A Costly Retreat in Joshua Tree
Jana Hocking, a sex and dating columnist, attended the $15,000 Back to Body Sex Retreat in California, aimed at helping women reconnect with pleasure.
Healing Over Hype
Expecting a bold crowd, she instead found women “either getting divorced… or needed to learn how to enjoy sex again.”
The retreat began with group sharing before moving into tantric meditation and intimate exercises.
Unusual Practices
One session asked women to “hold their vulvas” while affirming goals.
Jana admitted, “I realized I was performing… but am I having a real orgasm?”
The retreat also included controversial demonstrations, such as founder Pamela Madsen receiving foreplay in front of the group.
Takeaways
Though she was the only attendee who didn’t climax, Jana said, “I’m more equipped to reach climax on my own terms.”
She left with a deeper sense of confidence and self-awareness.
