the show's intimacy has real range.Morgan introduces Ariel (who has never seen the show) to two wildly different intimacy moments from Season 4: one jealousy-fueled nightmare fantasy and one slow-burn reunion that might be one of the most emotionally satisfying TV hookups ever.In this episode:How a comedic sex scene can be intentionally not realistic — and why it worksThe universality of the phrase, "pop the tags"The crackling eye contact, breath work, and micro-choices that make Issa and Lawrence's reunion explodeTender Black love on screen and why we don't see enough of itThe position change that tells you exactly who's in controlA masterclass in storytelling through intimacyThis episode is funny, nerdy, and unexpectedly emotional. It's a perfect example of how a show can pull off slapstick fantasy and deeply romantic intimacy in the same breath. We also discuss the role of the intimacy coordinator on set and they may have approached the show's intimate moments.Watch along timestamps:Season 4, Episode 4 (Lowkey Feelin' Myself): 11:53Season 4, Episode 8 (Lowkey Happy): 25:17Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsInsecure (Season 4) | Creators: Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore | HBOHashtags#InsecureHBO #IssaRae #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #BlackLoveSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators are joined by Heated Rivalry's intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter to break down the show's queer sex scenes, the craft behind them, and finding joy in the work.From her early days of learning the job during #MeToo to stepping onto a set packed with choreography and high emotional stakes, Chala pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build intimacy that feels grounded, safe, and electric.In this episode:How she found her way into intimacy coordination when the field was still being definedWhy she prioritizes trust, play, and actor agency over rigid choreographyHow Heated Rivalry balanced tenderness, heat, and authenticity without losing its heartWhy representation doesn't have to feel "authentic to everyone" to still be meaningfulWhat happens when three intimacy coordinators get together and the nerding starts before the mics are even warmA behind the scenes look at the craftIt's insightful, funny, incredibly revealing, and a rare behind the scenes look at the craft from someone doing the work at the highest level. This one feels like a milestone episode.Watch along timestamps:Episode 4 (Rose): 21:07 – 24:29Episode 6 (The Cottage): 20:15 – 22:37 and 32:34 – 33:27Subscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsHeated Rivalry | Director: Jacob Tierney | CraveHashtags#HeatedRivalry #IlyaRosanov #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdown #HollanovSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in She's Gotta Have It and why the show feels like a religious experience.Full description:Some shows open quietly. Season 2 of She's Gotta Have It opens with a bang — literally.Ariel and Morgan break down the iconic simulated sex montage from Season 2, Episode 1, focusing on how lighting, space, and who's in control radically reshape how intimacy is experienced and understood onscreen.In this episode:How Spike Lee uses daylight vs candlelight to reflect different emotional statesWhy this scene feels devotional rather than voyeuristicHow Nola's relationship with Opal marks a shift from exploration to embodimentHow choreography, hair, and stillness do as much storytelling as movementWhy this scene quietly sets a new bar for how queer Black intimacy is filmed on televisionA filmmaker's lens on queer intimacyAriel and Morgan also discuss the evolution from the 1986 film to the Netflix series, what it means to reclaim Nola Darling's story through a more expansive lens, and why sexually liberated queer Black women are still so rarely given this level of care onscreen.It's reverent, gorgeous, deeply nerdy, and a reminder that intimacy doesn't have to escalate to be electric.Watch along timestamps:TV show (Season 2, Episode 1): 1:22:10 – 1:29:34Movie (1986 original): 39:27 – 40:27Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsShe's Gotta Have It (Season 2, Episode 1: "#IMFEELINGMYFEELINGS") | Director: Spike Lee | Netflix (2019)She's Gotta Have It (1986) | Director: Spike Lee | 40 Acres and a Mule FilmworksHashtags#SheGottaHaveIt #SpikeLee #QueerIntimacy #IntimacyCoordinator #NetflixSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sapphic sex scenes in The Handmaiden and how the film rewrites queer intimacy on screen.This episode is a love letter to immaculate choreography, devastating eye contact, and enough sapphic tension to power a small city.Ariel and Morgan dive into the two iconic intimacy scenes from Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden — scenes so explicit, so intentional, and so beautifully constructed that they still feel radical nearly a decade later.In this episode:How the film uses restraint, pacing, and POV to build erotic tensionWhy a simple hand-grip deserves its own IMDb creditHow sapphic sex is framed as joy, discovery, and mutual power, not performanceWhy this might be one of the best examples of the female gaze in modern cinemaA masterclass in storytelling through intimacyAriel and Morgan also unpack the behind-the-scenes approach to filming the intimacy, the deliberate removal of the male gaze, and why The Handmaiden remains a gold standard for what intimate storytelling can look like when trust and intention lead the way.It's sexy, funny, deeply thoughtful, and a reminder that sometimes the most radical thing a