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'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney said she has 'never felt uncomfortable' thanks to the constant presence of intimacy coordinators. Photo: Handout
Since Hollywood sex abuse revelations ignited the #MeToo movement five years ago, demand for on-set "intimacy coordinators" has soared - but resistance, power imbalances and a fear of saying "no" to sex scenes are deeply rooted in showbusiness, experts say.
A fledgling industry of professionals who choreograph intimate scenes, provide equipment to safeguard actors' privates and discuss consent with filmmakers has grown rapidly since a 2017 investigation into Harvey Weinstein forced a wider reckoning.
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