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Kinks & Cuddles (w/ Jean Franzblau)

Birds and Bees Don't Fck
Birds and Bees Don't Fck
Episode • Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 7m

Jean Franzblau is an Intimacy Coordinator, Writer, Performer and Creator of the Cuddle Sanctuary originally from Hollywood Florida where her mother didn’t know she was kinky!

In this episode we talk about:

  • 01:11 Different Roles in the Sex Industry
  • 03:03 The Physiology of Orgasm
  • 04:00 The Impact of Shame on Pleasure
  • 05:23 Creating Authentic Intimacy in Film
  • 08:13 The Complexity of Faking Orgasms
  • 10:32 The Fascinating Anatomy of the Clitoris
  • 12:51 The Grit and Strength of Pole Dancing
  • 15:22 The Diverse Backgrounds of Intimacy Coordinators
  • 23:46 The Potential Benefits of Sex Dolls
  • 25:29 The Importance of Touch and Cuddling
  • 27:22 The Complexity and joy of Kink and BDSM
  • 35:33 The Impact of Shame and Ignoring Red Flags
  • 43:22 The Slow Process of Change in the film Industry
  • 45:33 The Importance of Safety and Pleasure in Creation
  • 48:30 Agents' Involvement in Addressing Behavioral Issues with cast (aka their clients)
  • 53:33 Transition into Intimacy Coordinating
  • 55:50 Experience on Set and Sense of Belonging
  • 01:01:00 The Embarrassing Part of the Job
  • 01:04:43 The importance of Consent and Boundaries

You can find Jean on Instagram at @jeanfranzblau and her website https://hollywoodintimacycoordinator.com/

You can catch Jean's sex positive one woman show, "My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky" on March 3, 2024 in Los Angeles. Find all of her performances here: https://mymotherdoesntknow.com/

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