The show treated self-love like the national anthem of Litchfield. From Sophia’s quiet moments of privacy to Maritza’s “plastic spoon” scene, the writers made it clear: when you’re locked up, you get creative. And honest? It was refreshing to watch women—especially women of color, queer women, and trans women—be shown as sexual beings with desires, not just punchlines or victims.
All 50 Sex Scenes on 'Orange Is the New Black' Ranked!
Heck, even the guards got in on the action. Remember Joe Caputo? The guy had a sex life so sad it made me want to send him a care package of Viagra and therapy coupons.
But here’s the real magic of the show.
It normalized that sex in prison is a thing, and it’s not always dirty or dark. Sure, there were awful moments—like the forced sex work, the abuse by guards, and the heartbreaking power dynamics. But the show balanced that with consensual, joyful, even silly sex. Two women hooking up in the chapel? That was a tiny rebellion against a system that wanted them silent and broken.
And can we talk about Big Boo for a second? Her sex positivity was a force of nature. She walked into that cafeteria like she owned the place, and her scenes—whether with a dildo or a new girlfriend—were a masterclass in owning your body and your desires. She made me want to stand up and clap. (And maybe also buy a better vibrator.)
One of the most underrated moments? The scene with Maritza and Flaca in the greenhouse. It wasn’t even explicit—just a moment of soft, playful intimacy. It reminded us that even in the most sterile, gray spaces, a little tenderness can bloom. Literally. They were in a greenhouse!
All 50 Sex Scenes on 'Orange Is the New Black' Ranked!
