What about other garments?
These options are especially useful for people with penises. For those with breasts, the adhesive nipple covers or strapless bras you might wear with a sleeveless or backless dress will do, acting magazine Backstage explained.
Meanwhile, the strapless thongs Dr Steinrock mentioned earlier can work for those with vaginas too – these are called “shibues”, while those designed for penises are nicknamed “hibues”.
In less exposed scenes, briefs and shorts can be used instead.
Intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis shared with Backstage that during sex scenes, “We take a shibue, open it up, and put a silicone guard underneath so everyone becomes like a Barbie doll.”
No matter what you’re wearing, though, the expert stressed that tape and body-safe adhesive are key.
“Whether they’re adding an extra layer of protection or ensuring the pieces stay in place, sticker, liquid, and tape adhesives are vital. They will be part of any costume department and/or intimacy coordinator’s go-bag (alongside wet wipes and baby oil),” the publication reads.
