CODE OF ETHICS FOR SEXUAL ENERGY WORKERS
As a practitioner in the field of sexual energy work, I have come to recognize that there are currently no formal governing bodies or regulatory organizations providing oversight for this work.
Because of this, it is essential that each practitioner establishes and upholds a clear and accountable Code of Ethics. It is also why I felt called to create a code of ethics specifically for practitioners in this field. Originally written in 2010, this expanded edition was published on August 7, 2018.
At the core of this code is a well-defined scope of practice—what services are offered, how they are delivered, and a consistent commitment to acting in the best interest of the client or seeker at all times.
As a Sexual Energy Worker, I am entrusted with some of the most vulnerable aspects of a person’s experience—their deepest wounds, fears, insecurities, as well as their most profound desires, joys, and emotions. Some individuals come to this work after exhausting more conventional paths, while others arrive seeking to explore new and expansive aspects of themselves.
Either way, I hold this responsibility with deep respect.
To be invited into such intimate and often hidden spaces within another person is both an honor and a privilege—one that I do not take lightly. This work requires presence, integrity, and a deep reverence for the trust that is placed in me.
This is sacred work, and it must always be treated as such.
-Paul “Tantraviking” Bagge
Tantraviking’s Code of Ethics For Sexual Energy Workers
To be and remain grounded during the entire session
Staying present and grounded for the duration of the session—regardless of its length—is essential in any therapeutic or treatment setting. This is the time your client has invested in, and it should be entirely focused on them. Your attention and intention during that time must remain aligned with what is in the client’s best and highest interest. This applies to all parties present, including the practitioner and the maintenance of clear professional and personal boundaries.
To create and provide a safe and supportive environment for the client/seeker
A tremendous amount of trust is placed in the practitioner. Sessions are often deeply intimate in nature, requiring attention not only to physical safety, but also to emotional and energetic well-being. All factors must be considered—from secure and private spaces, to personal hygiene, to discretion and confidentiality.
To ensure the client/seeker has a clear understanding of the session
Before any waiver, disclaimer, or consent form is signed, the client should be fully informed of what will take place during the session and the intention behind it. Any potential variations from the planned structure should also be discussed. It must be confirmed that the client fully understands and is able to give informed consent. Clients should always feel comfortable asking questions or expressing concerns prior to and during the session.
To inform the client/seeker of any possible effects of the session
Clients should be made aware of any potential outcomes or effects prior to the session. The results of energy-based work are not always immediate and may take time to integrate or release. Clients should be educated on the possibility of delayed physical, emotional, or energetic responses.
To ensure the client/seeker understands they may stop the session at any time
Due to the intimate and potentially vulnerable nature of this work, clients must know they have full control to pause or stop the session at any point if they feel uncomfortable or uncertain. This is essential for the safety and well-being of both the client and practitioner. If a client becomes overwhelmed or unsure, the practitioner should pause and reassess whether continuing is in the client’s best interest.
To recognize altered states and never take advantage of them
Sexual energy and sensual bodywork can create powerful physiological and emotional responses. Chemicals such as adrenaline, dopamine, and oxytocin (the bonding hormone) are active during sessions and may influence a client’s behavior or judgment. Practitioners must remain fully aware of this and never take advantage of a client in any state. Clients place immense trust in this work and have the right to expect a consistently safe and ethical environment.
To always act in the best interest of the client/seeker
Treatment goals, boundaries, expectations, and concerns should be clearly discussed prior to the session. All actions taken during the session should align with what is in the client’s best interest.
To prioritize the client’s mental, physical, and spiritual well-being
While clients are encouraged to express how they are feeling, practitioners must recognize that this is not always possible during a session. It is the practitioner’s responsibility to remain present and attentive to what is being observed and felt, and to respond accordingly.
To not change the scope of the session without consent
Any variation from the agreed-upon session structure must be discussed and consented to in advance. The scope of the session should never change without the client’s full awareness and agreement.
To maintain the right to end a session if necessary
The practitioner reserves the right to end a session if the safety, well-being, or boundaries of either the client or practitioner are at risk. It is the practitioner’s responsibility to maintain appropriate boundaries and ensure that all aspects of the session remain therapeutic in nature.
To provide the services agreed upon
The practitioner is responsible for delivering the services that were agreed upon with professionalism, integrity, and care.
To provide appropriate aftercare
Aftercare can be just as important as the session itself. The full effects of a session may not be felt until hours or days later. Providing support following a session—especially after deep or trauma-related work—is essential. Clients should feel supported in their integration process, and follow-up communication should be considered an important part of the overall care.
To educate and empower the client/seeker
Clients seek this work for guidance, healing, and understanding. Educating them about their bodies, their patterns, and the processes that brought them to the session is an important part of the work. Supporting clients in developing self-awareness can be deeply empowering, helping to build confidence, trust, and a greater sense of connection to themselves.
The men and women who come to Dakas and Dakinis seeking healing are often in a very emotionally vulnerable state.
I have found that sometimes even the most well intentioned healer may not realize how fragile and vulnerable certain clients may be. During a session, the healer needs to be respectful of boundaries and issues of transference and counter-transference. When you combine Oxytocin with psychological transference – watch out! You have a volcano waiting to erupt.
Therefore, Dakas and Dakinis need to be crystal clear with their clients about what may happen during the tantric healing process, especially if they become lovers as part of it. They need to be more professional in their approach, and without exception, start with a well designed intake form and a signed written disclaimer explaining how intoxicating tantric energy and opening the heart chakra can be. You must remember that anyone in healing/teaching position has power over their client."
~ Moses Ma Tantric News .com
