Women's Pleasure Seminar

This seminar is hosted by Anna

„The more you touch, the more you feel.“ BETTY DODSON

The Women’s Pleasure Seminar is a process of self-discovery. This seminar supports women and people with female bodies in building a connection with their bodies and their orgasms, healing shame, intensifying pleasure and nurturing self-love. There is no such thing as failure. Because once we receive the basic information about our pleasure anatomy and stimulate our bodies according to our own desire, we get to know our sexual nature better. Healing can happen through sensual rituals and sharing in the circle. The intimacy of the workshop often creates a sense of sisterhood among everyone who shares this space. For most of the workshop, all participants are naked.

Using diagrams, we discuss anatomy and the model of female arousal. This knowledge is essential to better understand and deepen our pleasure. As with everything else in life, practice deepens the experience and expands our capacity for pleasure.

The method comes from Dr. Betty Dodson, who worked with thousands of women over more than 40 years, and consists of a series of rituals that are learned in an environment of compassion and support.

Group dynamics are the guide in this seminar, and your personal decision is the first step towards exploring pleasure. We will share information through practical demonstrations, observation and experience.

Women and people with female bodies have the most sophisticated sexual organ in the world, capable of infinite pleasure. The clitoris never ages, and we can live our sexual pleasure until the very end of our lives. It is never too late to begin.

First Ritual: Sharing

We talk about our relationship with our bodies and our sexuality.

Second Ritual: Genital Show and Tell

In one of Betty’s workshops, a woman shared that something was “wrong” with her vulva – her husband had never seen asymmetrical lips like hers. The group asked whether they could see her vulva to understand what she was talking about. Before Betty knew it, the women were showing their vulvas, and each one was different from the next.

This ritual is always a powerful and connecting moment. Think about how often we look at our faces, yet never at our genitals. To fully savour pleasure, we need to understand our basic anatomy, find the places that bring us to orgasm, and claim our bodies for our own pleasure.

Each person is guided to identify their clitoris, the clitoral shaft, the inner and outer lips, the pelvic floor muscle and the urethral sponge (the G-spot). When we look at, touch and name our sexual organ, we take responsibility for our bodies. Your pleasure is there for you and for the people you choose to share it with.

Third Ritual: Betty’s Rock n Roll Technique

Betty went through a celibate phase in which she masturbated for hours, trying out different techniques while watching herself in the mirror. She learned how to build higher energy with her orgasm so that she felt more intensity, as well as how to let go in a position that also worked during partnered sex.

The Rock n Roll Technique is the foundation of what we call the combination orgasm: clitoral stimulation combined with vaginal circlusion* (aka penetration). We learn how to stimulate the genitals, engage the pelvic floor muscle and let energy flow through the body in order to reach a first orgasm or to vary and expand pleasure.

Fourth Ritual: Group Massage without Sexual Touch

After the sensual ritual, the group massage offers you a space to land, relax and feel deeply connected with yourself – nourished, safe and lovingly held in a supportive environment, entirely without sexual touch.

Each participant decides in every moment what feels right and good for them; the facilitator mindfully takes care of consent. This creates a space in which self-determination and trust are the foundation for enjoying pleasurable and nourishing experiences.

* Circlusion – also circumclusion – is the counterpart to penetration. It means to enclose or to encircle. It also means: a vagina doesn’t have to be passive at all, and that can feel very empowering.

Please bring the following to the seminar:

– 1 large towel

– A sarong or a cloth, something cosy to wrap around yourself

– Massage oil: I recommend almond or coconut oil (no essential oils!)

– Your favourite toy, vibrator and dildo, if you have one.

– Notebook and pen

– Optional: warm socks

Tea, water and snacks will be provided.

Please bring something to eat for the break.

FAQs

Why take part in a Women’s Pleasure Seminar?

Many women and people with female bodies were raised to feel ashamed of their genitals and sexual desires. Our body confidence and our pleasure are controlled by social norms that deny us the right to feel at home in our bodies and to have heavenly orgasms. This seminar celebrates the right to pleasure and was designed to heal shame and strengthen self-esteem.

How can I make the most of this seminar?

You know yourself best. Let yourself be guided by your sense of which touch feels pleasant for you in the moment. You can decide for yourself when something goes too far or too fast. It is important that you stay fully with yourself and only do what feels good to you. There is no peer pressure.

Why is most of the seminar held naked?

A negative body image is very common in our society. On TV, in films and in the media, we don’t see a diversity of real body types. Nudity in the circle allows us to see a whole range of bodies.

After a short while, inhibitions dissolve and are replaced by the shared experience of bodily diversity. By registering for and participating in this seminar, you agree to take part naked.

Who can take part in the seminar?

Women and people with female bodies of all ages and all sexual orientations are welcome. As long as you have a vulva/vagina, this workshop is for you.

Can I participate if I’m pregnant?

Yes, of course!

What if I’m past menopause?

Absolutely!

What if I have my period?

That’s part of it! Bleeding is a natural part of being a woman and nothing to be ashamed of. You can use a tampon or a menstrual cup. Some women even choose to simply let their blood flow onto the towel.

What if I have a yeast, bladder or other infection?

That’s not a problem. You are warmly invited to join. You have your own towel, so you don’t need to share anything.