The 20 Hottest Sex Scenes From Game of Thrones

When you play the game of thrones, you either win or you die. But you get to f*ck a lot first. So . . . it's kinda worth it. Game of Thrones is known for its gratuitous amounts of nudity and raunchy sex, so what better way to remember the series than with a roundup of the wildest, weirdest, hottest, and most memorable sex scenes? Go forth and be prepared for butts — lots of butts — but be very careful if you're looking at this at work or around, uh, your parents.

Additional reporting by Maya Berry

01
Arya and Gendry's Steamy Reunion
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Arya and Gendry's Steamy Reunion

Some fans have been rooting for these childhood crushes for a long time. After some serious flirting between them in the first episode of season eight, they proved that what used to be puppy love is now much more intense.

02
Jon and Dany Finally Give the People What They Want
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Jon and Dany Finally Give the People What They Want

Jaime and Cersei's incest just seems wrong, but fans didn't have any problem cheering on Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen when the two finally show their feelings for each other in the most physical of ways. Despite the ominous narration that accompanies the moment (which reveals that they're related), the scene is still as sexy as we hoped it'd be.

03
Missandei and Grey Worm's Sweet Encounter
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Missandei and Grey Worm's Sweet Encounter

Missandei and Grey Worm's sex scene in the second episode of season seven shows viewers a softer side of romance that we aren't used to seeing in the show. The two have mutual respect and understanding of each other, which makes the interaction a positive sexual experience (something rarely seen on Game of Thrones). Instead of just a "sex scene," it's actually more of a "love scene," something we'd like to see even more of between our favorite characters.

04
Khal Drogo and the Khaleesi: The Early Days
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Khal Drogo and the Khaleesi: The Early Days

No one loves Drogo more than we do — RIP, our Dothraki dreamboat — but even we can admit that the early days of the relationship with Dany were pretty rough. Literally. The scene when Drogo takes young Daenerys from behind is memorable because of its brutality, but luckily the Mother of Dragons takes matters (among other things) into her own hands not long after.

05
The Knight of Flowers Has Himself a Future King
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The Knight of Flowers Has Himself a Future King

This sweet scene between Loras Tyrell and Renly Baratheon is full of adorable banter, some good ol' body shaving, and a blow job.

06
Viserys Gets Off Before Getting Offed
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Viserys Gets Off Before Getting Offed

Ugh, Viserys. What's to like? Well, I guess we should ask Doreah, who bangs him in a bathtub not too long before Drogo crowns the jerk in molten gold. Good riddance to the Beggar King.

07
Dany's Lesson
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Dany's Lesson

Daenerys Targaryen and her handmaiden Doreah do not actually do the deed, but the scene where Dany gets schooled on how to take control over Drogo in the bedroom was as hot as any lovemaking we've seen on the show.

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Daenerys Rides Drogo
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Daenerys Rides Drogo

Doreah's lessons definitely paid off. The khaleesi shows Drogo that she's a queen in the bedroom when she rides him as well as she rides Silver. We're guessing he saw plenty of suns and stars.

09
The King of the North Gets Some Action Down South
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The King of the North Gets Some Action Down South

Robb Stark finally gets it on with his lady love, Talisa Maegyr, when the two admit their true feelings for each other, despite Robb's marriage contract with the Freys. What was the worst thing that could happen, right?! Don't answer that.

10
Jon Snow Knows Some Things
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Jon Snow Knows Some Things

Ygritte is always eager to inform Jon Snow about how little he knows, but it appeared he was a natural at one very important thing. Breaking his Night's Watch vows, he has very hot cave sex with her — and regardless of the consequences, we'd guess it was probably worth it.

11
Renly and Loras Pitch a Tent
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Renly and Loras Pitch a Tent

So, even though technically at this point Renly is married to Margaery — who happens to be Loras's sister — it doesn't take away from the fact that two hot guys are doing hot things in a tent. We approve.

12
Oberyn Wants His Cake and Olyvar, Too
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Oberyn Wants His Cake and Olyvar, Too

Oberyn's fluid sexuality is admirable, and he isn't picky when it comes to his lovers — as long as they are beautiful. Olyvar asks him if he prefers men or women, and Oberyn tells him that having a preference means missing out on half the world's pleasure, adding that when it comes to war he chooses sides, but when it comes to love, he doesn't. Point well made, sir.

13
The Red Woman, Gendry, and Leeches
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The Red Woman, Gendry, and Leeches

What makes a sex scene even sexier? Uh — apparently leeches, according to the resident crazy redhead Melisandre. She seduces Gendry, bastard son of Robert Baratheon, and then she ties him up and covers him in bloodsucking beasts to take his blood for a ritual.

14
Ramsay Makes It With Myranda
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Ramsay Makes It With Myranda

Bolton's bastard bangs his lover Myranda after he castrates Theon Greyjoy and after she shoots down his other bedwarmer Tansy and watches her get mauled to death. Sweet couple.

15
Oberyn's Orgy
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Oberyn's Orgy

Pretty much anytime Oberyn and Ellaria are around each other the sexual tension is tangible. The most memorable sex scene between the paramour and the prince is the orgy that included the prostitute Olyvar — but it is certainly not the only memorable one with these two.

16
Podrick Gets Aplenty
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Podrick Gets Aplenty

Podrick was Tyrion's extremely loyal squire, and while some bosses would offer monetary bonuses or maybe a day off for their services, Tyrion offered Pod women. Lots of them. Let's see Brienne try and up that ante.

17
Stannis and Melisandre Conceive a Creature
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Stannis and Melisandre Conceive a Creature

We knew it was coming, but we still cringed when Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre finally did it — mainly because of the crazy shadow creature conceived from the encounter. Although the table sex itself was arguably pretty hot.

18
Tyrion and Shae . . . Pretty Much Always
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Tyrion and Shae . . . Pretty Much Always

Tyrion is no stranger to brothels with beaucoup de scantily clad women ready and willing to please him, but his love affair with Shae really tugged at our heartstrings. All of their encounters were sexy, sweet, and dynamic. Until Shae went and ruined everything.

19
Loras Tyrell and Olyvar
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Loras Tyrell and Olyvar

Spy and prostitute Olyvar poses as Loras Tyrell's squire, and after sparring verbally at a match, the two take their sparring to the bedroom, despite Loras's impending nuptials — a secret Olyvar delivers promptly to Littlefinger.

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Daario and Dany Don't
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Daario and Dany Don't

We don't get to see these two do the deed, but we'll leave it up to our imaginations.