Episode Overview

“I really like it when you touch me like this…”

Have you ever said that to your partner? Have they ever said it to you?

Oftentimes, individuals find that they don’t have the language to communicate what they like or don’t like in intimate sexual settings, leaving everyone involved guessing and assuming what to do next. Every body is different, and there’s so much variety in how those bodies experience pleasure from touching. As Dr. Charlie Glickman says, “Being able to use your words becomes crucial.”

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Charlie Glickman about somatic sexual healing and his practice. He shares some great tips and tools that he uses with his clients in order to support them as they move forward in on their healing journey. He also shares some of the myths and misconceptions about this practice, what healthy boundaries practitioners put in place, and how this powerful type of therapy helps clients thrive sexually.

Take a listen to learn more about sexological bodywork and how it positively impacts lives in the most intimate ways.

Some questions I ask:

What is somatic sexual healing and what does it entail? ([5:49])
How do you integrate both sexological bodywork and somatic therapy in your work? ([8:42])
What are you passionate about helping people navigate? ([12:41])
What are some misconceptions about somatic sexual healing? ([22:11])
What are the similarities and differences between sexological bodywork and sexual surrogacy? ([36:29])

In this episode, you will learn:

What is somatic sexual healing and what does it entail? ([5:49])
Examples of experiential practices that Dr. Charlie uses with his clients. ([15:10])
How Dr. Charlie handles the attachment and deeper connections that can come with somatic therapy. ([23:26])
How practitioners use pleasure mapping to help clients communicate with their partner. ([28:39])
How sexual surrogates help clients develop foundational tools for intimacy and connection. ([37:07])

“There’s so much variety in how people want to be touched. People change from day to day, depending on how you’re feeling. So, being able to use your words becomes crucial.”

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“There’s an attachment that happens in good therapy, and there’s an attachment that happens in all kinds of healing work. What makes it safe in this context is that those attachments are in service to the client’s needs.”

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“Sexological bodywork is somatic education in erotic embodiment. So, how do you stay present and attuned with yourself and with your partner when you are in an erotic situation?”

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About Dr. Nazanin Moali

Dr. Nazanin Moali is a clinical psychologist, sex expert, sexologist and sex therapist in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Moali has helped couples and individuals overcome sexual concerns, including pornography addiction. Dr. Moali hosts confidential consultation sessions for clients and potential clients in her Torrance and Hermosa Beach offices. You can also book a session with her online, via a secure video-counseling platform.

About Dr. Charlie Glickman

Dr. Charlie Glickman is a sexuality educator, sex and relationship coach, and sexological bodyworker. He is also an internationally acclaimed speaker in the field, and the author of The Ultimate Guide to Prostate Pleasure: Erotic Exploration for Men and Their Partners.

Dr. Charlie’s goal is to help clients discover new ways to experience sexuality, intimacy, and connection. He specifically offers workshops, lectures, and one-on-one coaching to help people increase the pleasure and joy in life.