Bodysex
Workshop & Retreat
May 25 - 27
August 3 - 5
October 12 - 14
Hope to see you in the circle soon!
About Bodysex - Have you seen Betty & Carlin’s interview about Bodysex on Netflix’ Goop Lab? It’s Awesome! I’ve been facilitating Bodysex retreats since 2016 and am thrilled with “The Pleasure is Ours”. Hell yes, it is!
This is a transformative and indescribable workshop and retreat: a place to talk openly about your sexuality - the good, the bad and the ugly; a place to safely unmask and embrace yourself; a place to unlock your power, your pleasure, your orgasm - and start to shine, to radiate, to change your life. It’s about empowerment and healing through pleasure. It’s about permission and self-love. And it’s about celebration of the divine feminine. All that - and I still feel it’s an experience like no other. One I wish every woman could have.
After 2 days of unconditional love and support from a small group of like-minded sisters, your life will change. You'll live confidently & passionately. You'll be the woman* you know you can be, who you're truly meant to be! Bold claims indeed. But I've been where you are. I've lived this. And I know how transformative this workshop is. It's why I'm doing this work. It's a calling. Really. I'm so sure, that I back this workshop up with a money-back guarantee. Don't let fear of failure or vulnerability or shame get in the way. If you're ready for change, now is the time for bold action. I look forward to welcoming you into the sacred circle of Bodysex!
Note: If the circle is too scary for you, or you simply can’t or won’t travel at this time, I offer one-on-one Virtual Bodysex and private orgasm coaching both in-person and via Zoom.
Embrace Yourself. Ditch Body Shame. Celebrate Pleasure.
“I don’t really know how to describe my experience with Bodysex. I guess life-changing is a good place to start... I experienced sisterhood and witnessing on a level that I’ve always craved but didn’t know was possible. I experienced depth of pleasure that were unknown to me before the workshop. I had peaks of radical self acceptance that I want more of. Like all the time. I held space for others while holding me first. I want every single woman to experience this. Like I want to shake every woman I come across and tell them what’s possible!!”
Because our society trivializes sex and shames women for our sexual desires, we often know little about ourselves. Or we deny the importance of our sexual selves. Shame restricts access to full self-expression.
This is why taking a Bodysex workshop is so TRANSFORMATIVE. We focus on overcoming negative body image and pleasure anxiety.
This unique workshop has been taught by famed sexologist, Betty Dodson, for over 40 years. Because it works, the Joyful Self Love Institute is now offering the same signature Betty Dodson Bodysex Workshop on the West Coast.
Love Your Body. Liberate Yourself. Experience Joy in Sisterhood.
Like our ancestors, we gather in a circle with a small group of women*. We share stories of our bodies, ourselves and our orgasms. We learn about female anatomy and practice various masturbation techniques to learn what works for each of us. This workshop is clothing optional, but it’s not sexual. The key here is the word optional. This is about empowerment and choice, so you do what feels right for you and know that that can change daily, hourly or even moment to moment. That said, there's an important metaphor at work here. Uncover your body and you uncover, or rather, re-discover, yourself. You may be surprised at how much this heals, and how much fun you’ll have!
Together we explore sexuality, orgasm, masturbation, body image, and pleasure. The power of the circle and the Bodysex workshop will forever change you. Come discover your best sexual self!
“The healing part, in the company of other women who have experienced their own nightmares, cannot be replicated in other places.”
*If you identify as a woman, you’re welcome in the Aug circle - regardless of whether or not you’re a vulva-owner. You're invited to join these circles of sisterhood and I will do my best to ensure you feel safe and supported. You’re welcome no matter your sex at birth, age, sexual orientation, race, or country of origin. If you’re unclear about what this means, unsure if you will feel safe enough or simply have questions, please reach out to me! Both May & October’s Bodysex is for vulva owners only.
“A Goddess in Training: I have spent the last twenty-five years recovering from extreme childhood sexual abuse. I’ve used a variety of modalities from psychotherapy to acupuncture to five-day silent retreats. The body sex workshop provided me the setting for what I consider my final step in healing. I recommend it to sex abuse survivors at all stages of recovery. ”
“The Bodysex Workshop is more than an exercise in physical self-love. It is an expansion of self-knowledge and acceptance –the act of willingly embracing the gift of being a vital, potent woman.”
“In the weeks after the workshop, I have opened up more and feel less inhibited. I also realize how important it is to practice masturbation to learn more about what gives me pleasure and empower my sexual self. There has been an obvious “letting go” and loosening that has increased my interest in sexual activity – a huge milestone for me.
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“Added lots more self pleasure to my life! Connecting to a part of myself that is wholesome, real, and amazing!
