Embodied Wisdom:

Foundations for the Future

Our Annual Meeting.

Panama City, Panama

This gathering is a homecoming. A breath. A circle where somatic sexologists, bodyworkers, sex coaches, educators, healers, and culture-makers from all paths come together to honor the body as our wisest teacher. Embodied Wisdom: Foundations for the Future is not a conference of podiums and powerpoints. It's three days in Panama (May 1–3, 2026) where we feel into the future of somatic sexology through workshops, lightning rounds, panels, and shared breathwork under ocean skies.
This is your opportunity to share research, present innovative solutions, and contribute to conversations that will shape our industry's future. This first of many meetings is the founding moment of a movement that will transform how we understand the intersection of body, sexuality, and healing.

“Mapping Our Body of Work: Findings from the Sex Work Community Needs Assessment”
presented at the Keynote Luncheon by Amina Peterson

“Carnival as a Somatic Technology for Decolonisation and Erotic Reclamation”
presented by Onika Henry, B.A., M.Ed., SSE/SB

“Breathing into Consent: Practicing the Sacred Pause"
presented by Tashé Ann & Dr. Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez

“Informative Arousal: What Desire Reveals About Safety, Power, & Repair”
presented by Xir Divine Rae

“Beginning to Build a (Semi) Vetted Referral & Triadic Network”
presented by Dr. Yael Rosenstock Gonzalez

“The Pain-Pleasure Continuum: Medicine for the Chronically Ill & in Pain”
presented by Lauren Hind, SSE

“Desired and Dangerous: Healing the Healer in Erotic Leadership”
panel led by Xir Divine Rae and Dr. Goddess Qadesh, D.Div, MSC, BS

Foundational & Theoretical

Foundations of Somatic Sexology - Theoretical frameworks, definitions, and core principles that define this emerging field
Integrative Approaches - Bridging somatic practices with sexological research and clinical applications
Embodied Sexual Health - Moving beyond traditional models to include the body's wisdom in sexual wellness

Clinical & Therapeutic

Trauma-Informed Somatic Sexual Healing - Approaches that honor the body's role in sexual trauma recovery
Consent & Embodied Boundaries - Somatic approaches to understanding, teaching, and practicing consent
Nervous System Regulation & Sexual Response - How autonomic nervous system states impact sexual health and pleasure
Touch, Intimacy & Somatic Awareness - Therapeutic and educational approaches to healthy touch and intimacy

Social Justice & Inclusion

Decolonizing Sexual Health - Challenging Western-centric approaches and honoring indigenous wisdom
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Somatic Practices - Inclusive approaches that honor diverse gender and sexual identities
Accessibility & Disability Justice - Making somatic sexual health practices accessible to all bodies and abilities

Research & Innovation

Cutting-Edge Research in Somatic Sexology - Original studies, pilot programs, and emerging findings
Technology & Embodied Sexual Health - How digital tools can support (or hinder) somatic sexual wellness

Professional Development

Ethics & Professional Standards - Establishing ethical guidelines for this emerging field
Training & Certification Pathways - Educational models and competency frameworks for practitioners

Community & Culture

Community-Based Somatic Sexual Health - Grassroots approaches, peer support models, and collective healing

Special Consideration Categories:

Student/Emerging Practitioner Presentations - Dedicated space for new voices in the field
Innovation Showcase - Brief presentations of groundbreaking tools, techniques, or approaches
Panel Discussions - Collaborative conversations on controversial or emerging topics