Clear, accessible definitions of terms relating to pleasure, intimacy, consent, relationships, kink, somatic practice and embodied sexual wellbeing.
Pleasure & Intimacy Glossary.
Understand the Language. Explore with Confidence.
Approaches may include...
Every practitioner works differently, but their sessions may draw on some of the following approaches.
Body Awareness
Developing awareness and comfort with the body and physical sensations.
Consent & Communication
Boundaries, negotiation, communicating wants and consent.
Movement
Movement-based embodied or expressive practices.
Sex & Pleasure Education
Learning about sexuality, pleasure, bodies and relationships.
Tantra
Tantric approaches to intimacy, sexuality, presence and connection.
Breathwork
Using breathing practices to support awareness, relaxation or arousal.
Kink & BDSM
Developing awareness and comfort with the body and physical sensations.
Pleasure Exploration
Exploring pleasure, desire, arousal and erotic experience.
Somatic Practices
Working through bodily sensation, awareness and embodied experience.
Therapeutic Approaches
Psychosexual and other recognised therapeutic work.
Conscious Touch
Intentional, nurturing, platonic or sensual touch.
Massage
Sensual, Tantric and other relevant massage/bodywork.
Rope & Shibari
Rope-based practice, restraint and Shibari.
Talking & Coaching
Conversation, reflection, goals, relationship/intimacy coaching.