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Aubrey
Amanda
“The BodySex Workshop healed my body and spirit. I was raised in a church in which women were to keep silent and feminine intuition was shunned. The weekend I spent at Amy’s beautiful home with a group of women who are beautiful both inside and out made me feel a part of the Goddess religions I have always wanted to embrace. I felt seen and touched and adored by God Herself/Himself.”
Eva
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Workshop & Retreat Details
Dates: All are Sat & Sun noon - 6pm, plus optional Monday for breakfast and sex toy show ‘n tell.
May 25 - May 27th. For vulva-owners only.
Aug 3 - Aug 5th. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman!
Oct 12 - Oct 14th. For vulva-owners only.
Location: Stevenson, WA - the heart of the Columbia River Gorge (Nat'l Scenic Area, 45 mins East of Portland). Portland International Airport is the closest airport (PDX).
Cost: $700. Registration is limited to 10 participants.
Guarantee: If you're dissatisfied with the workshop, I will refund your money (less the cost of purchased add-ons). Note, I've been offering this for quite some time and NEVER had to make good. Really!
Optional Add-Ons: Optional add-ons are the famous Hitachi Magic Wand cordless vibrator ($135), Betty’s barbell ($135), and 2 nights of Overnight Lodging (Sat & Sun) with Breakfast provided each morning.
Overnight: I have limited capacity for overnight guests (max of 6), but spending the nights turns the workshop into a true retreat. I have a beautiful and comfortable retreat space on 10 acres with a hot tub.
The retreat is a great way to further bond with all your new Bodysex Sister Goddesses! Truly, you’ll be thrilled you stayed.
Join Us in the Sacred Circle - Reserve Your Spot Below
More about lodging:
Lodging is for the 2 nights of the workshop, which really turns the workshop into a retreat. Also includes 2 breakfasts with lots of options. I have a beautiful home and look forward to welcoming you. Spending the evenings means you also have use of the hot tub and lots of time to spend either in quiet contemplation or bonding with your Bodysex sisters.
Please note that there are several different rooms available on a first to sign up first choice basis.
Two bedrooms each have Queen beds - $140/night
One bedroom has two Twin beds so is a shared room - $100/night/person
My downstairs studio has a Twin bed - $100/night
The Pullout Sofa is in the Great Room and has a Double bed - $80/night
The 2.5 bathrooms are all shared.
To see pics of the house, shoot me an email. Or check it out on AirBnB.
Join Us In The Sacred Circle
Still not sure? Here radical pleasurist & intimacy coach, Sophia Treyger, talks with me about her recent Bodysex retreat experience. And check out the FAQs below.
In This Workshop, We Will:
Share our authentic selves with women on a similar journey. This is an educational and experiential workshop; participate fully to the extent you're able. If you're uncomfortable with any part of the workshop, you can simply say "no" or "not right now". Understand that this is a very powerful and transformative experience, but you will not be forced to do anything you're not comfortable with or ready for. Also, anything I ask of you will first be modeled by me. I open myself to you, and encourage you to do the same in return. You'll come away with a better understanding of your body, your orgasms and your sexual self. You'll also walk more confidently in the world, embracing pleasure and joy like never before!
SAMPLE AGENDA
Hello Beautiful! You'll be greeted by me in the nude and asked to dress or undress in whatever way is comfortable for you. The weekend is clothing optional, with optional being the key word. There is no right or wrong, just what feels best for you in the moment. We will all be making ourselves vulnerable in different ways. The weekend will be devoted to removing the masks and armor we've all accumulated, to getting back in touch with your authentic, joyful self and to uncovering whatever is keeping you from loving you on a daily basis. Clothing enables us to hide, and to differentiate from each other. Here, we want to see our true selves and to connect with each other in heartfelt ways.
Confidentiality. This is a safe space, you can ask anything you'd like, acceptance and compassion will be shown by all. You can share your own stories and experiences, but not anyone else's.
Bodies & Orgasms. We'll talk about how we feel about our bodies and our orgasms. This is first-person sharing, and you'll be amazed at both the similarities and the differences. You probably haven't really shared this with anyone else. I hadn't - and at the time of my first Bodysex I had been happily married for 20 years! Our sex negative culture, combined with hyper-sexualization equates to body shame and violence against women. Consequently, most of us don't talk to other women, or our partners, about how we really feel about our bodies and our orgasms.
Genital Show & Tell. You're not in Kindergarten anymore, Dorothy! If you've ever felt abnormal "down there", you're not. If you've wondered if other women look like you, some do and some don't. There's a huge variety in style and color, and all pussy's are incredibly beautiful. Why don't we learn this in school?! We'll learn about our own anatomy and the wide range of pussy styles by viewing Betty Dodson's detailed drawings, then take turns looking at and admiring each other. Again, I will go first. And again, you are in charge of setting your own boundaries and deciding whether or not you want to participate and to what extent. Just know that pussy adoration means pussy power, and you won't believe how incredibly powerful this ritual is.
