Before the Workshop…

How much do you know about Bodysex?

How familiar you are with Betty Dodson’s Bodysex philosophy and rituals, and the approach to self-love and independent orgasm, may influence how you experience the activities, conversation and rituals during the workshop.

You’re invited to watch, listen and read the following
footage, podcasts and articles before coming to the workshop.

The Bodysex Documentary: One virtual screening
will be offered to registered participants in the
fortnight prior to the workshop.

Audio: Here are some body-meditations for you to listen to get familiar with the Bodysex philosophy and rituals.

Articles: Here are some writings by people who have experienced the workshop.

FAQs: Check out the common questions below

Questions? Scroll to the end of the page to see a few common questions. If you don’t see yours there, please ask me directly!
email:  jacquichaplin@me.com or text: +61 (0)412 741 531.

Hope to see you in the circle!

What you can expect during the workshop…

The day begins with…

Exploring Bodies & Orgasms Circle

Understanding how you and others – including me –
feel about our bodies and orgasms and being able to talk
about it in a dedicated space is the starting point for the day. Yep, we jump right into the stuff of life when it comes to walking your pathway to pleasure. Every woman’s experiences are unique and each of us also experience so many of the same challenges. Growing up we have had all sorts of influences – good, bad and the ugly – shape our stories and who we should be and what we should do and how we should behave.
No more SHOULDS! This is a space to let go of any guilt, shame
or limits that don’t work for you anymore.

This exploration is about giving you and each other the space
to acknowledge where you are at right now. Know that being in the room is also where you are supposed to be!
It’s time to put yourself first!

Up next…

Genital Show & Tell

This is where things get interesting…
it’s where some of us realise that we don’t all look the same between the legs. This is sometimes the first time we have
taken a close look out or own or any other woman’s vulva.
We’ll start by taking a look at some of Betty’s very detailed
vulva illustrations and photos she has gathered. I’ll also show Betty’s fabulous “The Internal Clitoris” video to help with
creating a shared language of our vulvas.

This ritual is all about demystifying the magnificent differences between all women’s vulvas…  This is when we discover the vast range of colours, shades and hues of our vulvas and see her shapes and curves, frills and ruffles or her streamlines and compactness. This is when you can name your vulva if you haven’t already or share her name.

Genital Show and Tell can feel like a huge challenge – don’t worry – I go first and then we move through the group at
a pace that works. Ultimately, you don’t have to participate –
if you’re not ready it might be time to take a break or …
if it’s too much for you to even contemplate – private 1:1 work might be a better way for you to start your personal pathway. There is no right or wrong, but the ritual is truly an eye opening shame and guilt destroyer!

Learning to admire and appreciate your genitals is a hugely empowering moment!

Followed by…

Exploring Masturbation Practices

Talking about the “M” word is something that can be tricky, depending on the values and stories that have dictated how you live your life til now.

This is the time when we speak openly about masturbation and its importance for knowing your own body and what gives you pleasure. Betty said: Masturbation for One is the best sex you’ll ever have. If you don’t know what gives you pleasure … it makes it hard to experience, let alone share your preferences with those you may choose to have partner sex with.

I’ll introduce the practices that Betty developed and swore by through guided practice: her Rock’n’Roll technique, using magic wands to best effect and you’ll experience her tailored designed Betty’s Barbell. Then there’s the Pillow Fuck, the Goddess pose and XXX. Some of them you might’ve experienced intuitively in your life and this gives a name to what you might already be familiar with… but we’ll all work through the ritual together.

Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned…

Erotic Recess

With the addition of new knowledge, each new practice and ritual we go further along your pathway to pleasure
… the pleasure that you deserve – that is your birthright!
Know that everyone’s body is designed to experience pleasure… this is about working out just how much independent pleasure
is truly possible in a space shared by women with a similar
goal of getting on her own pathway to pleasure.
Group masturbation is what the Erotic Recess Ritual is all about. Each us focus on the pleasure we can give ourselves.
Doing it in a space with others generates an amazing
amount of sexual energy and releases some truly
phenomenal sexual energy out into the universe! 

But wait! There’s more…

Group Massage

The Group Massage Ritual is about experiencing a full body massage from one another. In smaller groups, each woman takes her turn to be spoiled by gentle divine feminine energy with a massage. Before each woman takes her turn,
she is invited to express to those massaging her
what will have her massage experience feel
warm, caring, safe and comfortable. 

This is yet another way you can come to greater self-love
and acceptance of your own body, as you experience the glorious variations of the form and beauty of women, their touch, intuition and care.

 Bringing the day to a close…

Reflection Circle

Closing the workshop, the Reflection Circle allows you to talk about what you’ve learned and how you plan to take that learning out into your daily life – as privately or as loudly as you like. I wanted to shout it out from the roof top after my first workshop. That feeling is how I know how important it is to bring Bodysex® to the women in the world I live in.

We’ll talk about what was significant, how differently you feel about yourself and your sexual energy.

But wait… one more thing!

Once the workshop has closed, it can be hard to say goodbye at the end of the day… so you are welcome to join together and head off to share a meal with your new crew of Bodysex® sisters.

Sometimes people want to stay in touch… a group list of contacts is not provided so that women don’t have to opt in
or out of future contact. Please offer your contact details to others at the end of the time together but refrain from asking others for their details… let them make the offer too…

ARE ALL PARTICIPANTS NAKED DURING THIS WORKSHOP? 
Yes! Everyone! Being naked (and warm) is the ultimate in experiencing self-love in the safety of a like minded circle of women. Each of us can begin (or continue) to put aside a lifetime of conditioning. Being kind to yourself… loving and gentle, allows each of the opportunity to be fully present with our own humanity and womanhood.

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. Experience acknowledges that most vulva-owners feel safest being vulnerable in this way with other vulva-owners.

WHAT IF I HAVE MY PERIOD?
No problem. Women with their period have no reason not to attend the workshop. 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/THRUSH?

No problem. Use whatever your medical practitioner recommends for symptom relief and whatever treatment
works for you. Just Do life as you normally would and
come join 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. No agenda, no particular outcome is appropriate for all women in the circle… the expectation is that you take as much as you can from the workshop and incidental experiences being part of the Bodysex community.

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 purchase them that is optional and the Magic Wand is available at INSERTLINK and Betty’s Barbell is available for purchase from Etsy INSERTLINK.

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. You are fully responsible for their location, care and ownership.

CAN I BRING SOMETHING TO EAT?

Of course, please feel free to bring whatever you like. I provide water and healthy snacks during the workshop.