A Body-Based Pathway to Healing, Learning & Erotic Empowerment
Somatic Sexology Explained by The School of Somatic Sexology
What You Need to Know About Somatic Sexology
Browse these guides for straightforward explanations of Somatic Sexology, Sexological Bodywork®, Somatic Sex Education™ and who it is for.
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What is Somatic Sexology?
Somatic Sexology is the integration of sexology – the scientific study of human sexuality – with somatic (body-based) approaches to learning, healing, and growth.
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What is Sexological Bodywork®?
Sexological Bodywork® is a certified, body-based modality that supports individuals and couples in exploring their sexuality, embodiment, and pleasure through direct, experiential learning.
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What is Somatic Sex Education™?
Synonymous with Sexological Bodywork®, this term is often preferred by practitioners because it more clearly reflects the educational focus of the work, while acknowledging that bodywork may or may not be part of the process.
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Who is it for?
Somatic Sexology supports anyone wanting to reconnect with their body, explore sexuality, expand pleasure, or heal disconnection, and is open to all identities, orientations, and relationship styles. Individuals, couples, and professionals can all benefit.
Recent Publications in Somatic Sexology
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Tools, Terms, Techniques & Trainings
Learn about accredited training routes, commonly used tools and techniques and the ethical guidelines and legal boundaries shaping this work.
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Tools & Techniques
Somatic Sexology provides a client-led toolbox of body-based practices – like interoception, mapping, breathwork, and embodied choice – drawn from somatic psychology, sexology, and bodywork traditions to support safe, paced exploration of self, sexuality, and sensation.
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Trainings & Certification
Begin your professional journey with internationally recognised training in Sexological Bodywork® and Somatic Sex Education™. Become a Certified Sexological Bodyworker or Somatic Sex Educator, and learn ethical, body-based tools to support others in sexual embodiment, healing, and empowerment – whether you’re a coach, therapist, bodyworker, or educator.
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Ethics & Legal Framework
In a field as intimate as sexuality, ethical clarity and legal responsibility are essential. Somatic Sexology – including Sexological Bodywork® – follows clear guidelines that protect clients and practitioners, uphold consent and autonomy, and establish professional boundaries, ensuring safety, trust, and integrity for everyone involved.
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About Us
This website is authored by Kian de la Cour, founder of the School of Somatic Sexology and a leader in ethical, embodied sex education. Kian is a Certified Sexological Bodyworker®, Somatic Sex Educator, Wheel of Consent® Facilitator, Chair of ASIS, and Vice President of ACSB, and has trained hundreds worldwide in trauma-informed, body-based sex education.