Masturbation Discussion. We'll talk about how we feel about masturbation and the art of pleasuring ourselves. We'll also learn different types of masturbation techniques, about different types of orgasm and toys, and practice Betty's famous Rock 'n Roll technique. This particular technique uses Betty's barbell and the Hitachi Magic Wand.
Erotic Recess. This is group masturbation. I know. Again, it sounds terrifying. The reality is that it's incredibly beautiful to make love to yourself with a group of sisters all doing the same thing - alone but together. Orgasm isn't the goal here. Self love and acceptance are. I personally had never been able to orgasm during masturbation until this very workshop. I probably sound like a broken record, but the theme of the workshop is self-love, positive body image, acceptance and awareness of your body, your sensuality and your feelings. Participate to the extent possible, knowing that the more you put in, the more you get out.
Group Massage. We break into small groups and spend a few minutes on each person in turn. This is the only time all weekend anyone else will touch you - with your consent, of course. It's non-sexual but loving.
Reflection Circle. We will end the weekend with a reflection on all we learned, and talk specifically about what we want to take home and put into practice.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about whether this workshop is right for you, please request a 15 minute free consultation, here. And check out the FAQs below.
Interested in private, one-on-one coaching instead of this workshop? I do a lot of this! Let's talk and see if we would work well together.
About The Joyful Self Love Institute
The Joyful Self Love Institute promotes positive body image and self-love to women of all shapes, sizes and ages. We create sisterhood, heal body shame and celebrate pleasure.
Our workshops empower women to feel whole, loved and beautiful. Body shame and regret are replaced with hope and an understanding of the power that comes from shared feminine sexuality and knowledge of our own bodies. This life changing and magical work is accomplished through education about our bodies and the power of masturbation. We are our own best lovers.
About Workshop Facilitator, Amy Weissfeld
An unabashed hedonist, Amy’s life goal is to empower people to enjoy the pleasure of their own bodies and to heal body shame. We each have the power to transform ourselves into healthier, authentic and loving beings. Tapping into our sexual power and letting go of culturally induced body shame and repression are crucial steps, and Amy enjoys guiding women along the path she herself has stumbled upon.
Amy is a certified Betty Dodson Bodysex Facilitator and Orgasm Coach, Sex & Consent Educator, Mother of two, Wife, and Friend. She focuses on sex positivity and the importance of masturbation in our lives. She is also a certified Somatic Sex Educator & Sexological Bodyworker. Want to know more? Click here. Or check out the professional Somatic Sex Educators Association, of which I am a member.
Core belief: knowing yourself and your own body makes you a happier person, a better partner, and an improved lover.
She loves: skinny dipping, laughter, time in the woods, being on the mountain, strong women, a sense of humor, dogs, adventure, intimacy, integrity and beauty of all kinds.
Amy with Betty Dodson & Carlin Ross at certification workshop
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FAQs
Questions? Below are a few common ones, but if you don’t see yours here, please ask me directly! Amy@JoyfulSelfLove.com or 503.516.1800. Hope to see you in the circle!
+ Is this workshop for CIS-women only?
No. Anyone with a vulva is welcome, regardless of anatomy at birth. The spirit of Bodysex is about sharing our experiences, embracing ourselves, learning about our anatomy/vulvas and how to increase pleasure. All sisters are welcome as my experience has been that most vulva-owners feel safest being vulnerable in this way with other vulva-owners.
+ What if I have my period?
No problem. I often have my period for workshops. You can use a tampon, menstrual cup, or natural sea sponge during genital show & tell and erotic recess.
+ What if I have a yeast infection?
No problem. I personally use boric acid pills, others use cranberry pills or monistat, but whatever treatment works for you is fine. Just treat yourself as you normally would, and come join us in the circle.
+ What if I can't orgasm?
If you orgasm, great. If you don't, that's ok too. Orgasm is NOT the goal. We're here to heal body shame, overcome sexual guilt and experience true sisterhood. There's no agenda and no expectations.
+ Do I have to buy the Magic Wand & Barbell?
I provide both the Magic Wand and the Barbell to use during the workshop. If you want to keep them, you do need to purchase them. The Magic Wand is $120, while the Barbell is $135.
+ Can I bring my own barbell and wand?
Yes. If you've already purchased the barbell and the wand, you can bring them with you to the workshop.
+ Can I bring something to eat?
Of course, please feel free to bring whatever you like. I provide beverages and lots of healthy snacks during the workshop. For overnight guests, breakfast is included and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if I'm informed of them ahead of time.
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