Queer Somatic Massage🫀

Floating Sanctuary

To be held in deep rest is a powerful thing. Most men have not experienced this since childhood. Some, not even then.

✧ Currently moored: South Birmingham (Grand Union Canal)
✧ [Updated: May 2025]

This is not an ordinary massage, or a cheap thrill, but a homecoming into your full erotic self that unfolds at the speed of trust. Here you can loosen your belly, let your face go, and surrender to being supported. Here the wild animal of your body will remember its naked state of presence and peace. Each journey begins with an intention – a compass point that guides our intimate work. What aspects of your embodied experience seek integration? What erotic wisdom longs to be expressed? Together we craft a ritual container where vulnerability is protected, flow finds form, and soft force shapes fresh feeling. Come aboard the floating sanctuary. Your journey into sensual connection – warmed by wood fire, lulled by water.

PART ONE: THE CONTAINER


✧ Setting ✧

Intimate canal boat sanctuary
away from the noise of everyday life.

• Warm • Candle lit • Natural elements •

Sessions take place on a comfy floor-bed
for deep grounding and full-body support.

Accessible alternatives available
through out-calls to your home.*

* Birmingham / London

PART TWO: THE WORK

  • As a queer man working with queer bodies, I believe in:

    • Going beyond the hunt. Many men lose months on apps like Grindr, hooked by the buzz, deflated by the chase… This work creates a radical alternative: unhurried, intentional touch that honours the whole person.

    • Skin-to-skin healing. Unlike conventional massage where the practitioner remains clothed, and the receiver’s body is divided by a towel, this work can involve mutual naked contact. When two bodies connect without barriers, there’s a primal recognition that bypasses the thinking mind, fostering deep relaxation and trust that cloth-separated touch cannot access.

    • Sacred intimacy. This work also creates space for intentions that honour the erotic as a pathway to self-knowledge and connection. Through breath, touch, and presence, we explore embodied desires that may have no other safe container for expression. Each session begins with a clear intention – whether exploring new dimensions of pleasure, developing greater bodily awareness, or cultivating erotic skills – and unfolds as a unique ritual crafted specifically for your journey.

  • This work is grounded in fundamentals of somatic practice:

    • Begin with "yes" — We start where you already are, honouring what works before introducing new possibilities

    • Self-image through physical image — Moving the physical body creates shifts in how we perceive ourselves

    • Cellular wisdom beneath trauma — Pathways to healing beyond the conditioned nervous system

    • Your body is not an object, but a process — A living, breathing, sensing self

    • Trauma-informed. This work honours the body's wisdom, including its protective responses. We move at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system.

    • Consent is key. You remain fully empowered to direct, pause, or shift the experience at any time.

    • Clear boundaries. Professional standards are maintained while embracing authentic connection. Before booking, we'll discuss exactly what the session entails and establish clear agreements.

✧ The Experience ✧

Your 90-minute session begins with a gentle arrival— grounding intentions through back-to-back breathing. From there, shedding layers, we move through:

🪔 Ritual Container. Crossing the threshold into sensual presence beyond everyday consciousness.

🫀 Intimate Touch. Listening to your body's needs moment by moment, allowing our connection to unfold in real time.

🫂 Authentic Witness. Sharing words that couldn't exist with anyone else.

🌌 Conscious Integration. Support in absorbing your experience, allowing erotic energy to flow more freely in daily life.

“My experience with Shaun was luxurious – safe, nurturing and cathartic. The dynamic body-to-body movements guided me beautifully through cycles of tension and release. I felt completely supported physically, mentally and spiritually, with the light sway of the boat making me feel like I was floating on a cloud. Highly recommended!”
— J, 34

PART THREE: NEXT STEPS

✧ Practical Details ✧

Location: Private narrowboat sanctuary on Birmingham's canals with floor-bed massage setup (exact mooring location shared on booking), or bed/floor massage at your home.


Rates (April 2025):

I have a sliding scale in place to make this work available to diverse bodies. What you pay is up to you; I trust my clients' integrity.

The Supported Rate (£120) is offered in recognition that marginalisation shouldn't be a barrier to receiving healing touch. If this rate makes the difference in your ability to access this work, it's for you.

Package options are also available for ongoing work.

What to bring: A towel and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing

How to prepare: Light meal 1-2 hours before; avoid alcohol or substances; arrive hydrated

 FAQs

  • 🌑 What should I expect during our first session?
    Whether you're new to bodywork or deeply experienced, sessions are crafted to meet you exactly where you are. We begin by attuning to each other, undressing, and revisiting intentions. The massage itself unfolds at your pace, with gentle communication throughout. We close with integration time to absorb the experience.

    🌑 Do I need previous experience with bodywork?
    Not at all. Each session is tailored to your specific needs and comfort level. Many first-timers find this work especially transformative precisely because it's so different from conventional massage.

    🌑 How often should I book sessions?
    Some clients benefit from regular sessions (every 4-6 weeks) to support ongoing integration, while others prefer occasional deeper dives. We can discuss what rhythm might best support your journey during our consultation.

  • 🌑 Is this work sexual in nature?
    This work honours the full spectrum of embodied experience, including sensuality and pleasure, but it is not penetrative sexual services. While sessions include sensual elements and naked work (including hand to genital contact) there is no climactic goal. The focus remains on somatic awareness, authentic connection, and energy cultivation, whilst welcoming your full erotic self to the space.

    🌑 What if I become emotional during a session?
    Emotional release is welcomed and honoured as a natural part of embodied healing. The container is designed to hold whatever arises with compassion and without judgment. You can be held, rest, or move through whatever emerges – this integration is often profoundly healing.

    🌑 Is this therapy?
    While therapeutic, this is not therapy. This is relational somatic work focused on deepening bodily sensitivity, empowering you to seek what serves you with erotic confidence in daily life.

  •  🌑 How private is the narrowboat setting?
    The boat provides complete privacy and discretion. We change mooring locations every two weeks, always choosing quiet, secluded spots along the canal. The hull, curtains, and strategic positioning, ensure total privacy inside our floating sanctuary. The regular location changes add an extra layer of discretion to our work together.

    🌑 How do I find you?
    The boat is always kept within easy walking distance of parking. You'll receive detailed directions, current mooring location, and parking information via WhatsApp or email 24 hours before your session.

    🌑 How accessible is your narrowboat?
    The nature of canal boats means there are steps involved in accessing the space. If you have mobility considerations, please let me know before booking, and we can discuss out-call options to your home where accessibility might be better suited to your needs.

If you've read this far, you likely sense the care and intention that flows through this work. The same depth of attention that shapes these words, I bring to the poetry of your body. Together we’ll create a container where transformation becomes not just possible, but inevitable. Those drawn to this level of presence tend to experience the most profound shifts in our work together.

“A truly sensational experience! His intuitive hands had me simultaneously relaxed and exhilarated. I reconnected with parts of my body I hadn’t felt in years and continued feeling the effects for days after our session. Highly recommend.”
— Z, 53

✧ Booking Your Session ✧

The journey begins with a brief (15-minute) online consultation to ensure this work aligns with your needs and to address any questions.

✧ Payment & Policies ✧

BOOKING
• £60 deposit secures your session
• Full balance due 24 hours before session
• Gift certificates valid for 6 months

CANCELLATION
• Full refund: 48+ hours notice
• No refund: <48 hours notice
• Exceptional circumstances considered

RESCHEDULING
• Free rescheduling: 48+ hours notice
• £30 fee: 24-47 hours notice
• Subject to availability

LATE ARRIVAL
• Sessions begin and end at scheduled times
• Arrivals 15+ minutes late may be cancelled

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