We love a rom-com as much as the next person, but sometimes, all we want to do is watch some pure, unadulterated sex scenes. So long as a rogue sexy movie scene doesn’t ambush you whilst watching what you thought was an innocent movie with your family, we’re all for being transported to the land of lust in the form of a movie sex scene.

And while sex is sex, that’s not to say that all sexy movie scenes are created equal. We all know that there are some which go the distance in terms of getting pulses racing, and getting us hot under the collar, but others take a slightly different approach with such heart-pumping tension and subtle body movements that they leave you feeling like you might need a lie down.

Whether you’re watching solo, getting in the mood with a date (hello, Netflix and chill!), or looking for options for a girl’s night with your pals, there is something about a perfect sexy movie scene that makes us weak at the knees. Sure, you can check out the sexiest movies on Netflix to stream or even some erotic thrillers for a darker twist, but we have pulled together a list of the more specific moments in some of our favourite films that you can enjoy.

These scenes are just as steamy, passionate, and undoubtedly sexy, as when they first landed on the silver screen. So, snuggle down with some popcorn (or maybe your favourite silent sex toy – hey, we’re not judging), and enjoy the sexiest movie scenes straight out the gate. Who needs porn when Netflix and chill exists, right? Without further ado, here are the 25 sexiest movie scenes of all time.

Gabriella Ferlita, former Contributing Associate Editor at POPSUGAR UK, has over three years of Gen-Z lifestyle publication experience. She’s penned articles on entertainment, women’s health, relationships, beauty, and news. Previously, she advocated for women’s and LGBTQ+ issues at a social-first outlet’s Communities Desk. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan UK, Glamour UK, and more. A First Class Honours graduate from The University of Roehampton, London, she’s also a proud owner of a Toyger cat named Clarence.

Charithra Chandran and Sebastian Croft want you to have fun watching their latest film. The duo are starring as best friends and potential lovers, Amelia Brown and Archie Arnold, in Prime Video’s coming-of-age romantic comedy “How To Date Billy Walsh.” Amelia and Archie roam the halls of Heathbrook Academy navigating their first experiences of love, lust and friendship breakups. Watching it feels like a blast from the past, like watching those classic rom-coms from the 2000s and early 2010s. “How To Date Billy Walsh” is quirky, light-hearted and a bit silly — all the perfect ingredients you need for a successful teen rom-com.

For those of you who know Croft from the critically acclaimed queer drama series “Heartstopper” — playing the manipulative and toxic Ben Hope — this role is a complete change of tone and might surprise you. “Archie is just a silly character,” he says. “It’s lovely to do something different. It’s so nice to play a warm and over-the-top character after diving into something quite different and very serious with “Heartstopper”.”

In recent years, we’ve seen a shift within British rom-coms — we are seeing a lot more diversity, something that was often missing in the 2000s and 2010s. Following on from the success of richly diverse romantic coming-of-age stories like “One Day”, “Rye Lane” and “Heartstopper”, “How To Date Billy Walsh” is another great example of inclusivity within the genre. For young people of colour and those within the LGBTQ+ community in the UK, there is so much good that comes from seeing themselves at the centre of these love stories and being desired.

Chandran is of British South-Asian descent and has always been very vocal about the need for greater diversity. She tells POPSUGAR UK: “We actually asked our director Alex Pillai [whose credits include “Riverdale,” “Bridgerton,” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”] about how he chose the cast and it was always about selecting the best person for the role. However, I think if their personal identity can add to the role and make it richer, then that’s really beautiful.”

She continues: “I think there’s something incredibly bold about having such a diverse group of individuals, both in the main cast and the supporting cast of this film, but also just making it seem really normal. This is the world that we live in today. This is how we want the world to be – and look how great it’s turned out.” Croft agrees: “It is normal! If you want to make a film like this, about what it’s like being a teenager and falling in love right now, this is the way to do it. We’re really owning diversity in this film.”

Many of us were first introduced to Chandran as the dutiful sister Edwina Sharma in “Bridgerton” series two. This year we have watched the actress transition from ensemble character to leading lady – from “How To Date Billy Walsh” to starring in the West End in “Instructions For A Teenage Armageddon,” and Chandran is taking it all in her stride. “There’s a sense of responsibility, passion, and an aspect of leadership as well,” she says. “For a lot of the cast, this was their first credit and the experience was really new to them. Sebastian and I took it upon ourselves to make sure that not only we were having a good time and doing our best work, but making sure that everyone else felt super protected and loved.” She adds: “That is a core part of leading a show that isn’t often talked about, because it’s behind the scenes.”

If you’re wondering if filming the rom-com was as much fun as it is to watch, the answer is a definite yes. Chandran reveals: “All the cast are super close because we shot half the time in the countryside in the north of England, we were fairly isolated so we all stayed together. It really did feel like we were boarding school together; we went on nights out and had dinner together pretty much every single day.” Croft adds: “There was a lot of mischief that went on.”

Starring in a rom-com was a bucket list for both Croft and Chandran. She muses: “As a young actor, being in a romantic comedy is the dream. Imagine looking back at your career 20 years down the line — we actually got to do a teen rom-com together.” Pretty iconic if you ask us.

“How To Date Billy Walsh” launches on Prime Video on Friday 5th April.

Aaliyah Harry (she/her) is the associate editor at POPSUGAR UK. She writes extensively across lifestyle, culture and beauty. Aaliyah also has a deep passion for telling stories and giving voice to the voiceless. Previously, she has contributed to Refinery29, Grazia UK and The Voice Newspaper.