Los Angeles | New York
Arielle Zadok
Intimacy Coordinator | Sexologist | Consultant
When you feel safe, you can be expansive.
That’s the foundation of every scene I support—on set and in the private coaching work I do with couples. I’m a certified Intimacy Coordinator, Sexologist, and Consultant with 20+ years in Film, Television, and Advertising. I create trauma-informed, emotionally safe environments where performers feel safe enough to access their full range—physically, emotionally, and artistically; directors feel seen, backed, and creatively supported; and crews are respected, informed, and empowered to collaborate with care.
What is an intimacy coordinator?
An intimacy coordinator (IC) acts as a liaison between actors, directors, and producers during scenes involving nudity, simulated sex, or other forms of hyper-exposure. This work also includes supporting scenes of physical or emotional intimacy involving minors, such as depictions of familial closeness, vulnerability, or distress.
By fostering an environment where the director’s vision is honored without compromising the safety or consent of performers or crew, we can create powerful, unforgettable scenes that sweep audiences off their feet and leave them breathless.
Services
I work closely with directors, actors, and production teams to ensure that scenes involving nudity, simulated sex, and hyper-exposure are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the creative vision. My trauma-informed, legally compliant approach is rooted in consent, clarity, and collaboration—supporting performers in feeling secure and prepared while helping productions stay on schedule and in integrity.
I bring specialized experience in non-traditional dynamics—including kink, BDSM, non-monogamy, polyamory, sexually fluid characters, group intimacy, and scenes involving sex work, sex parties, and movement-based performance like pole dancing and burlesque. With deep respect for lived experience and layered storytelling, I help productions navigate complexity with care and confidence.
I consult with creatives, brands, and productions to bring bold, authentic, intimacy-driven storytelling and experiences to life—on screen, in business, and within lifestyle spaces. Whether I’m working with writers, directors, and department heads on nuanced portrayals of non-monogamy, kink, and sex work, or helping sexperts, podcasters, and sexual wellness brands build content and systems that reflect their values—I bring 20+ years of production, creative development, and operational expertise to every step of the process.
I also work with lifestyle brands, event producers, and mission-driven organizations to design safer, more consent-informed experiences through planning, team education, and thoughtful infrastructure. With a deep understanding of story, sensitivity, and strategy, I help visionaries build impactful, sustainable work rooted in trust, clarity, and care.
Through my signature program, Fck Like The Movies (launching soon), I help individuals and couples move beyond routine or disconnected sex and into intimate, embodied experiences that feel authentic, expansive, and deeply fulfilling. As a sexologist, intimacy coordinator, and producer, I guide clients in co-creating connection that’s rooted in safety, consent, and real desire.
The program is built around my Movie Magic Moments framework—a blend of emotional intelligence, communication, and practical tools designed to help you create intimacy that feels alive, aligned, and uniquely yours. This work isn’t about performative sex or quick fixes—it’s about learning how to co-create erotic experiences that are deeply connected, beautifully personal, and built to last.
Meet Arielle
(She / her / hers)
Arielle Zadok, ABS is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator, Board Certified Sexologist and the creator of The Pleasure Producer—a multi-hyphenate brand supporting intimacy both on screen and off. With over 20 years of experience in film, television, and advertising as a Producer and Assistant Director, she brings a rare combination of operational expertise, emotional intelligence, and creative sensitivity to every project.
Before shifting her focus to intimacy coordination, Arielle served in a leadership role at The Walt Disney Company and ABC Signature Studios, where she helped oversee the studio-wide return to production during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is known for her people-centered approach to creating safe, collaborative environments where actors feel supported, directors feel backed, and crews work with clarity and care.
Arielle holds certifications through the Intimacy Professionals Association, Intimacy Directors & Coordinators (Consent Forward Artist), and Everyone Deserves Sex Ed, and is currently completing additional certification through the Modern Sex Therapy Institute. Her specialized training includes trauma-informed care, emotional intelligence, de-escalation, sexual harassment, kink & BDSM, sex work representation, working with minors, sex and disability, aging, movement, and inclusive storytelling.
She is represented by United Talent Agency (UTA) and is available for speaking engagements, moderating, and serving as a panelist on topics related to intimacy coordination, sex education, consent culture, and creative leadership.
In addition to her work on set, Arielle is the founder of The Sexy Directory—a curated hub for uncensored sex education, expert recommendations, and pleasure-forward living. The platform features reviews of pleasure products, romantic date ideas, and profiles of trusted sex educators, along with contributing articles that help connect adults with the resources they need to explore intimacy with confidence. She also offers coaching for couples and individuals through her signature program Fck Like The Movies and hosts Office Hours—a monthly Ask Me Anything coaching call exclusively for paid members of The Sexy Directory’s Substack. Arielle also serves as Care & Consent Director at The Play and is the creator and host of Birds & Bees Don’t Fck*—a comedy-meets-sex-ed show exploring how we unlearn what we were never properly taught.