Sophie Turner says ‘Game of Thrones’ was her ‘sex education’

Sophie Turner plays Sansa Stark in HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”  Image from HBO

Aside from its wide array of memorable characters and well-written story line, HBO’s critically acclaimed “Game of Thrones” is perhaps best known for its steamy sex scenes.

English actress Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark in the hit series, credits the show for teaching her about “the birds and the bees.”

“The first time I ever found out about oral sex was from reading the script,” the 21-year-old stunner, who auditioned for the show at age 12, told the Sunday Times.

By the time she turned 13, the once whimsical little girl was introduced to the revelation during a standard table read—along with her fellow cast members.

“I was like…Wow! People do that? That’s fascinating!’ I guess that was my sex education. Being on ‘Game of Thrones,’” she revealed.

Since appearing in the epic-fantasy show, Turner became more visible in the big screen snagging roles in the 2015 action flick “Barely Lethal” and portraying the young Jean Grey in the X:Men cinematic universe.

Game of Thrones season 7 returns to HBO on July 16.  Khristian Ibarrola /ra

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