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From 'Babygirl' to 'Bridgerton': How intimacy coordinators help make onscreen sex sexy — and safe

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Intimate coordinators have become a normalized part of filmmaking since the rise of the #MeToo movement.

SAG-AFTRA recently voted to unionize intimacy coordinators.

Their role is to provide “mechanical support” and “movement facilitation” to bring the director’s vision to life.

Recent films like Miller ’s Girl, Babygirl and It Ends With Us have underscored the importance of intimacy coordinators.

Nicole Kidman , who worked with a coordinator on Babygirl , praised the protective atmosphere created by the production team while filming masturbation scenes.

Ewan McGregor said the role provides safeguards against power imbalances.