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• TITLE: Integrative Sexual Wellness: A Collaborative Concierge Medicine Model for Optimizing Sexual Function and Enhancing Intimacy

  AUTHORS: Stefan J. Kasian, Saida E. Désilets, Aaron Michael

  KEYWORDS: Sexual Wellness, Psychosexual Therapy, Somatic Sex Education, Mind-Body Medicine, Entheogenic Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Erotic Individuation, Orgasmic Function, Intimacy Optimization, Transpersonal Psychology, Self-Actualization, Naturopathic Interventions, Concierge Medicine, Cellular Regeneration

  JOURNAL NAME: Health, Vol.17 No.6, June 16, 2025

  ABSTRACT: Introduction: Sexual dissatisfaction and dysfunction remain widespread, impacting quality of life even among otherwise healthy individuals—calling for novel, integrative, medically grounded sexual wellness approaches. This feasibility study evaluated the Penetration Protocol—a trauma-informed psychosexual intervention integrating somatic education, cognitive reframing, and partner-based practice—to optimize sexual satisfaction, embodiment, and relational connection. Methods: Eighty-six participants (43 couples) enrolled in an eight-week online protocol combining 33 pre-recorded educational modules with weekly live virtual integration sessions. Feasibility outcomes included engagement, clarity, practicality, and perceived benefit. Secondary outcomes assessed changes in sexual satisfaction, communication, orgasmic function, emotional intimacy, penetration duration, and frequency of sexual activity using validated instruments (e.g., NSSS, FSFI-S, DSCS, TLS-15) alongside self-constructed measures. Results: High engagement (content engagement mean = 79.1%) and clarity (mean = 89.5%) were observed. Sexual satisfaction scores (NSSS) increased by 36.4% (p Discussion: Findings suggest the Penetration Protocol is a feasible, engaging, and effective intervention for enhancing sexual function, intimacy, and emotional connection. When paired with concierge regenerative medicine retreat-style protocols, this integrative model may further optimize sexual function, enhance intimacy, and potentiate neuroendocrine resilience, transpersonal growth, and sensual self-actualization. Further studies are warranted.