15 Netflix Shows With the Hottest Sex Scenes You Need to Watch
The TV shows on Netflix are a main reason to love the streaming site. Sure, the movies are a huge draw, but there are plenty of shows you can binge in one weekend—which, let's be real, is what the streaming experience is all about. Some of those happen to be the sexiest shows on Netflix, and we happen to love a number of them.
Below, we've crowned the 15 sexiest shows on Netflix, all with super-hot moments. Whether you need to fill a dry-spell-induced void or are looking for inspiration for your next hookup, no matter what, these Netflix sex scenes are sure to W-O-W.
1. Marvel's Jessica Jones
Krysten Ritter stars as the titular character in this Netflix original, which is about a private-detective-turned-superhero with PTSD. Since she understandably, at times, needs to blow off some steam, Jones has a few sex scenes with Luke Cage, a totally jacked bartender whose muscles constantly threaten to shred his shirts into ribbons. As you'd expect, putting these two characters together results in some no-holds-barred encounters.
2. Being Mary Jane
Gabrielle Union stuns as high-powered TV anchor Mary Jane Paul. Mary Jane is all about being assertive in her work life, but in her off-time, she's basically looking for someone to sweep her off her feet. It just so happens that the guys in question usually try to do this by blowing her mind sexually, which is a nice bonus for viewers.
4. Orange Is The New Black
You've probably heard of OITNB, the wildly popular fictionalized version of Piper Kerman's memoir about getting locked up for drug trafficking. The show involves a ton of sex, both in real-time (between prison inmates) and in flashbacks to Piper's pre-prison life. Our favorite is a season three library scene between characters Piper and Alex. But don't speed ahead!
5. Scandal
As you may already know, Scandal is a Shonda Rhimes-created ratings bonanza, beloved for Kerry Washington's on-point portrayal of Olivia Pope, a “fixer“ who handles high-powered people's messes. When she's not rendezvousing with the president, she's knee-deep in a constant stream of surprising plot twists and heated sex scenes. Perhaps it will make you feel better about the current state of the union—or, alternatively, it might make you question what goes down in Capitol Hill now more than ever before. Either way, Washington's performance, both in and out of the sheets, is worth a watch.
6. How To Get Away With Murder
Another Shonda Rhimes gem, this one centers around Viola Davis' character Annalise Keating, a badass law professor with more than a few skeletons in her closet. Some of Annalise's sex scenes are so intense that Davis “threw out her back“ filming them, which is a good indication of how athletic the action really is. And even though her students are busy with classes and solving murders, they also participate in some X-rated extracurriculars themselves, whether they're trying to solve a case or because it's TV and everyone's gorgeous so that's how it goes.
7. Queer as Folk
Queer as Folk ran for five seasons in the early 2000s, and was revolutionarily the first hour-long primetime show to feature the sex lives of queer...folk. That being said, the show wasted no time with its portrayal of sex. “Guy-guy, girl-girl, group sex scenes—you never know what kind of sweaty, sensual sex scene you'll watch in an episode. Word of advice: Maaaaybe watch this with a blanket over your lap if you're with friends,“ one of our editors recommends.
8. The Tudors
According to this show, which focuses on Henry VIII's reign in 16th century England, everyone had a whole lot of sex in the olden days. Expect breathless dirty talk whispered in British accents, ripped bodices, and oh, Henry Cavill's naked butt.
9. Shameless
There are so many things to love about the spectacular U.S. adaptation of this U.K. show. Emmy Rossum stars as Fiona Gallagher, the eldest child in a brood born to an absentee mom and a father who struggles with addiction. Fiona takes on a lot of responsibility to care for her siblings, so when she lets loose, she really, truly, goes for it, if you know what we mean. We're talking sex that involves shattered kitchenware (though we'd recommend more shatter-proof toys, TBH).
10. Easy
OK, so we can't promise every sex scene in this Netflix original anthology series is something that will put you immediately in the mood, but the all-star cast, varying plot lines, entertaining characters, and plethora of hits-too-close-to-home scenarios totally makes up for it. Here's the gist: The entire series takes place in Chicago, but each 30-minute episode focuses on the love lives of different characters in all types of relationships. Some are married, some have kids, some want kids, others are heartbroken, others are falling in love for the first time. Something's bound to resonate with you, somewhere.
11. Luke Cage
Fans of Jessica Jones: Are you on the Luke Cage train, yet? You may have seen him get hot and heavy with Jones in her show, but now, after their breakup, he's got a show of his own—and plenty of sex to go along with it. For those previously unfamiliar with the Marvel universe character, Cage is a man with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin. Basically, the guy's invincible—and so is his ability to take multitudes of women to bed. They take their time with these sex scenes, too—you'll see lots of tush—so for those who really want to see it all go down, this one's for you.
12. Daredevil
Bless Marvel for providing us with all of this sexy TV content! Daredevil is about a blind lawyer who, by night, fights crime using his other heightened senses on the streets of New York City. Often, the sex between Daredevil and his partners is a solid combination of intense and romantic—the best kind, in my opinion. Three seasons later, Netflix cancelled the series—but there's enough sex in here to keep you going for a while.
13. The Borgias
This show might be the best option for a more old fashioned crowd; while the sex and romance are certainly no more G-rated than any other show, it follows a 16th century aristocratic family at the helm of the Roman Catholic empire. So for those who want their moments of intimacy interspersed with a mediocre history lesson, look no further. There's even a suspenseful impending incest plotline between siblings Cesare and Lucrezia. Will they? Won't they? You'll have to wait and see.
14. The L Word
In The L Word, many dynamics are at play: Think of the show as queer Friends, where everyone congregates in a local café but with way more drama and heavier, more realistic life conflicts. There are so many affairs between characters that there's even a chart—actually referred to as The Chart—mapping them all. The L Word was the first broadcast television show to focus on openly lesbian characters. So, if you don't watch for the sex—which is great, BTW—then at least watch for the cultural significance of it all.
15. Elite
Imagine Gossip Girl meets Riverdale but set in Spain. That's essentially Elite in a nutshell. We don't want to give any spoilers, but we will say the first episode provides you with this: Three working class teenagers are transferred to an elite prep school; there's a murder, and you don't know who's dead or who did it. There's also a coming of age party, a lot of alcohol, and some pretty heated guy-guy, guy-girl-guy, and guy-girl fornication.
