It's often very obvious when a sex scene is bad, just like when a sex scene in a book is bad. It can get so uncomfortable to watch that you have to leave the room (and not in a way that feels true to ...

David Thackeray, an intimacy coordinator, explained how arousal is handled behind the scenes. Though an actor's arousal during sex scenes can put a production on hold, it's normal and expected.

Welcome to Long Live the Sex Scene, a special project by Cosmopolitan that explores why these steamy television and movie moments truly matter, especially right now. Join us as we rewind, replay, and ...