movie can do is let women actually enjoy each other.Watch along timestamps:First scene: 41:47 – 46:56Second scene: 1:39:53 – 1:44:00Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsThe Handmaiden (2016) | Director: Park Chan-wook | Moho Film / Yong FilmHashtags#TheHandmaiden #ParkChanwook #SapphicCinema #FemaleGaze #IntimacyCoordinatorSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Fifty Shades of Grey and explain what the film gets wrong about BDSM.Ariel and Morgan are kicking off the new year by breaking down the infamous first Red Room scene. What was supposed to be mainstream BDSM became basically vanilla, questionable choreography, and music doing the heavy lifting.In this episode:Why the Red Room reads more like spectacle than negotiated intimacyHow the film confuses dominance with control and intensity with compatibilityHow music, montage, and production design work overtime to create heat that isn't really thereWhat a more grounded, informed, and sexier version of this scene could have looked likeWhy Christian Grey is a disappointing Dom and loverA filmmaker's lens on consent and power dynamicsThis episode isn't about kink-shaming. It's about unpacking why a movie that centered BDSM failed to show how consent, agency, and erotic tension actually function in practice. It's part critique, part craft analysis, and part public service announcement for anyone who thinks vibes count as communication.Watch along timestamp:Red Room scene: 1:22:10 – 1:29:34Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsFifty Shades of Grey (2015) | Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Focus FeaturesHashtags#FiftyShadesOfGrey #BDSM #RedRoom #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Heated Rivalry and why the show gets queer intimacy right.In this very special Bonus Episode, Ariel and Morgan dive headfirst into Heated Rivalry, the wildly requested gay hockey romance that dropped on November 28 and immediately set the internet on fire.Based on Rachel Reid's beloved romance novels, the series follows Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, two elite professional hockey players whose rivalry turns into a secret, years-long love affair. What starts as a teenage hookup evolves into a deeply emotional, highly physical relationship that unfolds over nearly a decade, on and off the ice.Ariel and Morgan break down multiple intimacy scenes from the first two episodes and unpack why Heated Rivalry feels so different from most male-male sex scenes on TV.In this episode:Why these sex scenes feel unusually realistic, tender, and embodiedHow athletic bodies move differently and why that matters for choreographyThe importance of aftercare, communication, and check-ins onscreenWhat the show gets right about first times, awkward moments, and learning each other's bodiesWhy queer intimacy is so often shortened and how Heated Rivalry refuses to cut awayThe now-iconic back arch that has gay Twitter in a chokeholdA behind the scenes look at queer intimacy on screenThis episode celebrates queer sex that's messy, hot, funny, imperfect, and deeply human. It's all the spice, none of the filler, and a perfect way to close out the year.Watch along timestamps:Episodes 1 & 2: Multiple intimacy scenes covered in episodeSubscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.Support LGBTQ YouthConsider supporting organizations that protect and uplift LGBTQ youth: Trans Lifeline, GLAAD, and Transanta. Even a small donation helps keep queer kids safe, supported, and celebrated.CreditsHeated Rivalry | Creator: Jacob Tierney | Crave (2024) | Based on the novels by Rachel ReidHashtags#HeatedRivalry #Hollanov #IlyaRosanov #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous orgy scene in Eyes Wide Shut and the voyeurism and choreography behind it.The masked orgy scene is one of the most infamous in cinema history. But it's not about pleasure. It's about power, performance, and male insecurity. Ariel and Morgan unpack the ritual, the choreography, and what Kubrick was really doing beneath the cloaks and candles. In this episode: Why the orgy functions as theater, not eroticismHow masking and voyeurism guide the audience's gazeThe role of ritual, anonymity, and class Kubrick's discomfort with sex and how it shapes the filmAriel's hottest take ever (you decide) Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of film and TV's wildest intimate scenes. Credits Eyes Wide Shut (1999) | Director: Stanley Kubrick | Warner Bros. #EyesWideShut #StanleyKubrick #OrgyScene #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators are joined by director Amanda Holland to break down the sapphic motel scene in Carol.From tension you could pour over pancakes to the robe pull that changed lesbian cinematic history, the trio breaks down why this scene still feels like a masterclass in sensual restraint, visual storytelling, and character vulnerability. They unpack it all:How power dynamics shift without a word, told only through body languageWhy the simulated oral moment works… and where it gets a little thigh-heavyHow Cate Blanchett seduces by doing absolutely nothing except existing in a robe (a power move we should all aspire to)This episode is equal parts craft, chaos, holiday cheer, and deep queer yearning: the perfect festive treat.Give a Little Queer Holiday LoveIf you’re feeling the spirit, consider supporting organizations that protect and uplift trans and LGBTQ youth year-round. A few of our favorites:Buy Fruity TV Gear (Like a Christmas Carol or Happy HoliGays) here! The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/ Ali Forney Center: https://www.aliforneycenter.org/Even a small donation helps keep queer kids safe, supported, and celebrated, and that’s the kind of holiday magic we believe in.