Sexual Healing in Community
Nov 12, 2024
Sex and intimacy are often treated like they’re off-limits topics. For many, the idea of discussing them openly with anyone outside of a romantic partner—even with that partner—feels terrifying. I understand this deeply; I've been there too.
If we look around, it’s true that there aren’t many safe, supportive spaces where people can talk about sex and intimacy for the sake of healing, learning, and growing. The world often seems to expect that we should just *know* how to navigate these areas of life as if they come naturally. But the truth is, sex and intimacy are complex. They’re skills we develop over time, through learning and through experiences that allow us to explore, expand, and redefine our understanding.
Intimacy, especially, requires bravery. Building a deep connection with someone is a vulnerable act of courage. It means allowing yourself to be seen, fully and openly. It means trusting others with parts of ourselves that might still feel tender. It means sharing our stories, including the moments when we stumble and rise. That’s no small thing—it’s an incredible act of trust.
So why do this in community? Why not keep it all private, just between you and your partner, or perhaps just with yourself?
As someone who’s been both an intimacy coach and sex educator for over a decade, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when people gather together to share their journeys. I remember the first time a client joined one of my community workshops. They told me afterward that it was the first time they’d ever felt truly understood, like they weren’t the only one dealing with their struggles. Hearing someone else’s story so closely mirror their own was like a revelation: "I'm not alone in this."
This is the magic of community. When we hear our own stories reflected back through someone else's words, it creates a mirroring effect. Our experiences, struggles, and fears stop feeling isolated. Instead, they become shared truths, proof that others have been there too, and that there’s hope, guidance, and healing available.
Of course, one-on-one coaching is incredibly powerful—it's a deep, personal journey where you receive guidance from someone who’s been through similar things and come out the other side. But community offers something that even one-on-one coaching can’t always give: people who are on the journey with you, side by side. They’re there not only to offer support but to understand, to walk with you, and to say, “I know what this feels like; I’m navigating it too.”
The beauty of healing in community is that you don’t have to bear it all alone. Instead, you’re surrounded by people who, like you, are committed to growing, to facing the hard stuff, and to coming out stronger and more fully themselves. There is real power in that shared courage—a kind of strength that lifts you when you need it most.
I know from my own life, growing up in a household where I couldn’t talk about sex or my emerging desires, how isolating that felt. It took years for me to release that shame, to learn to express myself freely. And it wasn’t until I found communities that embraced me, that allowed me to share my story openly, that I finally felt free to explore the depths of my own sexuality without judgment.
If you’re ready to experience this kind of healing and growth in community, I invite you to join me in the Pleasure Playground.
For Black Friday, November 13th-December 2nd, I’m offering a special discount: you can join the 10-month group coaching program for $999 from its original price of $1,555.
This is your chance to step into a space of support, connection, and transformation, where you can bring your full self and be witnessed with compassion and love.
Let’s walk this journey together. You deserve a community that celebrates your courage, holds space for your healing, and cheers for your growth.
Sending you all of the love and light <3.
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