Emily King Therapy

Somatic therapist, sexologist & bodyworker based in Edinburgh

13/10/2026

“Am I f u c k a b l e ?” is hands down my favourite erotic check in 🗣️, especially as someone in a long term relationship.

Let’s get clear on the differentiation between pleasure being our birth right & feeling entitled to s/x.

29/09/2026

What a day 🌸🌚🫦🔥

If I had to pick one word to describe my first day retreat, it would be free. I recognise that women have the desire to feel free, particularly in their bodies. My takeaway was that women have the power to help other women to feel free, & that’s exactly what happened.

Freedom from stress, freedom from expectation, freedom from objectification. Freedom to be, freedom to touch, freedom to play!

Our day focused on slowness, co-regulation, play & creativity, all explored within the magic walled garden at Montrave Estate

Huge thanks to Lek’ko: Face & Body Massage Therapy for joining to guide us through breast massage & to Ruth O for bringing the moRuth Oressive craft kit I’ve ever seen, for the women to explore what wanted to be expressed

& I couldn’t help but notice how the weather held out for us! We got a beautiful blue sky & bright sun, & the following day torrential rain. The weather gods are pleasure seekers too 🥰

Shout out to iroha_Global for gifting tiroha_Globalibe to head home with too 🙏🏻

16/09/2026

Introducing Notes on Ecstasy ❤️‍🔥

I’m fascinated by what happens when sxx becomes more than something we do, & becomes something we feel & experience.
So, I’m beginning a new series on Substack exploring people’s peak sxxual experiences. I want to collect the stories we rarely get to hear, the stories that can give us insight into & a vocabulary for s/xual flourishing.

Sxxuality is often discussed through a deficit lens: dysfunction, trauma, pain, shame, disconnection. Those conversations matter, of course, but focusing on stories of difficulty can inadvertently teach people to think of sxxuality primarily as a problem to solve. Making space for peak sxxual experiences offers a different kind of knowledge & insight.

Your best sxxual experiences are worth paying attention to. So please, tell me about the best sxx you’ve ever had. You can submit your experience via the anonymous form through my bio. Selected stories will be published on Substack, & I’ll also be reading some aloud for video content. Sxx deserves to be examined without being sanitised & pleasure deserves to be explored without being trivialised & I refuse to censor this series as I would have to do here.
*Please only submit stories you’re comfortable having published &/or read aloud. Please remove identifying details about other people.*

15/09/2026

Well… that was fun!

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking at WellFest NI this weekend about intimacy in a modern world with the Easy Wellness Podcast & honestly, what a joy. A full tent. So many curious faces. Lots of nodding along, laughing, a few “ohhh, I’ve never thought about it like that” moments & brilliant conversations afterwards.

As someone who talks about sxx, intimacy, pleasure & our bodies for a living, it makes me ridiculously happy to see these conversations taking up space at a mainstream wellness event.
Wellness isn’t just green juice, pilates & getting your 10k steps in. It’s also feeling at home in your body. Knowing what you want. Feeling connected. Having great sxx. Feeling safe enough to be vulnerable, & being able to actually TALK about all of it. I’m very delighted to see sxxual wellness pulling up a chair at the wellness table.

Thank you WellFest NI for having me & thank you to everyone who came, listened, laughed, asked questions & got involved.

As a wise Kyla Cobbler says: happy, thank you. More please 🫀
…& WellFest please come Edinburgh 😚

25/08/2026

The internal conflict between the ‘good girl’ & the woman who enjoys her s/xual expression is one that rears its head time & time again in my client work. Your ability to challenge s/xual conditioning & gendered stereotypes will undoubtedly impact your ability to enjoy your body.

Lets dive in 🏊

10/08/2026

Ohhhh we are so back baby! 🫦

What happens in our minds can be just as revealing as what happens in our bodies. This edition of Pleasure Club explores the world of erotica, s**t, & fantasy; not to judge what’s “normal,” but to get curious about what turns us on, why fantasy matters, & how imagination can deepen our understanding of pleasure.

Together we’ll explore questions like:
💭Why are fantasies often different from what we want in real life?
🔥What makes a piece of erot/ca genuinely hot?
💦 How do stories, language, & anticipation create arousa/?
🫀What can our fantasies teach us about our desires, boundaries, & emotional needs?

Expect a fun, inclusive & shame-free space with guided discussions, playful exercises, short readings, & opportunities for reflection. Sharing is always optional. Whether you’re a devoted s**t reader or simply curious about the role fantasy plays in sxuality, you’re welcome.

No previous experience or reading list required. Just bring your fine self, an open mind & your curiosity.

Tickets include a drink on arrival (af or alcoholic) & charcuterie snacks. Dietary requirements can be catered to upon completion of the form when booking. Available via my booking site x

30/07/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the first uncensored event ⛓️

It was a joy as always to speak with Serve Pamela & to learn more about her work as a pro domme, what k i n k means to her & how it can inspire us all, the k/nky & vanilla alike! We had a brilliant crowd who brought great questions, prompting discussion about the crossover between sx work & neurodivergence, the complexity of male desire & what emotional skills come in handy for navigating power dynamics. What a delicious way to spend a Wednesday evening.

As always, a big theme from the evening was the collective wish that we had more opportunities to share spaces like this. I often find myself seething with jealously while perusing what sx positive events are happening in London, so I’m taking Pamela’s advice & letting that jealously be a motivator. We can’t let the English have it all now, can we? 🤭
We all have the opportunity to contribute to a better s/xual culture so get out there & support your local s/xy educators! If you want the tide to change let it be known, we’re stronger & sexier together 💋

Let’s keep this party going; if you work, engage with or play & exist in a ‘taboo’ area I would love to hear from you 🫀

I can’t gush enough about shop.withnoname & its wonderful inhabitants. Make sure to check them out to follow along with what the get up to 👏🏻

Extra thanks to the fabulous Lynds for the chair hire - it takes a village! 🫂

27/07/2026

Is parentification influencing your experience of intimacy?

During part 2 of Neuroaffective Touch™️ training last week, relational somatic psychotherapist Sue Bell delivered a session on parentification in regards to developmental trauma. As she spoke to what parentification overshadows - curiosity, play, healthy dependency, exploration, delight, protest, receiving- I immediately recognised that these are all vital ingredients for a healthy & fulfilling s/x life & are skills I support people to develop in session based work.

What we experience throughout various stages of development can impact how we are in adulthood. If you recognise yourself in these slides, know that you can adapt again. Your body can reorganise itself around nurturing relational experiences. We are essentially all made out of clay, with the potential to be reshaped again & again & again.

NATouch is the most relational work I’ve ever participated in, it’s beautiful. I am excited to start offering it as a trainee under supervision. My books are open for new client consultations & I am excited to announce that I offer this work to everyone, regardless of gender. Yes, men, this includes you! Reach out via email [email protected] to book your consultation

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