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People Shared The Movie Sex Scenes They'll Never, Ever, Ever, Ever, Ever Forget Because They Were Either Super Hot Or Super Scarring

Crystal Ro
·6-min read

Recently, Reddit user KnewMedalPhan asked the question, "What Movie Sex Scenes Are Etched Into Your Mind Permanently?" And the folks over at r/movies had some A+ responses. Members of our BuzzFeed Community had even more to add, too! So, here's a combination of what everyone had to say. And, fair warning, don't read this with your parents:

1.Desperado (1995) — "Antonio Bandaras and Salma Hayek. Man, when she flips rear cowgirl for the camera…my god!"

A series of intimate, dimly-lit scenes show two people in close embrace, surrounded by numerous candlelit arrangements
A series of intimate, dimly-lit scenes show two people in close embrace, surrounded by numerous candlelit arrangements

—Valenderio

2.Parasite (2019) — "The sex scene in Parasite deserves an honorable mention. So much tension juxtaposed to one of the silliest bits in the whole movie."

Three image sequence: A couple lies in bed; the man asks if she still has "those cheap panties;" the woman later looks at her phone in the dark
Three image sequence: A couple lies in bed; the man asks if she still has "those cheap panties;" the woman later looks at her phone in the dark

—asstundersecretary

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3.True Lies (1994) — "Not a sex scene per se, but the strip tease is forever etched into my mind."

Person performing a suggestive dance in lingerie, with a man seated in the background watching. The setting appears to be a bedroom
Person performing a suggestive dance in lingerie, with a man seated in the background watching. The setting appears to be a bedroom

—EaglesXLakers

4.MacGruber (2010) — "One of the most cringey sex scenes with Vicki St. James, only to be topped like a minute later by the sex scene with the ghost of his dead wife. Then when you see it from the perspective of the graveyard’s groundskeeper and he’s just bare-assed humping the air…LOL."

Three movie stills show a couple in an intimate bedroom scene with captions expressing intense emotions
Three movie stills show a couple in an intimate bedroom scene with captions expressing intense emotions

—joecarter93

5.Secretary (2002) — "Housewives thinking Fifty Shades is hot when this came out 13 years earlier and has James Spader."

A person in an office setting leans over a desk while another person stands nearby. The scene appears tense and focused on an instruction
A person in an office setting leans over a desk while another person stands nearby. The scene appears tense and focused on an instruction

—doublesailorsandcola

6.Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — "Dang, am I the oldest one here? The pool scene with Phoebe Cates from Fast Times at Ridgemont High changed my life and the life of every guy I knew. To this day, I must be careful if I hear that song in public!"

Person in a swimsuit, adjusting top, in a garden scene with flowers and mist, appearing relaxed
Person in a swimsuit, adjusting top, in a garden scene with flowers and mist, appearing relaxed

—srandlett25

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7.Showgirls (1995) — "In the pool with 'Jessie' from Saved by the Bell."

Two people in a swimming pool, embracing in a series of scenes from a movie, with water splashing around them
Two people in a swimming pool, embracing in a series of scenes from a movie, with water splashing around them

—scoreoneforme

"And there's Kyle Maclachlan holding on for dear life thinking, What is she doing?"

—titan-of-hunger

8.Trainspotting (1996) — "The sex scene between Renton and Diane, if only for the quote of, 'I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!'"

Three film stills: a person in a room with pop art; an intimate scene; a person lying down smiling with text about Archie Gemmill scoring in 1978
Three film stills: a person in a room with pop art; an intimate scene; a person lying down smiling with text about Archie Gemmill scoring in 1978

—windowlicker

9.Monster's Ball (2001) — "A coworker and I would always say, 'Make me feel good...make me feel good, Billy Bob, you son of a bitch!,' to crack each other up."

Three-panel scene: A seated woman and man converse. Woman says, "I want you to make me feel better," expressing emotional exhaustion
Three-panel scene: A seated woman and man converse. Woman says, "I want you to make me feel better," expressing emotional exhaustion

—carnahanad

10.Cruel Intentions (1999) — "Sarah Michelle Gellar saying, 'You can put it anywhere' while sticking her butt out was better than any sex scene in that movie."

