From the time we enter elementary school, we are trained to believe that we are only as good as our last A and that our value exists in achievement rather than who we are. Our sexuality (thankfully) laughs at this. When we attempt to make sex into a challenge, something to "get right," a high stakes endeavor, our brains begin to approach it in the same way we tackled math problems in school: as a cerebral, effortful task rather than an expression, a form of play, a dance. The consequence? Among many, sexual challenges or "dysfunctions," disconnected sex, and ultimately an experience that leaves us hungry. 

In this workshop, we will examine the multitude of ways our “training” in what it means to be sexual beings gets in the way of our ability to let-go into an abstract, inherently vulnerable experience. We will delve into all the ways our physiology offers the possibility for pleasure, healing, and liberation if we dare to part ways with our sexual scripts and the “shoulds” we carry into our sexual interactions. And importantly, we will break down actionable steps to get there. 

This course is for anyone who feels held back and seemingly not on the same page as their body during sex, as well as for those who generally seek to understand what their sexuality has to offer outside of the influence of stress, anxiety, fear and pressure (spoiler alert, it offers everything).

Paula Leech received her Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Human Development at Arizona State University and then went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Massachusetts, at Boston. Post family therapy licensure, she became AASECT (American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) certified as a Sex Therapist and worked with individuals, relationships, and families in private practice in Quincy, Massachusetts for over ten years. In that time, she received AASECT certification as a Supervisor of Sex Therapy, and co-founded a sex therapy agency and training institute which saw clients in addition to training therapists to become competent, confident sex therapists themselves. She continues to regularly present at various training institutes as well as Universities and therapy agencies across the US.

This class will be held LIVE online via Zoom — Zoom links are sent out 3 days before and then again 1 hour before class. If you sign up within 3 days, please be patient in waiting for the final reminder email, which will be sent out 1 hour before the class.

The class will be recorded and available for a limited time shortly following the class. Registration deadline: 1 hour before class Pacific time. No day-of cancellations.

We're offering a limited number of free class spots to folks with financial need; please fill out this form if you are interested. Recipients will be chosen based on need and will be contacted at least 3 days before class to confirm. 

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