-----------------------------------------Director: Todd HaynesWriters: Phyllis Nagy (screenplay); Patricia Highsmith (novel)Producers: Elizabeth Karlsen; Christine Vachon; Stephen WoolleyActors (selected): Cate Blanchett; Rooney Mara© 2015 Number 9 Films / Killer Films / Film4 Productions. All rights reserved.-----------------------------------------#Carol #intimacy coordinator #queercinema #behindthescenesSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the wedding-night sex scene in Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and all the, well, breaking.Marking the end of hoa hoa hoa season, Ariel and Morgan finally tackled the honeymoon scene: the headboard-shattering, pillow-exploding, furniture-destroying moment that launched a thousand fanfics and exactly zero realistic intimacy expectations.They break down why Edward and Bella's "rough sex" falls flat. From supernatural metaphors to YA-safe choreography, they unpack how a scene expected to portray feral passion somehow ends up looking like a vampire renovation.In this episode:How the choreography is totally disconnected from the storyHow PG-13 rules shape what "intensity" is allowed to look like onscreenWhy the scene is accidentally more about property damage than eroticismBella's unbelievable chill amidst impending doomHow an intimacy coordinator might approach supernatural strength without losing human stakesWhether anyone in film history has ever looked more relaxed in freezing cold waterA filmmaker's lens on vampire romanceIt's part genre analysis, part supernatural thirst discourse, and part home-renovation commentary. A true Faking It classic.Watch along timestamps:Honeymoon scene: Full scene covered in episodeSubscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsTwilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) | Director: Bill Condon | Summit Entertainment#Twilight #BreakingDawn #TwilightHoneymoon #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex and intimacy scenes in Love Lies Bleeding and its celebration of athletic queer bodies.This one's flexing in all the right ways.Ariel and Morgan break down the sweaty, gritty, gloriously unhinged intimacy of Love Lies Bleeding. In this film, bodies don't just collide—they transform. From gym-floor lust to desert-heat devotion, they explore how the movie uses athleticism, desire, and danger to tell a love story that's as physical as it is emotional.In this episode:How the film's intimacy coordinators, Christine McHugh and Rebekah Wiggins, choreographs intimacy that's sexy, sweaty, and deeply character-drivenThe power and vulnerability of hyper-built bodies in erotic storytellingWhat makes Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian's chemistry feel so raw, charged, and groundedHow muscle, menace, and mythology collide in this neon-soaked queer thrillerWhat it means to stage a scene where love might actually burst a veinA filmmaker's lens on queer desire and the bodyThis episode is equal parts admiration, analysis, and gym-class nostalgia—celebrating the beauty, intensity, and feral tenderness of one of the most unforgettable romances in recent memory.(A big thank you to listener Brielle for suggesting this one!)Watch along timestamps:Multiple intimacy scenes covered in episodeSubscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsLove Lies Bleeding (2024) | Director: Rose Glass | A24 / Film4Hashtags#LoveLiesBleeding #KristenStewart #KatyOBrian #QueerCinema #IntimacyCoordinatorSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down Danny DeVito's infamous couch scene in It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaAriel and Morgan break down one of the most chaotic intimacy scenes in sitcom history: the moment Danny DeVito emerges from a couch, naked, sweaty, and reborn, at a Christmas party in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.From the logistics of modesty garments to the ethics of public nudity (fictional or otherwise), they dive deep into what happens when comedy, discomfort, and vulnerability collide.In this episode:How Danny DeVito pulled off the greasiest birth scene since Ace VenturaWhy vulnerability and humiliation often overlap in on-screen nudityHow consent and context change everything, even when it's for laughsThe technical art of looking "fully nude" while staying fully coveredA filmmaker's lens on comedy, nudity, and vulnerabilityIt's part anatomy of comedy, part anatomy of modesty garments, and all Danny DeVito love.Watch along timestamps:Couch scene: Full scene covered in episodeSubscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas (Season 6, Episode 13) | Director: Matt Shakman | FXHashtags#AlwaysSunny #DannyDeVito #ItsAlwaysSunny #IntimacyCoordinator #TVBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Sinners and how the film turns up the heat without any nudity.For our first-ever BONUS EPISODE, Ariel and Morgan sink their teeth into something perfectly suited for spooky season: Ryan Coogler's 2025 gothic horror hit.This one has it all: vampires, sensuality, Southern heat, and double the Michael B. Jordan heat. Ariel and Morgan break down two pivotal intimacy scenes—one tender, one terrifying—and unpack how Sinners turns eroticism into a matter of survival.In this episode:Why this film proves you don't need nudity to make a scene scorchingHow Sinners uses race, power, and danger to reimagine vampire mythologyThe difference between lusty vs romantic intimacyWhat it really means to share spit with a demonA filmmaker's lens on vampire