These days, when it's time to settle down to movie night with your significant other, turning on Netflix is pretty standard protocol. It’s an easy, go-to move after a long day, but let’s be honest — most people get caught up watching the same old shows they watch during normal weeknights. If you’re trying to create a date night atmosphere, perhaps it's time to take things up a notch and start watching something from Netflix's “Steamy Romance” subgenre. When it comes to sexy movies for couples on Netflix, there are plenty of good options to choose from.
Porn is also an option, but it’s not necessarily for everyone, and you might want to leave that genre for another night. If all you want is a movie that will start a sensual conversation and make you feel a little hot, then it's best to start with movies that are sexy without being overtly explicit.
There are plenty of reasons to feel excited about this (besides the obvious appeal of a hot night in with your SO). Maybe you and your partner have experimented with watching feminist porn, but you’ve been interested in watching more sensual films about love and sex — the kind of movies that will introduce you to new topics to explore and allow you to better communicate about your wants and needs in bed. You never know what this viewing party might inspire in your sex life moving forward. To give your relationship a little extra spark, settle in for one of these sexy Netflix movies with your partner.
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Friendzone
This 2021 feel-good flick asks the question of what it takes to go from the friend zone to the end zone. Thibault is crushing hard on Rose, but he worries she sees him as more of a buddy than an actual boyfriend. But with the help of his three best girl friends, Thibault slowly learns how to turn on the charm, dress the part, and bring the sex appeal like never before. Friendzone is the perfect sweet and sexy blend for the viewers who want romance and a slow-burn, but with it’s fair share of skinny-dipping, salsa dancing, and sex scenes.
Frank is a talented chef who knows his way around a knife. Lola is a beautiful fashion designer with a dark past. Frank & Lola opens with their steamy hookup session, which Lola assumes will be a one-night stand but quickly turns serious. While they decide to wait to have sex until the next time they see each other, Frank begins to go down on Lola, during which she asks, “Maybe you could hold me down while you do it.” So, one minute into the movie, and you and your partner will probably be ready to shut the laptop closed and get into it yourselves. But if you do decide to keep watching, you’ll gain insight into Lola’s mysterious secrets, shocking infidelity, and a past that haunts her. Content warning: This film contains mentions of rape.
After getting dumped by his girlfriend of five years, Simon flees to Paris for perspective, but instead he finds a prostitute named Victoria. What starts as a sexual exchange between the two of them turns into a romantic relationship. Simon realizes that the men she is sleeping with are mostly all married, so he suggests that they work together to blackmail them and threaten to tell their wives of their infidelity. But not everything goes as planned, and Simon finds himself in Paris with quite the mess to clean up. Simon Killer is made for the thrill-seeker, but if you’re a fan of skipping to the dirty details, fast forward to 23 minutes in for the first of many sexy scenes.
Simon Killer is rated TV-MA.
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Lovebirds
A true hidden gem on Netflix right now, Lovebirdsis the raunchy rom com of your movie night dreams. Starring dynamic duo Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, this 2020 flick follows a long-term couple on the brink of a break-up. While driving home together after deciding it was time to cut the cord, they hit a biking pedestrian who happened to have been involved in a series of criminal events. Now stuck as accomplices in a messy crime scheme, the pair head out on a wild goose chase to clear their names and bring justice to the murders.
This 2019 film based on the novel Suck It, Ramona! follows high schooler Andrei as he goes from an inexperienced teen to a hot commodity in a love triangle. With raunchy party hookups, erotic narration, and foggy shower scenes, Oh, Ramona!puts the sex in sexually frustrated. Awkward and insecure Andrei first falls for Ramona, the most popular girl in school. But once he finally lands a make-out session with his dream girl, everything is not as it seems. In comes a blonde, angelic teen Andrei meets while on vacation, and the third point of the love triangle is complete. Oh, Ramona! is a laugh-out-loud film sure to arouse any audience.
This 2019 film is based on the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, a couple who risked their lives to marry each other in Spain in 1901. Given the illegality of same-sex marriages, Elisa posed as a man in order for the two to wed. But as neighbors and officials start to catch on, and violence ensues, the fate of the couple remains uncertain. A story of passionate, forbidden, and unconditional love, Elisa & Marcelais a period piece with an inspiring message. If historical significance isn’t your personal turn-on, don’t fret, because Elisa and Marcela is also infused with sexual tension and the relief that comes with it. See: 43 minutes into the film.
While it’s tempting to pull up Schitt’s Creek or The Office and get cozy with your partner, your favorite comfort shows aren’t going anywhere. So, if you’re looking for a new way to spice up your average movie night, these sexy movies for couples are a surefire way to initiate anything from sexy time to a conversation about what you want to try together. It’s time to heat up “Netflix and chill,” and these flicks are the perfect place to start.