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In an interview someone mentioned a protection used when filming scenes featuring simulated sex for mainstream movies. Is there an image of such a contraption? I'm curious how this works.

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    I've merged both my comments into an answer. Whatever anyone thinks of the names; that's what they're called.
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    Nov 1, 2021 at 13:51

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The male item of costume is called, rather unceremoniously, a cock sock. The female, a snatch patch.
Like it or lump it, that's what they're called.

Basically, a flesh-coloured piece of rather thick material, more like a wash-leather than woven material. The male version is a simple bag with an elastic pull-tie at the top. The female version is flat-ish and is stuck on with adhesive. [I've never actually seen one of these up close - it's not something you really ask about].
I don't think pictures or detailed fitting instructions would be necessary or quite appropriate.

These days due to fashion, quite often a merkin is added, especially for period drama, to give that authentic look.

Anecdotally, though cock socks come in two sizes, costume will always offer the large. You can have a medium if you ask. They don't make small.

If anyone needs citation further than, "I've worn one" ;) then see Cosmopolitan - 10 Surprising Facts About How Hollywood Sex Scenes Really Get Made

This is a bag of marbles. Use your imagination.

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Unsurprisingly, if you google 'cock sock' you will struggle to find the simple flesh-coloured ones used for filming. You will find, errmm… more ornate ones, usually being worn. You've been warned.

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