eroticismFrom vampire lore to S-curves to consent through the lens of bloodlust, this episode is equal parts academic, erotic, and absurdly fun.This one's for the horror lovers, the film nerds, and anyone who's ever been Team Edward, Team Jacob, or Team Spike (like Ariel).Watch along timestamps:Two pivotal intimacy scenes covered in episodeSubscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsSinners (2025) | Director: Ryan Coogler | Warner Bros. Pictures / Proximity MediaHashtags#SinnersMovie #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #VampireMovie #IntimacyCoordinatorSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the infamous gynecologist scene from Teeth (2007).The bite heard 'round the world.From questionable medical protocol to perfect camp choreography, Ariel and Morgan break down what works, what really doesn't, and why this movie about vagina dentata still manages to make audiences laugh 17 years later.In this episode:How Teeth flips the horror trope of sexual violence on its headWhy good choreography and body awareness make this scene disturbingly effectiveThe line between tension, comedy, and terrorWhat intimacy coordination could've looked like for a scene this outrageousA filmmaker's lens on horror and intimacySomehow, amidst the severed fingers and social commentary, there's genuine insight into consent, choreography, and why horror movies might secretly "get" intimacy better than most rom-coms.Watch along timestamps: 56:00Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsTeeth (2007) | Director: Mitchell Lichtenstein | Pierpoline Films / Roadside AttractionsHashtags#TeethMovie #behindthescenes #HorrorComedy #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the sex scenes in Lie with Me (2005) and ask whether they're too real to be fake.Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? Ariel and Morgan tackle the blurred line between mainstream filmmaking and pornography.Get ready for one of intimacy coordinator's most asked and most controversial questions: Do actors ever actually have sex on camera? In this episode, Ariel and Morgan diving deep into the blurred lines between filmmaking and pornography.Ariel surprises Morgan with a deep dive into the notoriously heated and hard-to-find 2005 film, Lie with Me. They break down the difference between soft-core, hardcore, and simulated sex scenes. And they ask: does it have to be real to feel real? Can simulated sex be more artistic—or even more erotic—than the real thing?In this episode:The practical difference between a simulated sex scene and a pornographic oneHow an intimacy coordinator would approach a scene that calls for real sexWhat Lie with Me achieves by pushing the boundary, and at what costWhere professionals draw the line between artistic expression and exploitationA filmmaker's lens on the blurred lines of on-screen sexThis is a must-listen for anyone curious about the raw, unvarnished mechanics of on-screen intimacy. Spoiler alert: the answers are far from black and white.Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsLie with Me (2005) | Director: Clement Virgo | Conquering Lion Pictures / ThinkFilmHashtags#LieWithMe #SimulatedSex #behindthescenes #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators break down the infamous, unintentionally hilarious sex scene from The Room. Because sometimes a bad sex scene is the best way to understand what makes a good one work.Ariel and Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators, pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made for film and TV.In Faking It's first episode, they kick things off with wild on-set stories (yes, one involves a horse — don't worry, it's fake), break down what it really means to choreograph intimacy, and tackle the infamous simulated sex scene from the cult classic, The Room.Ariel and Morgan give Tommy Wiseau's awkward sequence a beat-by-beat analysis, rate it on their Spice Scale, and explain what could have made it work. Get the inside scoop on why intimacy coordinators are a crucial and often misunderstood part of the film industry.In this episode:Hilarious and cringe-worthy stories from our time on setA professional breakdown of one of cinema's most bizarre sex scenesWhy intimacy coordination matters for actors and storytellingA film insider's lens on cult classic chaosLove cult films, bad movies, or a hilarious insider's look at Hollywood? You're in the right place.Subscribe for bi-weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.CreditsThe Room (2003) | Director: Tommy Wiseau | Wiseau FilmsHashtags#TheRoom #TommyWiseau #CultClassic #IntimacyCoordinator #FilmBreakdownSupport 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.

Two intimacy coordinators reveal what actually happens during sex scenes. No Hollywood magic. Just the real (and ridiculous) behind-the-scenes truth.Full description:Maggie Gyllenhaal and a worm. Jane Fonda and a sex machine. Spike and an invisible Buffy.We're Ariel and Morgan. We choreograph intimacy for film and TV. And we're spilling everything.On Faking It, we break down:• The hottest no-contact scene in cinema history (Secretary)• Why Brokeback Mountain's tent scene needed more lube• The invisible Buffy sex scene that required flawless pantomime• Barbarella's orgasm machine and why it's somehow iconic• PEN15's honest depiction of teenage arousal (and why it keeps getting banned)Plus: fake cunnilingus techniques, on-set wedgie duty, and the real reason actors wear yoga mats during spicy scenes.New episodes every week.Subscribe now so you don't miss the next breakdown.Support 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.