Exploring the Most Sensual Moments in Bridgerton: Kathony, Polin, and Beyond

Bridgerton fans love many parts of the show, but there's a special allure to the steamy sex scenes. Some viewers adore the chaste courtship rituals, but most can't get enough of the passionate moments - even the cast can't stop talking about them.

Phoebe Dynevor, the season 1 leading lady, shared her admiration for Daphne's coming-of-age story and her sexual awakening. She mentioned her first scene in episode six, where Simon is going down on Daphne, during an interview with Grazia UK in December 2020. Dynevor expressed how safe and enjoyable the scene felt, comparing the choreography to a stunt or a dance. She found it surprising that such scenes were not common in the past.

In preparation for season 2, showrunner Chris van Dusen discussed the decision to take the series in a new direction with the graphic love scenes.

"We never focused on quantity," the creator shared with reporters in March 2022. "Our approach to intimacy on the show remains the same as in season 1. We use these intimate scenes to advance the storyline and convey emotions. Our goal is to tell a story, not just include intimate moments for the sake of it."

Dusen explained further, "Each scene serves a larger purpose in the narrative. This season, we explore a different story with new characters. We follow Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley) primarily in the second season, which sets it apart from Daphne and Simon. This aspect excites me about the project, as we get to delve into unique love stories of various characters season after season."

Season 3 seemed to return to its roots with Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) sharing many steamy moments.

Scroll down for the steamiest Bridgerton moments throughout the seasons:

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Bridgerton's Steamiest Sex Scenes Throughout the Seasons: Kathony, Polin and More

Bridgerton fans enjoy many aspects of the show but there's just something about those sex scenes.

Many viewers enjoyed the wholesome courtship traditions in the Netflix show, while others were captivated by the more intimate moments - a sentiment shared by the cast themselves.

Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne in season 1, expressed her admiration for the character's journey of self-discovery and exploration of her sexuality. She mentioned that her first scene, in episode six, involved a passionate moment with Simon, portrayed by Regé-Jean Page. Dynevor shared in an interview with Grazia UK in December 2020 that the experience felt safe and enjoyable, likening the scene to a carefully choreographed stunt or dance. She also noted her surprise that such scenes were not more common in the past.

Showrunner Chris van Dusen shared some insights about the direction of the series for season 2, particularly regarding the depiction of intimate scenes.

"It's not about how many intimate scenes we have," Chris van Dusen explained during a press conference in March 2022. "Our approach to showing intimacy on the show remains consistent with season 1. We use these scenes to convey a narrative and move the story forward. We never include intimate scenes just for the sake of it, and that won't change."

Dusen explained that this season has a different focus with new characters like Anthony and Kate taking the lead role instead of Daphne and Simon. He finds it exciting to tell unique love stories of different characters each season, keeping the storyline fresh and engaging.

In Season 3, Colin and Penelope are seen sharing many passionate moments, bringing back the essence of the show to its original roots.

Scroll down for the steamiest Bridgerton moments throughout the seasons: