Thursday 23 November 2017

Visiting Victoria BC Nov 26 2017V

VISITING VICTORIA BC

Sunday Nov 26 2017
Nico in Victoria Nov 26
Are you an adult who lives with a physical disability? Are you frustrated with the lack of intimacy and pleasure in your life?

Sensual Solutions offers coaching to help you explore and ignite your passion and pleasure. 

Nico will be visiting Victoria on Sunday Nov 26 and will be taking appointments on that day only.  Please call: 

604 836 6484 

Pleasure Without Apology!


www.sensualsolutions.ca/house-call/

Friday 4 November 2016

Inside the world of Sensual Solutions - a VICE video on Sex and Disability

   


Ever wondered what Sensual Solutions is all about? Check out this mini-documentary done by VICE - New York. We were filmed in August of this year and are proud to participate in their 4 part series on sex and disability.


  • You'll get a peek at what happens in an appointment.
  • You'll hear from Coach Lexi 
  • You'll see client, Spencer Williams, talking about his disability and sexual health

Pleasure without apology,

Trish St John


#disability #access #sexualhealth #sci #cerebralpalsy #surrogate #sexability #vice #massage #tantra #wheelchair #coach

Tuesday 16 February 2016

More Than Sex Toys Interview and 20% Discount!

Trish St. John of Sensual Solutions

  Sex & Disabilities  Sex Education  Sex Therapy
We present an interview with the founder of Sensual Solutions, Trish St. John. Located in British Columbia, SENSUAL SOLUTIONS provides intimacy coaching and sexual surrogacy for individuals with disabilities. In appreciation of her time we are establishing a 20% discount for readers. Simply enter TRISH in the discount code window at checkout and you will receive 20% discount off our Sex & Disabilities Collection.
Also Trish has asked us to include Spinal Cord Injury British Columbia in our Coupons for Causes program. This means that if you use discount code SCIBC at checkout, we will take 7.5% off your order (excluding shipping) and we will make a donation in the same amount to SCI-BC.  
How did your organization get its name?
I was driving in my car mulling over names. I wanted the name to convey an answer to a problem and I felt we had to have something that was sexy and could be googled easily. Once I said the name out loud, it stuck! Sensual Solutions.
Please tell us about your organization and how it came about. What kinds of services or programs does Sensual Solutions provide?
If you look on the website's 'founder' page you'll be able to read the story in full. http://www.sensualsolutions.ca/
We provide education, awareness, advocacy and assisted or facilitated intimate services for men, women, and couples with physical disabilities in the Greater Vancouver area. From cuddling and kanoodling to erotic energy work and more, we help our clients understand, explore and ignite their personal passion. Pleasure without apology!
How does Sensual Solutions differ from other organizations?
I don't think there is another organization like this in Canada. Health organizations offer information about sexual health and we take it to the next level to give our clients a way to experience the information and explore further. We take the theory and apply it practically.
How do your programs enhance customers' experiences?
Just read our testimonials. Minds are blown.....lol. We not only make a difference with our clients but also with many parents of adult children with disabilities who are grateful they have a resource to turn to.
Adult toys have gone mainstream. We see them everywhere from Walmart and Target to Rite-Aid and of course on Amazon. How has mainstream acceptance affected your group and how you develop programs or interface with the public?
Mainstream acceptance is not 100% across the board. We still come across people from the stone-age who feel that people with disabilities are not sexual beings and therefore do not condone what our organization does. Having said that, at this point in time we are really seeing and feeling a positive shift around the world for the human and sexual rights of persons with disability. Many countries offer intimacy services either through sex workers, surrogates, or clinical studies such as the case in Israel.
We've opted to interface with the public by branding our organization as more of a medical model and part of everyday good health. With the advent of a variety of sexual and sexuality-type services and education today, it's no longer about lumping sex work under prostitution as the 'spectrum' of sex work is evolving -- somatic sexology, sex surrogates, tantra practitioners, yoni massage, rehab spinal cord injury sperm retrieval, and many other modalities under the Human Sexuality umbrella.

Who is your target market?
Adult men, women, and couples with physical disabilities; doctors, relationship and sex therapists, parents of adult children living with disability, health care education system.
What would you like clients to know about your programs and organization that marketing materials might not adequately communicate?
Use the service and help us break down barriers about sexuality and disability. 
What are there programs or resources which your group provides that do not get enough recognition?
Advocacy
What kind of regulation or oversight affects your organization?
It’s a pioneering field so its legally unregulated however some would argue differently.

How do you evaluate the effectiveness of the services and education you provide?
We ask our clients. We provide pre and post session questions and survey. We measure feedback, referrals, repeat clients, and social media tracking.

Who are three others in your field whom you admire and why? What makes them different or distinctive?
Rachel Wooten (Australia), Cheryl Cohen-Brown (USA), Andrew Gurza (Canada).  
Is there a more polite term or appropriate term we should use when discussing this subject?
Sexual surrogacy or facilitated or assisted sexual health. And thanks for asking!
Can you please explain the most common challenges faced by those with physical disabilities?
I cannot speak for all, but depending on the injury or disability, I hear and read that depression, isolation but also lack of privacy, are huge issues.
What are common misconceptions that both disabled and non-disabled persons have when it comes to sex and sexual wellness?
Some common misconceptions from disabled people is:
  1. Spinal cord injury - I'll never be able to have sex or have children - this is inaccurate
  2. I won't be able to achieve orgasm
  3. I won't be a good sexual partner
  4. I am not sexy or feel sexy or look sexy
The able-bodied population has misconceptions about people with disabilities having sexual pleasure. Many people who use wheelchairs are asked outright by strangers about their sex life and how they "do it."
What kind of training for healthcare professionals receive when it comes to sexual wellness?
Lots of materials and training is available and very useful information. It's just 'applying' the information that seems to be a huge ethical and legal barrier.
Since we do sell products for all walks of life, what are some products you recommend?
Anything that someone can use who has limited use of their hands and arms - i.e. VELCRO® straps are helpful. Intimate rider, foam wedge, bean bag chair, Magic Wand, etc are all popular. Virtual reality and other products like the life-like dolls from Japan are pretty amazing too! Who knows what we'll have in 20 years that will help anyone who is isolated or far away from their lover. 
Anything to do with brain mapping and retraining the pleasure/erogenous zones from non-working parts to other areas of the body that have sensation. I am hopeful that virtual reality or artificial intelligence will play a role in this. 
Have you ever encountered problems with the design of sexual wellness products because of physical limitation or disability? Please describe.
Yes. Too clunky, too hard plastic, too hard to hold, too embarrassing, too loud.
What are some recommendations you have for disabled people to build their self-esteem and feeling of “sexiness”?
Call us!
What are some of the criteria you recommend for clients and students when choosing a toy?
Easy to use, easy to clean, discreet, not too noisy : ), controllable either through attachments or keyboard/remote control, not too expensive, nothing where you have to put in batteries or ask your care aide for help. Almost need a "selfie stick" that bends easily!
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Remember to use discount code, TRISH, at checkout and you will receive 20% discount off our Sex & Disabilities Collection.
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Contact Trish and her team here.
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Read our other Interviews.

Saturday 13 February 2016

Hotel Sharing Available

Hotel-Motel Time!



Feeling frustrated about your privacy? Can't get any alone time? If you are interested in an appointment with a Sensual Solutions Intimacy Coach but live with other people, we may have an option for you!

We're hoping to offer our clients a way to have their appointment at a hotel but for a lot less money. When a client books at a hotel, they rarely stay overnight. Therefore, we have the opportunity to book other appointments and cost-share the hotel fee. This can save you big bucks!

If you're interested, please send us an email or watch for possible hotel appointments on our Facebook Page.

If you'd like to know more about our services, please visit our website.

Friday 12 February 2016

Valentine's Survival Guide for Singles






Valentine's Survival Guide


(As posted today in the Rick Hansen Foundation blog.)

For people who are single (and even for those who aren’t) Valentine’s Day isn’t always so sweet. Here are some tips and resources to help you through the day from Trish St John, founder of Sensual Solutions, an organization that assists adults with disabilities explore and discover their sexuality.

Remember your grade school Valentine’s experience? It starts to sink in around this time: This day isn’t always so great. And if you know the history of the holiday, St. Valentine’s story isn’t a happy one either. He was beheaded on February 14 in the 3rd century (which really sucked for him).

These days, many people feel that Valentine’s Day is uncomfortable, unnecessary and a cause of anxiety. Yes, one of the most romantic days of the year is also one of the most stressful.  A commercially-driven economic powerhouse for florists, chocolatiers, restaurants, jewelry stores, and fancy underwear makers - it’s a lot of pressure and a lot of expectation to make the day extra special and romantic for your significant other.  Now, what about if you’re single and living with a disability? It’s easy to feel down and alone on Valentine’s Day. Here are some tips and resources that will help you make it through the day:

Love yourself first: Spend the day appreciating you! 
  • Reflect on your uniqueness and what you’re grateful for
  • Read a good book, have a nice meal, call an old friend
  • Eat chocolate and drink wine
  • Become a romantic – explore the art of romance and intimacy from a Sensual Solutions coach!
  • Enjoy the day no matter what you choose to do

Get out there: There are lots of fun group activities to participate in!
  • Check out some meet-up groups in your area
  • Discover the various Facebook pages and groups devoted to dating and dating for people with disabilities
  • Go dancing! Visit Just Dance! for a different kind of dance experience

Rage against the Valentine’s machine: Have a little anti-Valentine's fun.

  • Netflix and wine, lots of wine
  • Have a “Stupid Cupid” event: a night at the pub with your friends, a night in with your family or cuddling with your pet on the couch
  • Buy a heart-shaped piñata and beat the crap out of it until candy falls out. Eat all the candy.

Love where you live: Forget all the hearts and flowers and make it a day to support your community.
  • Give blood. Denounce Cupid’s powers and give from your heart – blood banks are always in short supply
  • Adopt or foster a furry or feathered companion. Studies show that loving an animal reduces stress and increases the feel good drugs – dopamine and oxytocin. There are many terrific animal rescue organizations throughout the province as well.

Pat Benatar knew it best when she sang “Love is a Battlefield.”  So gear up and get ready for another year of teddy bears and red heart-shaped balloons, but remember, it’s only one day – protect your self-esteem and send loving thoughts inward and out into the universe. It can’t hurt. And it won’t suck. 

About the author: Trish St John is the founder of Sensual Solutions, an organization that assists adults with disabilities explore and discover their sexuality. Intimate and respectful care for men, women, and couples. Find more information about Sensual Solutions on their websiteFacebook page, or Twitter account



Wednesday 11 November 2015

Live on Soapbox Radio! Sex Talk

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Listen in to the live interview on Soapbox Radio! Trish talks about the work of Sensual Solutions and the importance of sexual health.


Monday 26 October 2015

Helpful Pressure Point



Ever thought about acupressure? There have been some amazing stories and testimonials from people who practise this ancient form of medicine. Check out this short video for a pressure point that assists with digestion, bloating, fatigue, and more.