THEY air well before the watershed, but sometimes soaps push the boundaries when it comes to sexy liaisons.
This week EastEnders fans nearly choked on their dinner when Kathy Beale shared a snog with Linda Carter’s mum Elaine Peacock on her hen do.
Kathy Beale enjoyed a snog with Elaine Peacock in EastEnders
It followed a game of Never Have I Ever – meanwhile her husband-to-be Rocky Cotton had a distinctly un-sexy stag go when his stripper got injured.
While Kathy’s steamy smooch ruffled a few feathers, it pales in comparison to these raunchy soap sex scenes from years gone by…
Taxi role play
Sharon Mitchell and Keanu Taylor are currently engaged in EastEnders – although he’s been stealing her money.
But when their affair began in 2018, behind her then-husband Phil Mitchell’s back, there were some very raunchy encounters.
One scene that left viewers in shock was when they got down and dirty in the back of his car in The Arches, enjoying a bit of role play, with him playing taxi driver and her the passenger.
As they kissed Sharon, then 49, asked where the then 19-year-old was going to take her and he replied: “I might take you South of the river.”
As she sat on the seat, she told him with a seductive look: “The thing is I don’t have any money, so how am I going to pay?”
As Keanu unzipped his jacket he said: “I’m sure we can figure something out,” before climbing on top of Sharon, who squealed with delight.
Sharon Mitchell got it on with Keanu Taylor in the car
The teenager pretended to be a taxi driver and Sharon his passenger
The car was then seen rocking as Sharon said: “I hope you don’t start doing this for all your customers,” and a breathless Keanu replied: “It’s a special rate just for you.”
Not long after, Sharon discovered she was pregnant.
Mucky Moira
Mucky Moira and Cain Dingle began their affair in his garage
She’s known as Mucky Moira – and there’s a reason why!
In 2011 Emmerdale fans went wild when the feisty farmer’s wife – played by Natalie J. Robb – had a steamy affair with naughty Cain Dingle.
They got it on everywhere, including, most memorably, in his garage.
And what started out as a fling became one of Emmerdale’s most enduring partnerships.
Shower sex
Jack Branning and Ronnie Mitchell got back together with a steamy shower romp
Jack Branning and Ronnie Mitchell had a very on-off relationship in EastEnders before her tragic death in 2018 – but when it was on, it was ON!
Back in 2016 the couple rekindled their relationship in a hotel room shower, in a scene that many viewers said verged on porn.
The pair ripped each other’s clothes off as the water cascaded over them, snogging passionately.
It’s just a shame he had to go and cheat on her with her sister…
Keeping it in the family
Jack also got it on with Ronnie’s sister Roxy Mitchell in the back office of the R&R
Yep, Jack also had his wicked way with Ronnie’s sister Roxy in 2016 – despite the fact she was dating Sean Slater.
And it was just as sexy, with the couple getting it on up against the wall of the office in the nightclub, then called R&R.
Although it was a drunken one-night-stand, as is the way with soaps, this one night of passion led Roxy to fall pregnant with daughter Amy.
Everything’s Rosie…
Helen Flanagan stripped down to a corset in Corrie
Helen Flanagan had some very sexy scenes as Rosie Webster in Coronation Street, so it’s not surprising her character eventually went off to be a glamour model.
During her time on the cobbles she stripped for a modelling shoot in the local paper and also tried to seduce Tony Gordon wearing a corset and suspenders.
But her naughtiest moment was so risque, some of it was edited out of the final episode.
In 2000 viewers saw a then 19-year-old Rosie walking past Michelle Connor and Luke Strong’s balcony with a bottle of wine, looking sad they’re together.
But the scene that was cut out – aired on social media later – actually saw Sophie opening up her coat to reveal she was wearing a corset, suspenders and heels!
Gorgeous Jorgie
Jorgie Porter had to get completely topless for a sex scene in Hollyoaks Later
She’s had many other raunchy scenes in the main show too
Hollyoaks used to have a spin-off called Hollyoaks Later, airing at 10pm rather than the usual 6.30pm, meaning there’d be much more swearing, sex and violence than usual.
