Worksheet
Body Image, New Beliefs & The Erotic Landscape
The Body Image, New Beliefs & The Erotic Landscape Worksheet helps clients identify limiting sexual self-beliefs tied to body image, rewrite them into chosen narratives, and explore a broader, imagination-driven experience of eroticism. Developed in collaboration with couples therapist Esther Perel, this worksheet supports therapists in guiding clients beyond performance-based definitions of sex toward sensory awareness, self-acceptance, and renewed desire.
How to Use This Worksheet
This worksheet combines belief reframing with sensory and imaginative exploration. Clients first identify the myths shaping their sexual self-perception and craft a new, chosen story rooted in self-compassion. The second half invites clients to widen their erotic landscape through prompts that explore desire, the senses, and what feels alive—making it an effective resource for in-session work or reflective practice between sessions.
Who It’s For
This worksheet is ideal for clients navigating body image concerns, low desire, or disconnection from their sexuality. It's especially helpful for individuals or couples who feel constrained by performance-based definitions of sex and want to rebuild a more sensory, embodied, and imaginative relationship with intimacy.
Expected Outcomes
- Greater awareness of limiting beliefs that shape sexual self-image
- A new, chosen narrative about the body and desire
- Expanded sensory and imaginative engagement with eroticism
- Reduced reliance on performance-based metrics of sexual fulfillment
- Increased self-compassion and curiosity in intimate experiences
Related Topics
References
Perel, E. (2007). Mating in captivity: Unlocking erotic intelligence. Harper.
Perel, E. (2017). The state of affairs: Rethinking infidelity. Harper.
Tylka, T. L., & Wood-Barcalow, N. L. (2015). What is and what is not positive body image? Conceptual foundations and construct definition. Body Image, 14, 118-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2015.04.001
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