30 Actors Share What It’s Really Like to Film a Sex Scene

Most actors are capable of pulling off sex scenes, but it takes a very skilled one to make the scene convincing enough so that it feels real to the viewer. As watchers, sex scenes can appear relatively hot or painfully awkward based on a number of factors. Whether it lacks chemistry or is thwarted by overt exaggeration, sex scenes can be difficult to...pull off.

The story behind filming these seemingly erotic moments is not always what we think them to be, and to prove this, we've gathered testimonials from your favorite actors on their experiences filming scenes during their career. From awkward co-star encounters to the banes of "vag pads" and "peen socks," theses celebs have all experienced the highs and lows of getting it on for the camera.

Click through our gallery above to get a better idea of what it's really like to get down on camera.