EP471 - Intimacy and Desire: A Guide to Finding Connection

Welcome to Episode 471 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am excited to be joined by Ita O’Brien, who speaks to me about intimacy coordination, embodied consent, and creating safety and authenticity in intimate storytelling. In this episode, I sit down with Ita to discuss what an intimacy coordinator actually does and why this role has become so essential in film, television, and theatre. We talk about how intimacy coordination brings structure, clarity, and care to intimate scenes, not only to protect performers, but to serve the story, the characters, and the creative vision. Ita O’Brien is an intimacy coordinator and movement director for film, television, and theater. For more than a decade, she has been developing “intimacy on set” guidelines: best practices for working on scenes with sexual content and nudity in film, TV, and theater. O’Brien pioneered the role of intimacy coordinator, which is used in production companies including HBO and Netflix. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and NBC. She’s contributed to the intimate content praised in shows such as Normal People, Sex Education, and I May Destroy You. In this episode, you will hear: · What An Intimacy Coordinator Does · Creating Safety On Set · Consent As A Creative Foundation · Embodiment And Somatic Awareness · Choreographing Intimate Scenes · Anatomy And Authentic Storytelling · Power Dynamics And Character Choice · Training And Professional Standards · Emotional Safety In Long Term Relationships · Bringing Intimacy Practices Into Daily Life Thank you to our sponsor Filthy Milfs ! Your podcast lineup is about to get filthy. Get ready for a completely uncensored, outspoken, dirty-minded, and eye-opening look from the most adventurous milfs on the block, Ellen Ancui and Sophie Levine. They're filthy. They're milfy. And they’re waiting for you on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts. Get your FREE Sex Bucket List Book an Appointment with Dr. Moali Spice Up Your Social Media Feed AND Your Sex Life:

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EP471 - Intimacy and Desire: A Guide to Finding Connection is an episode from Sexology by Nazanin Moali, Ph.D..

This episode is 34:09 long.

This episode was published on Dec 30, 2025.

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