Somatic Sex Ed: Reconnecting With Your Body, Consent & Pleasure | ft. Sara Perry

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to better sex, real consent, and healing from trauma isn't in your head — it's in your body?In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Sara Perry, a somatic sex educator and sexological body worker (and owner of Haven Space Coaching), about what it actually means to reconnect with sensation, desire, and pleasure — and why so much of our sex education leaves this out entirely.What you'll learn in this episode:What "somatic" really means, and why healing happens through the body, not just the mindWhy teaching consent without teaching self-awareness leaves people unable to identify what they actually wantThe "spectrum of response" — how yes, no, and maybe have far more nuance than we're taughtWhy safe words often go unused, and better ways to communicate "slow down" or "let's shift" in the momentWhy being told "no" by a partner is actually a sign of trust and safety, not rejectionHow the body can respond sexually even during non-consensual or traumatic experiences — and why that doesn't mean anything about the personWhat sexological body work is, how it differs from pelvic floor therapy, and who it can help (including scar tissue, discordant ejaculation, and reconnecting with a body that's changed after illness or surgery)A simple at-home somatic exercise anyone can try todayThis is a conversation about slowing down, tuning in, and giving yourself permission to feel — exactly as you are, in this moment.🎙️ Guest: Sara Perry, somatic sex educator & sexological body worker, Haven Space Coaching 🔗 Website: havenspacecoaching.com | TikTok & Instagram: @havenspacecoachingWork with Dr. [email protected] with Between the Sheets:IG: @ReviveISHEmail: [email protected]#podmatchWant to be a guest on Between the Sheets: Exploring Sexual Health & Wellness? Send Stephanie a message on PodMatch here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreviews/btswithdrzEpisode is sponsored by Boston Scientific and EDCure. For more information click here:www.EDCure.com/BTS