Somatic Sexology

Somatic sexology overview

Somatic sexology 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 those 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.