And Jorgie Porter – who plays Theresa McQueen in Hollyoaks – is probably one of the only soapstars who’s ever gone completely topless, for this reason.
In 2012 Theresa and her then-boyfriend Joel Dexter were seen having a very hot and steamy sex session, and Jorgie wore nothing but a tiny thong and a pair of nipple pasties to film it.
Christmas come early
Eva Price gave Aidan Connor herself for Christmas
Aidan Connor and Eva Price – played by Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley – had a very sexual relationship in Corrie.
They were so into each other that Eva gave Aidan herself as a Christmas present in one episode.
Wearing a barely-there, silky negligee, she got all dressed up for her man, leading him into the bedroom.
Getting fruity
Max Branning had a shock when Becca surprised him with fruit and whipped cream
Like his brother Jack, Max Branning – played by Jake Wood – has been with nearly every woman on Albert Square at some point.
But one infamous moment was when Stacey Slater’s friend Becca Swanson decided she wanted a bit of the ginger fox for herself to see what all the fuss was about.
Becca decided to do what any sane person would do, and break into Max’s house to lie naked waiting for him on his kitchen table, covered in whipped cream and tinned fruit.
This crazy idea led a furious Max to kick her out – but only until a few days later when they did actually get it on.
Robron’s romping
Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle got it on everywhere, including a barn
One of Emmerdale fans’ favourite couples of all time was Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle AKA Robron.
And this was, in part, thanks to their raunchy scenes together which saw them hook up all over the village.
The first time they got together was in Cain’s garage, but they also slept together on top of a load of hay stacks in a barn, as well as in a posh hotel.
Steamy threesome
Neighbours aired a threesome in very shocking scenes
A steamy threesome scene may not be the first thing you’d expect to see when you tune into an episode of Neighbours.
That’s exactly what viewers got when Amy Greenwood (Jacinta Stapleton), Levi (Richie Morris), and Ned (Ben Hall) ended up in bed together.
The two men were both in a casual relationship with Amy which made things super awkward between them.
It wasn’t long before Ned figured out a way to ease the tension among them – a polyamorous affair.
Although Amy and Levi were not initially sold on the idea, they eventually came around to it – leading to one of the most talked about scenes in the soap’s history.
All revved up
Stephanie Davis made a return to Hollyoaks with a very sexy scene in the car
Stephanie Davis’ Hollyoaks character Sinead O’Connor was known for her man-eating ways, even once tempting her step-dad Tony Hutchinson into an affair.
So when she returned to the soap in 2018, after a few years away, her first scene back was always going to be raunchy.
It started with her meeting Sami Maalik (Rishi Nair) during Storm Belinda, and him offering her a lift.
He then braved the rain to fix his car after it broke down, leading him to get soaked and strip off his wet clothes, revealing his six-pack.
This led to a steamy romp in the car, and Sinead saying: “You know what they say about avoiding hypothermia. You’ve got to take off all your clothes and then you’ve got to push your bodies together for the heat.” Science, that.
Lesbian dream
In Neighbours, Elly Conway had a lesbian sex dream about Chloe Brennan
Neighbours star Jodie Gordon often ranks high as one of the most stunning women in soap, so it comes as no surprise that her sexy scene with stunning April Rose Pengilly made headlines.
It all began when Jodie’s Elly Conway nodded off during an afternoon pampering session with Chloe Brennan.
She found herself dreaming about enjoying a sensual moment with her pal, kissing passionately while wearing nothing but towels.
Caught in the act
Kate Connor and Rana Nazir were found getting it on in the back of a van
Kate Connor (Faye Brookes) and Rana Nazir (Bhavna Limbachia) looked like they’d go the distance before Rana tragically died in Kate’s arms.
Due to the fact Rana was married to Zeedan Nazir, they were hooking up in secret for a long time, with Rana also taking ages to confess her true feelings.
But before long they couldn’t keep their hands off each other.
One night after sharing a drink together, they got it on in the back of a van – only for mechanic Luke Britton to discover them in a state of undress.
