EXCLUSIVE The VERY surprising sex secrets of the real-life Bridgerton: Historian reveals the TRUTH about Regency-era romps - from widespread brothels to rampant STIs Historian Esmé Louise James is lifting the lid on sex in the Regency era She reveals the truth about sex during that time - comparing it to Bridgerton READ MORE: Bridgerton brings back the 'Bonkerton' factor By Esmé Louise James For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:06 BST, 13 June 2024 | Updated: 20:14 BST, 13 June 2024 e-mail 7 View comments Netflix series Bridgerton made a return to its X-rated roots this week with the premiere of the second half of season three - which treated viewers to a raunchy six-minute romp between actors Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton. So saucy was the sex scene that lead actress Nicola, who plays the part of Penelope Featherington, revealed that the duo actually broke the chaise lounge on which they filmed it.
Having promised viewers the 'steamiest season yet', Netflix certainly had its work cut out for it in order to top the infamously-X-rated first season romance between Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page. Needless to say, Bridgerton has crafted quite the salacious and extravagant image of Regency-era high society - but just how close to historical fact are these scenes of sex and scandal? A historian is now revealing the truth about sex in the Regency era - as Bridgerton returns to screens with a salacious six-minute sex scene The second half of season three of the hit series premi.
