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Why Nicola Coughlan’s 6-minute sex scene in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 is both 'empowering' and incredibly hot

Fans can't stop gushing over the longest sex scene ever in the history of Netflix's 'Bridgerton'

LONDON, ENGLAND: Netflix's 'Bridgerton' levels up in Season 3 by delivering the longest sex scene of the entire show. As Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton take center stage this season, their raging lust becomes the hottest topic of discussion among fans.

Penelope and Colin's carriage scene in Season 3 Part 1 climax had left fans craving for more. Fulfilling their expectations, Shondaland delivers close to six minutes of sex scene of the new couple.

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton deliver explicit sex scenes in 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Fans don't have to wait for too long to see Penelope and Colin in action. Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton deliver an elaborate intimate scene within a few minutes of Part 2's opening episode.

A day after the proposal and the steamy moment in the carriage, Colin takes Penelope to see the Bridgerton property that would become their home after their marriage.

While alone, they both look at each other in the mirror and Colin starts touching Penelope. He then undresses Penelope completely and then begins to slowly strip to take things forward.

While male lead characters have often appeared shirtless in the series, this marks the first instance where a female lead has been fully nude for the camera.

Colin and Penelope then make love for the first time. Penelope is nervous and excited at the same time, while Colin, being a true gentleman, takes things slowly.

The scene is not only sensual but also as authentic as it can be. Despite being a virgin, she expresses her desire to actively participate in the act, contrasting with the approach of the previous lead couple's first times.

Fans can't get over Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington's sex scene in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode 5

'Bridgerton' exceeded fans' expectations by delivering a long and passionate love-making scene of Colin and Penelope.

Shortly after the episodes were released on Netflix, elated fans took to the micro-blogging site X to share their views. One fan wrote, "I’m absolutely captivated by how sensual and beautiful Colin and Penelope’s first time is. I’ll never be over this. THEY LOOK LIKE A RENAISSANCE PAINTING.

Overwhelmed by the passion and innocence in the scene, a fan said, "My tears dropped a bit, I stopped in the middle to breathe, this scene is just," while another fan added, "I don’t know why I feel so happy for a character’s first time but man I was like get it girl!!!"

Fans have praised Nicola Coughlan for her bold performance at the age of 37. They appreciate how the scene promotes body positivity and challenges traditional body standards.

One fan wrote, "My gosh. My GOSH. I am speechless. What an extraordinary season. #bridgertons3 was something so profound, brave and joyous. I am in awe. Congratulations everyone. Special congratulations and thanks to wonderful Nicola Coughlan, aka Lady Whistledown, aka Penelope Bridgerton."

"I know people may not like Penelope that much but Nicola Coughlan is a goddess and such a positive role model for women who don’t look the way society says they should and she’s absolutely gorgeous," appreciated another fan.

Another fan wrote, "They were so into each other gaaaah I’m obsessed." "I literally DO NOT NEED ANYTHING ELSE," added another.

Even the readers of Julia Quinn's books are happy as the Netflix adaptation beautifully portrays Polin's passionate romance. Emphasizing the same, one fan wrote, "How are we supposed to move past this scene. beautiful writing and we got so much book content."

The way Colin asks "May I?" before making love to Penelope truly makes him our favorite from now on. Appreciating the details of his character, a fan wrote, "I just can't get over S3 EP5. Ladies and Gentlemen, Colin fckn Bridgerton, showing the boys at the back again how badly needed and how fckn sexy CONSENT is."

"Nicola Coughlan did not lie. this was truly the BEST sex scene of the Bridgerton universe and just like Penelope i too was left wanting more of it," wrote another fan.

How to stream 'Bridgerton'?

'Bridgerton' is a historical romance show exclusively made for Netflix. Based on Julia Quinn's book series, Netflix has rolled out three seasons yet while a few more are already in the works.

All episodes of 'Bridgerton' Season 1, 2, and 3 are available to stream on Netflix.

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