Intimacy Coordination with an intersectional lens.
What exactly does an Intimacy Coordinator do?
Similar to a stunt coordinator facilitating stunt scenes, an Intimacy Coordinator facilitates scenes that involve simulated sex, nudity, and/or sexually charged scenes. Intimacy coordination is more than choreography. It is also a constant negotiation of consent, communication, and boundaries. We act as liaisons for actors, directors, and different set departments (Hair & Make-up, Costumes, Props, etc.). Our priorities include providing safety for vulnerable scenes so that production can run as smoothly and as comfortable as possible.
I’m here to make the uncomfortable more comfortable.
Safety and play are my top philosophies, all while getting your story across. As a certified INTIMACY COORDINATOR, I combine my backgrounds in mental health, sexual health education, and personal training & movement with an intersectional lens to cultivate a space of beautiful storytelling, in front and behind the cameras. As a CONSULTANT, I can speak on topics of LGBTQIA+ issues, BDSM/Kink, ethical non-monogamy, consent, and more. Together we’ll bring the intimate scenes to life while I navigate the important areas of consent, choreography, and boundaries, to make your crew feel safe, supported, and make your shoot run as smoothly as possible.
Intimacy Coordination
Consent. Choreography. Conversations. Simulated sex &/or nudity. My job is to have the awkward conversations so you don’t have to.
BDSM & Kink Consultation
This world isn’t just black, white, and “Grey”. Iron out the nuances and “kinks” with an experienced educator so your scenes are portrayed accurately and everyone stays safe on set.
Other Services & Specialties
LGBTQIA+ issues, queer relationships, polyamory/ethical non-monogamy, gender/sexuality, sex ed, consent, and more. Maybe you want to turn these tricky topics into accurate visuals for your story. Better safe to hire an experienced educator than sorry!
Hi, I’m Maria Two-Straps!
When you combine mental health, sexual health education, personal training/movement, and an exuberant, passionate personality, you get…well, me! I am proud of my backgrounds because they provide the perfect pillars for my Intimacy Coordination work.
I believe in the powers of intersectionality (that’s what the “IX” stands for!), safety during work, consent amongst all, utilizing my sex ed knowledge for accurate portrayals, aftercare for actors, and harnessing play to navigate the difficult conversations. Maybe you have a creative, intimate story to share with the world. Maybe you want everyone on set to feel safe. Maybe you’d rather have someone else do “that talk”.
That’s my role.
Let’s make magic happen!