Three scenes from a movie: a woman talking to a man in a bedroom setting, featuring dialogue about unattainable desire
Three scenes from a movie: a woman talking to a man in a bedroom setting, featuring dialogue about unattainable desire

—gmorkenstein

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11.Disclosure (1994) — "The movie stars Michael Douglas and Demi Moore, and not too long after it came out in 1994, it was on HBO. Being a newly minted teenager at the time, that was the first 'sex' scene I'd ever witnessed."

Images from a film scene showing two characters in an intense conversation. The dialogue involves emotional conflict and intimacy
Images from a film scene showing two characters in an intense conversation. The dialogue involves emotional conflict and intimacy

—chrisf4cdf2ec7e

12.Requiem for a Dream (2000) — "The very first one I thought of because it didn’t ask which movie sex scene was etched 'positively' into your mind."

A group of men cheering at a woman who looks exhausted and distressed
A group of men cheering at a woman who looks exhausted and distressed

—Manaze85

13.American Psycho (2000) — "'Don't just stare at it. Eat it!' American Psycho was the first time I saw a sex scene in a real movie that made me burst out laughing."

Three stills from a film scene: a woman looks perplexed as another poses in lingerie; a suited man refers to art, suggesting it be experienced deeply
Three stills from a film scene: a woman looks perplexed as another poses in lingerie; a suited man refers to art, suggesting it be experienced deeply

14.Y Tu Mamá También (2001) — "It was a formative viewing experience."

Three intimate scenes in a rustic room, depicting two people embracing and kissing. The setting includes a simple bed and vintage decor
Three intimate scenes in a rustic room, depicting two people embracing and kissing. The setting includes a simple bed and vintage decor

—trebole13

15.Wild Things (1998) — "The alt girl and the popular girl getting together and releasing the ultimate fantasy."

Three people in a tense discussion. One person declares: "We're in agreement... that from here on out... you do exactly as I say."
Three people in a tense discussion. One person declares: "We're in agreement... that from here on out... you do exactly as I say."

—no-tenemos-triko-tri

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16.Risky Business (1983) — "The subway train. If you know, then you know. 😬😉"

Three scenes from a dramatic film with characters in tense, intimate, and confrontational poses
Three scenes from a dramatic film with characters in tense, intimate, and confrontational poses

—psychicsinger155

17.Team America: World Police (2004) — "Top three of the most fucked up puppet sex scenes I have ever seen."

Three scenes featuring a stylized doll in various poses on a bed, creating playful and humorous scenarios
Three scenes featuring a stylized doll in various poses on a bed, creating playful and humorous scenarios

—akaKinkade

18.8 Mile (2002) — "The sex scene in 8 Mile left an impression on my teenage self."

Three film stills showing an intense, dramatic interaction between two characters, one with short hair and the other with blond hair
Three film stills showing an intense, dramatic interaction between two characters, one with short hair and the other with blond hair

—charminghouse64

19.Ghostbusters (1984) — "The ghost blowjob scene. The scene every child forgets, but every adult will never unsee."

A man lies on a couch, experiencing a supernatural event, with a shocked expression. Series of three images showing the sequence
A man lies on a couch, experiencing a supernatural event, with a shocked expression. Series of three images showing the sequence

—elinumber2

20.The Terminator (1984) — "The hottest sex scene, hands down, is the one in The Terminator that conceived John Connor."

Two people in an intimate scene, close and affectionate in a dimly lit room
Two people in an intimate scene, close and affectionate in a dimly lit room

—luxahoy

"That’s the best sex scene ever: The cinematography, the editing, but mainly the chemistry between the two actors completely justified a passionate sex scene in a sci-fi/action/horror movie."

—ananecdotebybreanna

21.Atonement (2007) — "In the library. It was so hot it was uncomfortable to watch in the theater. It was like watching porn with strangers."

Three film scenes: 1) Woman looking scared. 2) Child in vintage dress, saying "Someone's coming." 3) Woman climbing shelves, called "Cecilia."
Three film scenes: 1) Woman looking scared. 2) Child in vintage dress, saying "Someone's coming." 3) Woman climbing shelves, called "Cecilia."

—Ambystomatigrinum

22.Bound (1996) — "Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon. Not to be missed."

Two people engage in a romantic embrace and kiss in a dimly lit setting, wearing casual clothing
Two people engage in a romantic embrace and kiss in a dimly lit setting, wearing casual clothing

—creativekid167

23.Titanic (1997) — "It may be a cliché one, but it was the first one I remember. Didn’t expect it because I was in it for the boat. Instead, I learned that I like both men and women from it. Leo and Kate did something to me, man."

