As founders of the Somatica Institute, we are lucky to have trained (and made friends with) some of the brightest, kindest, and most amazing people. They are truly family. We recently wanted to hear from a few of our alumni how the Somatica Training had affected their lives, work, and careers. We interviewed Christina Sophie,…
Recently, Somatica Institute founder Danielle Harel interviewed one of our Somatica Training alumni, Amanda Blumenthal, who has been pioneering the film and TV industry as an intimacy coordinator. We talked to her about what her job exactly entails, what challenges and rewards she has encountered, and how the Somatica Training has helped her navigate the…
In a world where men already hold a lot of power over other people, what does the term male empowerment really mean? To find out, we have to look at the difference between the power given to men by society – and the definition of male empowerment. Male Empowerment Definition Empowerment is not the same…
We are so delighted to congratulate our Somatica Training graduate, Emily Morse, on her success in teaching a Master Class on sex and communication, as well as being featured in a New York Times profile! (Twice!) Years ago, when we first started out as sex and relationship coaches, we joined Emily on her radio show….
Have you ever wondered what happens in a sex coaching session? If you have, you’re not alone! As experiential sex coaches, it’s one of the first questions we are asked when meeting with potential clients. Whether they’ve booked a virtual or in-person sex coaching session, people are always curious about what they should expect. Here’s…
Last Weekend I Had Sex at a Sex Party When it comes to group sex experiences of any kind, I guess you could say I used to be pretty innocent – at least of the fact that there was even such a thing as a sex party. Don’t get me wrong – I had been…
Our society assigns everyone a gender at birth. It then treats them differently based on this assigned gender. The way girls and women are socialized around their sexuality blocks them from having full agency and power in their lives. So for coaches, the question becomes: how to empower women? It’s notable that a lot of…
Most people have experienced shame as part of their upbringing in some way or another. It’s a commonly used tool to control children or fit adults into societal standards. The enduring emotional suffering from this practice however can be significant. So how can you overcome shame? You must become a ruthless de-shamifyer in your daily…
So you’re past your first few dates and are considering getting to the physical stage. Before you make a move though, it’s a good idea to have a conversation about sexual consent with your potential partner. What Exactly Is Consent, Anyway? Sexual consent is the agreement and explicit permission between two (or more) people to…
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