Ita O'Brien, recognized for her role in 'Sex Education' and 'Normal People', elaborates on the impact of screen representations of sex on real-life intimacy. Many couples experience difficulties due to the unrealistic portrayal of intimate relationships in media. Dr. Orna Guralnik, in her series 'Couples Therapy', illustrates this disconnect by referencing a couple where the woman expressed struggles with the idea of routine intimacy, commonly referred to as 'Tuesday sex'. These discussions highlight the broader cultural implications of media influence on personal relationships.
Ita O'Brien, an intimacy coordinator known for her work on 'Sex Education' and 'Normal People', emphasizes that on-screen portrayals of sex greatly influence our understanding and experiences of intimacy in relationships.
There exists a disconnect between how couples perceive intimacy and the unrealistic standards portrayed in media, causing challenges in real-life relationships, as noted by Dr. Orna Guralnik.
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