What Is Sexological Bodywork?

Sexological Bodywork is a somatic healing practice designed to help individuals and couples explore their relationship with pleasure, intimacy, and body awareness. Through guided breathwork, movement, touch, and embodiment exercises, this approach promotes sexual healing, emotional release, and deeper self-connection.

This professional field is recognized globally as a body-based method for overcoming shame, expanding pleasure, and cultivating a more embodied experience of sexuality and intimacy.

Who Created Sexological Bodywork?

Sexological Bodywork was founded by Joseph Kramer, Ph.D., in the early 2000s. His work was heavily influenced by tantric practices, somatic psychology, and breathwork, shaping what is now a structured, trauma-informed, and consent-based approach to sensual and erotic exploration.

Kramer developed this modality as a way to bridge the gap between sexual health education and body-based experiential learning, offering a safe and supportive environment for individuals to reconnect with their bodies.

The Evolution of Sexological Bodywork

Since its inception, Certified Sexological Bodywork (CSB) has grown into a recognized professional discipline, with practitioners offering services worldwide. Over the years, this field has evolved by integrating techniques from:

• Somatic Therapy – Understanding how emotions and past experiences are stored in the body.
• Trauma-Informed Bodywork – Providing safe spaces for healing and nervous system regulation.
• Breathwork & Energy Flow Practices – Expanding the capacity for pleasure and relaxation.
• Pelvic Floor Awareness & Sensory Mapping – Helping individuals rebuild trust and comfort with their bodies.

Who Can Benefit from Sexological Bodywork?

This practice is ideal for individuals and couples who want to:

• Reconnect with their bodies and overcome sexual shame.
• Expand their capacity for pleasure and intimacy.
• Heal from past sexual trauma or body-related anxiety.
• Improve communication around desires, needs, and boundaries.
• Enhance self-awareness through conscious touch and mindful movement.

The Future of Somatic Sexual Healing

As awareness of somatic sex education, embodiment coaching, and holistic sexual wellness continues to grow, Sexological Bodywork is expanding into new fields such as:

• Relationship and intimacy coaching
• Sexual confidence building and self-empowerment
• Trauma-informed somatic healing
• Erotic mindfulness and embodied pleasure practices

With more individuals seeking holistic approaches to sexuality and self-connection, this practice offers a safe, structured, and empowering way to explore pleasure, healing, and embodied intimacy.

Ready to Explore Sexological Bodywork?

If you’re curious about how Sexological Bodywork can support your journey, book a FREE 15-minute Clarity and Connection Call to discuss your needs and explore personalized sessions designed to deepen your connection with your body and pleasure.