What is Somatic Sexology?
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Somatic sexology is the meeting of somatics (focusing awareness through the body), with sexology (the scientific study of human sexuality). It is the merging of practices from time-tested traditions such as yoga, meditation and tantra, with cutting edge research in neuroscience, psychology and somatic learning theory.
Somatic sexology develops ‘embodiment’, which is deeper presence, awareness and understanding of what is going on in your body and in sex. Embodiment releases body-mind restrictions that inhibit pleasure, and allows space for greater growth, choice and play.
Taken directly from ~ The Institute of Somatic Sexology https://instituteofsomaticsexology.com/
How could Somatic Sexology help me?
Scar Tissue Remediation
Scars from episiotomy, circumcision and caesarian section can impact the way we feel about our bodies. Somatic Sexological Bodyworkers can support you to care for your scars and and break down the adhesions that may have formed over time through the use of massage and castor oil packs.
Increased Sensation
& Pleasure
Some client's may already have a satisfying sex life and simply want to enhance their sexual experiences. Others experience physical numbness or low sensation in their genitals and other parts of their bodies The tools of Somatic Sexology can assist client's to increase sensation, awareness and pleasure.
Healing Trauma and Shame
Trauma caused by physical and sexual violence can impact our sense of safety within and connection to our bodies. Engaging in sex and intimate relationships after trauma can trigger feelings of fear, shame, pain, numbness, and dissociation.
Somatic Sexology can help client's recovering from trauma to heal their relationship with their bodies, communicate their needs and boundaries as well as safely experience pleasure.