the somatic sex membership by sarah ward
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Sex education is incomplete
When it comes to modern sex education, we focus so much on technique and positions – while ignoring the body entirely.
Unless a lover is present with you in the moment, then even the best technique can fall flat.
That's what makes The Portal unique.
Instead of a hyper focus on what to do, we'll let you know how to do it. The Portal is the place for your somatic sex re-education.
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PORTAL
The Portal is your source for becoming the most embodied erotic version of yourself.
You'll get two live events each month and an erotic book club, dedicated to help you drop in deeper to your physical experience.
After all: all the best stuff happens in the body. Belly laughter. The best meals. And toe-curling orgasms.
When you decide that you're ready to deepen your sexual abilities, unless that decision is followed by action, your goal can get lost in the details.
Having a space where you can establish momentum and accountability is a necessity for taking steps towards your goal.
Inside of The Portal, you'll discover what you want – and what you need. While we often chase the technical side of sex education, unless we are deeply embodied, the best technique in the world can fall flat.
The Portal is where you'll learn to be grounded, safe, present, to expand your capacity for pleasure, while becoming an unforgettable lover.
Does this sound like you?
You know sex should feel like more than it does — but you can't quite name what's missing.
You want to want it more.
You want to feel more.
You just don't know how to get there.
Asking for what you want in the bedroom feels terrifying because then you would actually be seen for the erotic being that you are.
And it hasn't felt safe to be seen.
You're scared that you're broken or that there's something wrong with you.
When really… you're living in a nervous system that is simply under-resourced and hasn't learned to be safe in a sexy context.
What to expect:
Three live events with Sexologist Sarah each month
One workshop focused on the somatic / nervous system to help you fully receive
One workshop dedicated to mastering sexual technique to become an unforgettable lover
Monthly erotic book club discussion on a sexy book that will expand your erotic imagination and capacity
Weekly check-ins to help you track progress, set intentions and stay consistent
alex
Sarah was open, comfortable, and held our hands as we gave ourselves permission to explore. Her ease made it possible for all of us to soften and open.
If you’re looking for a space to connect, explore your sensuality with support, and feel more at home in your own body, an experience with Sarah will give you exactly that.
I can’t recommend her enough.
jean
As a post-menopausal woman and mother, working with Sarah has given me valuable tools to really allow myself to savor the freedom and pleasure of sex!
It’s not too late to embrace those parts of me that I have been disconnected with for so long. my husband and I are finding new ways to connect even deeper.
anonymous
I definitely feel more connected to my body since I started working with Sarah.
I am more readily able to notice what triggers and what hinders my arousal.
Pleasure doesn't feel like an abstract, distant entity anymore, but as a process that I can partake in solo or with my partner.
Ready to become an unforgettable lover?
$47
Sign up today to lock in the founding rate before it goes up to $67/month.
$47
Meet your Headmistress, Sarah
I grew up in a religion steeped in purity culture, where my body felt like a gated community I didn't have the code for.
So I hopped the fence.
What followed was two decades of filling in the gaps — studying human sexuality, somatic coaching, and the erotic arts with some of the most respected names in the field.
I'm a Certified Sexologist with the American Board of Sexology, trained in the VITA™ Method and the Erotic Blueprints™. My methodology blends science, somatics, and soul — with the embodied presence of a professional flamenco dancer and lifelong educator.
None of us got the sex education we deserved. I'm here to fix that.
The Portal is where that happens.
Upcoming or Past Workshops
How to Give Good Head / Oral
Giving Vaginal Orgasms
How to Squirt
Bondage for Beginners
What Your Nervous System Has to Do with Your Orgasm
Nervous System Regulation 101
How to Co-Regulate with Your Partner
The monthly value of The Portal
Monthly somatic regulation workshop.
Value: $27
Monthly sex technique workshop.
Value: $27
Monthly erotic book club.
Value: $20
Terrific bonuses:
Value: $100+
That's a total of $174,
for just $47!
Showing yourself and the universe that you’re committed to show up for your erotic re-education is one of the best investments you can make.
Become a Founding Member and take advantage of the founding price of $47/mo, regularly $67/mo or $397/year, regularly $497/year.
Lock in the price forever when you join today and help to shape this space.
Pay monthly
$47/mo
Pay quarterly
$111/qtr
Pay annually
$397/yr
faq
Who is this space intended for?
This is a mixed gender space.
Occasionally there will be a workshop that is intended only for male or female bodies.
How is The Portal different from the Substack paid tier?
Substack is the what.
The Portal is the how.
In The Portal, you'll receive the hands-on support that you need to become the most embodied lover you can be.
Do I have to commit long term?
Nope. There are different ways to get involved in The Portal: monthly, quarterly and annual.
Each are pay as you go.
Stay as long as you like.
Leave when you feel full.
How is this different than what I would read in a book?
As a Sexologist and Intimacy Coach, everything that I teach I have embodied. These are the tools that have supported my erotic liberation and can support yours.
This is the best of both worlds. You can look forward to our monthly erotic book club.
How is this different from 1:1 sessions?
The Portal is the next best way to access support after individual coaching.
While there is a lot of healing that can be done solo, the remaining 20% of healing needs to happen with another – whether that's with a partner, therapist, coach, friend, or community like The Portal.
Do you offer refunds?
Because of the nature of this work, refunds are not available.
That said, if The Portal isn't for you, you can cancel your membership at any time.
the invitation
Let The Portal be a place
that your turn-on can
live and breathe
Who is this for?
You want a safe container to explore things you maybe haven't had language for
You're curious about your body, your sexuality, your patterns - and ready to feel more pleasure
You're willing to sit with discomfort as part of the process
You're open to slowing down to feel pleasure, rather than just performing pleasure
Who this isn't for:
You are looking for a quick fix
You're hungry for erotic material to turn yourself on
You're in active crisis and need clinical care
You prefer a strictly cognitive approach to things
"I've been seeing someone who'd never orgasmed when we were in bed together.
After two sessions with Sarah, I applied what I'd learned and she came three times in one night!"
peter
don't just take it from me.
anonymous
Your space feels like finding the good part of the internet again — smart, sharp, and zero fluff.
Your writing is wickedly delicious.
anonymous
The nervous system work was powerful. I can't get enough of it.
This space felt like it was custom made just for me.
tealer
Thank you so much for taking the time to read through that and engage with your community as you do.
Very appreciative of your content and the way you inquire of the world around you!
The first step toward a more erotic you is inside The Portal.