In society we are encouraged to explore the different foods we eat, the music we listen to, the movies we watch and the perfumes we love to smell. Yet, have you ever truly explored what your biggest sense organ, your skin, can feel and experience?
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Many desire to improve communication around sexuality, intimacy and play. But in order to communicate clearly, one needs to know what it is they desire to experience. Which is where people seem to get stuck.
This is where Sensory Body Mapping can offer profound insights and facilitate transformation.
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What is Sensory Body Mapping?
Sensory Body Mapping at Being Intimate is a combination of different elements:
Sensory mapping - a therapeutic technique that involves creating a visual representation of how different sensory experiences are processed in the body.
Pleasure mapping - which aims to explore pleasure and what feels good by exploring touch in both existing and new erogenous zones.
Sensation play - a form of gentle BDSM play that involves using various tools and sensations to stimulate and provoke a physical or psychological response in your partner.
These elements are a part of Sensory Body Mapping, yet none of these elements define the full experience of it. Every sessions is tailored to the specific needs and desires of the couple or individual.​
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The benefits of Sensory Body Mapping
Sensory Body Mapping helps you become more attuned to your bodily and emotional responses to various stimuli, facilitating a better understanding of your unique sensual profile. Making it easier to communicate your wants, needs, desires and boundaries to others. It offers the opportunity to truly explore your body and skin in a non-judgemental space, where the focus is on identifying patterns and connections between physical sensations and emotions.
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Think of Sensory Body Mapping as a wine tasting for your skin. Just as you explore wines to understand your palate and preferences, Sensory Body Mapping helps you discover your desired taste of what your body and skin could possibly experience and feel.
Examples of common challenges around physical intimacy that need support:
Uncertainty about desires.
You may not truly know what you like or desire when it comes to physical intimacy, leading to confusion or dissatisfaction in your experiences. Without this self-awareness, it becomes challenging to engage fully with a partner or even with oneself.
Monotony in intimacy.
When intimacy and sex become routine, you may feel a loss of playfulness and excitement in your relationship(s). This can lead to feelings of disconnection and a longing for newness.
Emotional discomfort with touch.
Physical touch may bring up uncomfortable or confrontational emotions, making it hard to open up or feel safe. This can create barriers to both emotional and physical closeness.
Difficulty in experiencing pleasure.
If you find it hard to feel or express pleasure, it can result in frustration, feelings shame or a sense of inadequacy, affecting your overall sexual and emotional well-being.
Struggles with communication.
You may have difficulty clearly communicating your needs, desires, feelings, and boundaries, which can lead to misunderstandings, unmet needs, and tension in your relationships.
In session
During a session, you and your partner will engage in a guided, intimate exploration, mapping out each other’s bodies through various sensual exercises, exploratory touch, and multiple sensory tools. After your guided exploration, we will sit down, reflect together and guide you in translating your experiences and learnings into a visual representation that you can take home with you.
The goal of is to create a deeper understanding of your erotic identity, improve communication around your pleasures and discomforts, and expand your awareness of what intimacy can be—beyond conventional norms.
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​It is important to know that you decide how much or how little clothes you wear during the session. And that no sexual acts, in any way, will be performed during the sessions.
Examples of reasons people come to us for Sensory Body Mapping:
Improving communication around intimacy.
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Many come to us seeking guidance and practice in effectively communicating their desires, feelings, and boundaries. Clear communication is essential for fostering trust and understanding in any intimate relationship.
Revitalizing playfulness.
For those who feel their relationship has lost its spark, Sensory Body Mapping offers a way to reintroduce playfulness and excitement. This can reignite passion and bring a sense of newness to long-term relationships.
Expanding intimate experiences.
Clients often seek tools to deepen their intimate experiences, whether alone or with a partner. This can lead to a more fulfilling and connected life, where intimacy is seen as a source of joy and growth.
Enhancing sensual awareness.
Sensory Body Mapping provides the opportunity to explore new dimensions of physical intimacy and playfulness. This curiosity can lead to profound personal insights and a richer, more varied sensual life.​
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Simply having fun.
Some people seek Sensory Body Mapping out of a desire to have fun and explore something new. They may not be facing specific struggles but are instead curious about discovering new sensations and experiences in a playful, non-judgmental environment.
Practical information
Our sessions are typically conducted individually with either Sara or Bas, allowing for a personalized approach while benefiting from our combined strengths and collaborative expertise for a well-rounded experience.
We welcome both monogamous and non-monogamous, heterosexual and queer individuals and couples into our practice. Your privacy is our priority; every session is handled with professionalism and care to ensure a safe and supportive experience.
Individual session
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Individual sessions will be with either Sara or Bas,
not both.
120 min
€300 per session
in-person in our practice in Alkmaar.
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Couples session
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Couples sessions will be with either Sara or Bas,
not both (unless desired otherwise).
150 min
€500 per session
in-person in our practice in Alkmaar.
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