It's common for actors to get aroused while filming sex scenes, and it can put an entire production on hold

• David Thackeray, an intimacy coordinator, explained how arousal is handled behind the scenes.
• Though an actor's arousal during sex scenes can put a production on hold, it's normal and expected.
• Approaching arousal with professionalism and ample communication is key during production.

Sex scenes are commonplace in many films and television shows, but the process of capturing one can be more complex when an actor becomes aroused on set.