Couples Somatic Sexology
Couples somatic sexology overview
Couples somatic sexology can be done face-to-face or online. Sessions combines the principles of somatics, focused awareness through the body with sexology, the scientific study of human sexuality.
Within a somatic sexology session the principles of the wheel of consent are deeply embedded. The sessions are client-driven, beginning with the client's intention and the development of an educational contract. Clients are empowered to guide the pace and capacity of the session.
Somatic sexology sessions strictly involve one-way touch (practitioner to client) with intimate work conducted using gloves.
What to expect in a session
Recognition and practice of limits and boundaries.
Exploration and communication of desires and limits.
Pleasure mapping.
Anatomical genital and pelvic mapping.
Exploration of orgasm.
Couples communication and pleasure plans.
STREAM (scar tissue bodywork).
Applications and benefits
Somatic sexology sessions are ideal for couples looking to:
Explore their relationship with pleasure.
Address painful, uncomfortable or dull sexual experiences.
Seek information and answers about sexuality in a safe space.
Manage Vaginismus or Vulvodynia.
Manage challenges related to erections.
Manage challenges or pain post-vasectomy.
Develop skills to enhance lovemaking and support lovemaking to be enjoyable for others.
Claire’s qualifications
Claire studied with the Institute of Somatic Sexology and also the two year STREAM training with Ellen Heed. Claire’s experiences as a midwife have equipped her with comfort, skills, and gentle curiosity in working with bodies, intensity, and what is taboo.
Couples Private Birth Preparation Class
Learn practical hands on skills and tools for an easeful birth.
Claire offers birth preparation classes for couples. Claire draws on 20 years experience of facilitating antenatal classes, pregnancy yoga, midwifery and her Spinning Babies® knowledge.
Classes are designed for you and your partner, and/or birth team to have a grounded understanding of physiological birth and learn practical hands on skills for how to support comfort in labour, managing labour sensations, how to help if the labour feels stalled and tools to support birth to happen with ease.
The classes are great for first time or experienced parents.
The environment of the small class allows for couples and the birth team to honestly explore any fears that may affect the birth and also to engage in some practical exercises designed at creating intimacy and connection.
Classes can be done in your home, in Claire’s clinic or online via Zoom. Claire has weekend sessions available.