Steamy scene with a couple embracing closely, with the woman reassuring the man
Steamy scene with a couple embracing closely, with the woman reassuring the man

—annoyedgrunt420

24.Enemy at the Gates (2001) — "One of the most visceral, down and dirty, human scenes out there."

Three scenes: two people lie close on a bed; close-up of hands touching a shirt; hands holding tightly
Three scenes: two people lie close on a bed; close-up of hands touching a shirt; hands holding tightly

—graffiti_bridge

25.Watchmen (2009) — "I believe the flamethrower was canon in the comics. Pairing it with 'Hallelujah' was…a choice."

Three movie stills: a couple in an intimate moment; close-up of a woman's face in distress; a futuristic vehicle emitting flames
Three movie stills: a couple in an intimate moment; close-up of a woman's face in distress; a futuristic vehicle emitting flames

—CompetitiveProject4

26.Starship Troopers (1997) — "Mobile infantry (and Dina Myers) made me the man I am today!"

Two people embrace in an intimate scene, one lifting a shirt over the other's head, set in a dimly lit room with industrial decor
Two people embrace in an intimate scene, one lifting a shirt over the other's head, set in a dimly lit room with industrial decor

—The_Lazy_Samurai

27.Unfaithful (2002) — "The hallway sex scene."

A couple passionately embraces against a wall in a dimly lit room across three sequential panels
A couple passionately embraces against a wall in a dimly lit room across three sequential panels

—AbbreviationsGlad833

"And the bathroom sex scene. Basically, every sex scene."

—TwoIdleHands

28.A Fish Called Wanda (1988) — "Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline in A Fish Called Wanda. Now that is truly memorable."

A shirtless man with arms extended, tied up, sings a line from "Volare" in a dramatic scene
A shirtless man with arms extended, tied up, sings a line from "Volare" in a dramatic scene

—sparklesthecupcake

29.The Room (2003) — "You are my rose, you are my rose, you are my rose…"

A suggestive collage of intimate scenes between a couple, partially under sheets
A suggestive collage of intimate scenes between a couple, partially under sheets

—SenorMouse

30.The Big Easy (1986) — "I am SUPER old, but I'll never forget Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin in that scene."

Two people in intimate scenes on a bed, embracing and interacting closely
Two people in intimate scenes on a bed, embracing and interacting closely

—melissap61

31.Crank (2006) — "Sex in public, God that was hilarious."

A man and woman, both with ecstatic expressions, stand amid a cheering crowd at an energetic outdoor event
A man and woman, both with ecstatic expressions, stand amid a cheering crowd at an energetic outdoor event

—Brilliant_Park_2882

32.Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) — "Obviously we're sleeping on the chastity belt bit in Men In Tights. Massive giggle fit by a teenager. me."

A man is surprised to find a metal chastity belt with "Everlast" on a woman, expressing concern about discomfort
A man is surprised to find a metal chastity belt with "Everlast" on a woman, expressing concern about discomfort

—playoutside

33.Splice (2009) — "I just rewatched this movie the other night! The older you get, the more messed up that sex scene gets."

A fictional creature with a tail is depicted in a dimly lit barn, engaging in intimate and affectionate poses
A fictional creature with a tail is depicted in a dimly lit barn, engaging in intimate and affectionate poses

—promisingyoungwoman

34.Fear (1996) — "The rollercoaster scene from Fear was unforgettable. Wild."

A series of film stills depicting intimate moments between two people, with close-up shots of their faces and a tender touch
A series of film stills depicting intimate moments between two people, with close-up shots of their faces and a tender touch

—jealousmule817

35.Finally, Mulholland Drive (2001) — "RIP to David Lynch. I will NEVER forget being like 12 and just flipping through channels with my mom. Stumbled upon that film RIGHT before the first lesbian scene. I was absolutely mesmerized but was also trying to fumble for the remote to turn the movie off. My mom (who ALWAYS jokingly gave me a hard time about that kind of thing) quipped as I frantically shut the TV off, saying I must have been enjoying it. She wasn't wrong. I'm still so captivated by that whole scene and having the movie's full context later. It's so beautiful."

Two people sharing an intimate moment in bed, with close-up shots of them looking at each other and kissing
Two people sharing an intimate moment in bed, with close-up shots of them looking at each other and kissing

—KnewMedalPhan

Note: Some responses and submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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