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Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

Two intimacy coordinators reveal what actually happens behind the scenes of film and TV's most iconic intimate moments.

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We're Ariel and Morgan, two professional intimacy coordinators who choreograph sex scenes for film and TV. We pull back the curtain on how intimacy is really made—from the awkward logistics to the craft that makes it look effortless.

On Faking It, we break down:

Heated Rivalry: the back arch, the bed share, and why good gay sex wins over hockey
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
PEN15's honest depiction of teenage arousal

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Behind-the-scenes secrets, absurd Hollywood stories, real talk about love and sex, and a front-row seat to the art of pretending.

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Faking It with Ariel and Morgan

From Nightmare to Nirvana | "Insecure" Sex Scenes Have The Range

February 25, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 15

0:00 | 36:28

Insecure Season 4 has two wildly different intimacy moments: a jealousy-fueled nightmare and a tender reunion. Two intimacy coordinators break down the range.

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Insecure has range. Chaotic fantasy. Tender reunion. Sometimes in the same season.

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 works
The universality of the phrase, "pop the tags"
The crackling eye contact, breath work, and micro-choices that make Issa and Lawrence's reunion explode
Tender Black love on screen and why we don't see enough of it
The position change that tells you exactly who's in control

A masterclass in storytelling through intimacy

This 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:

Episode 4 (Lowkey Feelin' Myself): 11:53
Episode 8 (Lowkey Happy): 25:17

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Insecure (Season 4) | Creators: Issa Rae, Larry Wilmore | HBO

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