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Intimacy Coordinators: Safeguarding Consent Amidst Artistic Debate

1/13/2026

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Story summary

Intimacy coordinators help ensure safe, respectful portrayals of intimate scenes in film and television by facilitating discussions about actors' boundaries to foster consent and transparency.
The demand for intimacy coordinators surged after #MeToo, prompting training programs and unionization in the United States and United Kingdom.
However, some industry figures criticize their presence as impediments to artistic expression.
Incidents of past abuses highlight the need for intimacy coordinators.

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Story summary

Intimacy coordinators help ensure safe, respectful portrayals of intimate scenes in film and television by facilitating discussions about actors' boundaries to foster consent and transparency.
The demand for intimacy coordinators surged after #MeToo, prompting training programs and unionization in the United States and United Kingdom.
However, some industry figures criticize their presence as impediments to artistic expression.
Incidents of past abuses highlight the need for intimacy coordinators.