The Experience
What is Erotic Gateway?
A thoughtfully facilitated, sex-positive space for gay men that weaves embodiment, consent, and therapeutic practice into a guided erotic experience.
The Erotic Gateway is a full-day immersion for men who want to meet their sexuality with presence rather than performance. This is not simply a play party. It is a structured, carefully held journey that begins with embodied workshop practices and intentionally transitions into a consent-led erotic space.
You will be supported to slow down, tune into your body, and clarify your desires. The emphasis is on safety, humanity, and genuine connection — creating an environment where you can meet yourself and other men with steadiness and self-trust.
This experience is carefully designed specifically for gay and bi men who value integrity, presence, and mutual respect. Participation is conscious and choice-led. There is no pressure to perform or escalate.
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
The Day
A carefully structured journey from embodied workshop practices into a consent-led erotic space.
Morning — Workshop
Practices designed to help you:
- ◦ Build confidence in your body
- ◦ Develop clear consent and boundaries
- ◦ Ask for what you want without shame
- ◦ Release limiting sexual scripts
- ◦ Cultivate regulation and erotic awareness
Afternoon — Erotic Space
A structured, sex-positive environment where you may:
- ◦ Explore connection and touch at your own pace
- ◦ Express your erotic self, consciously and respectfully
- ◦ Engage, observe, or take space as needed
Everything remains invitational. Consent guides every step. Your “no” carries equal weight to your “yes.”
What's Next
Upcoming Events
Next Event
Sunday 12th April 2026
Soma Home, Stoke Newington
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
From £85
Book Your PlaceMore Dates
- Sat 2nd May · 9:30 AM
- Sat 27th June · 9:30 AM
- Sat 18th July · 9:30 AM
All workshops held at Soma Home, 231 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 9HP.
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Meet Your Facilitators
Armand Botha
Core Energetics & Neo-Tantra
Trained in Core Energetics, deepening work through Neo-Tantra, Sexological Bodywork, IFS, and Body Poetry. His approach is grounded, experiential, and playful.
Read Full Bio →Sam Cotton
Psychotherapist & Group Facilitator
An experienced psychotherapist and trauma-aware group facilitator specialising in gay male clients. Formerly of The Priory and the Hoffman Process.
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What People Say
"The care and structure made all the difference. I felt safe enough to actually let go and be present in my body for the first time."
"Not what I expected. It was deeper, more human, more grounding. I left feeling more connected to myself than I have in years."
"The consent framework is excellent. You can fully relax knowing that boundaries are genuinely respected here."