240. Sex, Intimacy, and Listening to our Cyclical Bodies (Ita O'Brien)

240. Sex, Intimacy, and Listening to our Cyclical Bodies (Ita O'Brien)

July 8, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 17 · Episode 240

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Ita O'Brien discusses her pioneering work as an intimacy coordinator and the importance of listening to our cyclical bodies.

Today we’re having a fascinating conversation with the woman who pioneered the role of intimacy co-ordinator in TV, film, opera and theatre. Ita O’Brien has worked on numerous high-profile productions including Sex Education on Netflix, and I May Destroy You on the BBC, and is the founder of the Intimacy on Set guidelines which have been widely adopted across the industry, advocating for safe, fair and dignified work. Ita recently took all of her learnings and experience, and she’s shared the...

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