'We're not the sex police': Here's what intimacy coordinators actually do on film and TV sets

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Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.

More than 70% of Americans say a rewarding career or job is extremely important for them to live a fulfilling life — more important than family, friends or wealth. CBS News interviewed a broad array of workers who chose unique jobs, for a series we call: Unique jobs, extraordinary lives.Have you ever heard of an intimacy coordinator? Most people don't know they are the professionals who help bring intimate scenes to life on screens.

'Much of the work Northup and her colleagues do takes place before the cameras start rolling. That can include talking to directors about how they envision scenes unfolding, and what precise positions they want actors' bodies in — details that aren't always included in scripts. 'Scenes are usually written as 'They go at it,' or 'They make love,'' Northup said. 'For one director it could mean they kiss, fall into bed and the camera directs away.

 

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