Sometimes you just need a good spanking scene in a movie or TV show. Or how about some casual S&M? The good news are there's a whole host of incredible scenes to look out for, from Along Came Polly to A Dangerous Method with Keira Knightley.
1. Mr & Mrs Smith
Angelina Jolie unleashes her inner dominatrix in Mr & Mrs Smith during an early scene, which sees the assassin channel her sexy side during a job. With the PVC corset, the incredible hair and the excessive whipping, it's pretty apparent Mrs Smith's COMPLETELY in control of the situation, right up to her impressive exit out of the window.
2. Along Came Polly
From the outrageously sexy to the, er outrageously awkward now. Ben Stiller's insurance risk assessment expert attempts to unleash his inner wildcat by spanking Jennifer Aniston. She's not exactly receptive, they discuss the matter at hand (literally) and move on. Awkward - horribly awkward - but we still love it.
3. Secretary
Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader's dominant-submissive relationship is considered one of the most arousing ever seen on screen. Thanks to both that infamous spanking to the sweet sex scene at the end, this one manages to approach BDSM without being exploitative or prudish - creating something tender (no pun intended), affecting and, at times, hilarious. Stick it on your must-watch list, stat!
4. The Big Bang Theory
Yup, The Big Bang Theory made this S&M list - and it's all thanks to Sheldon, without a single trace of irony, spanking girlfriend Amy's bottom for being a bad girl. It's probably a bit more of a realistic look at how regular, not-from-Hollywood couples incorporate some of the less hardcore S&M elements into their relationship - and it's nice to see that Amy is enjoying it just as much as Sheldon!
5. A Dangerous Method
Keira Knightley's character Sabrina is definitely a fan of spanking and bondage in this period drama (despite gasping out from the shock of each slap) as seen by the fact she watches how her body responds in the mirror.
The actor later told Culture magazine she had a shot of vodka before the scene for a touch of dutch courage, explaining, "We only had one or two shots maximum. It was a vodka shot to calm our nerves and away you go really. Then we had Champagne. We drank quite a lot of Champagne actually. You can count on Michael [Fassbender, who played Carl Jung opposite Knightley] to buy a bottle of champagne when one is required. The vodka and Champagne is a good combination."
6. Alias
Jennifer Garner's character went undercover as a dominatrix in this episode of Alias - leading to one of the worst German accents we've heard in a while but, more importantly, one of the sneakiest double crossings to date. Yup, while Jen may look like your average whip-em-and-strip-em kinda gal, she's just there to help her partner get some incriminating evidence on resident baddy of the hour. Smart work, JG!
7. Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives was great, wasn't it? Peeking inside the closed curtains of suburban homes allowed us to examine so many secrets close up. But, from murders to affairs with the gardener, nothing was ever quite as gasp-worthy as the discovery that Bree's hubby Rex was paying a woman to, quite literally, walk all over him.
8. One Night At McCool's
Liv Tyler DEFINITELY took control of this situation, didn't she? Making the art of S&M look easier and sexier than ever, she donned a tight PVC costume for that scene - which showed her straddling a 'bottom' and delivering some pretty sexy whiplash in the process.
9. Head In The Clouds
This one looks pretty intense, doesn't it? Although nobody can say that Charlize Theron wasn't giving him exactly what he wanted - after all, he put the riding crop in her hand. And, despite the grimacing, we definitely detect a glimmer of sexual satisfaction as she delivers each blow.
10. Secret Diary Of A Call Girl
Now THIS is one of our favourite S&M scenes, not least of all because it shows the transformation from everyday girl to dominatrix in just a few short scenes. From chatting on the phone in her jeans to silently staring down at her client as she brandishes a whip. It feels, to be honest, like one of the most realistic S&M moments ever shown on telly.
11. Fifty Shades Of Grey
Every. Single. Scene. Fifty Shades Of Grey follows Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) as he introduces her to the world of S&M with his infamous 'Red Room'.
12. Bonding
Netflix's dark comedy Bonding has two series, and follows grad student Tiff who's moonlighting as a dominatrix in NYC. When she reconnects with a school friend who recently game out as gay, the pair become an unlikely business pairing - with Pete taking on her assistant role. Expect a bit of a giggle in between BDSM scenes.