BRAINZ MAGAZINE
Interview With Colin Richards
The Sex Engineer Transforming Lives Through Somatic Sexology
Colin Richards, a full-time practitioner in Somatic Sexology and Psychosexual & Relationships Therapy since 2010. Calling himself a Sex Engineer Colin has helped over 8,000 clients enhance their sexual confidence and deepen their understanding of their own and their partner’s sexuality, enriching their intimate lives.
As the founder of Intimacy Matters, Colin provides a wide range of services, including sensual massage treatments, psychosensual therapy, counseling, individual training in enhanced sexuality and group workshops. His practice offers comprehensive support to individuals and couples facing various sexual and relationship journeys and challenges.
With a strong belief that sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human life, Colin takes a holistic approach to his work, addressing the biological, psychological, social, emotional, and anthropological factors that shape sexual dynamics. Whether clients are overcoming specific sexual difficulties, exploring their sexual potential, or working through sexual incompatibilities within their relationships, Colin offers personalized guidance to help them achieve balance and satisfaction. His expertise and approach have garnered over 300 five-star reviews from satisfied clients.
Colin works with individuals of all orientations and ages, including single women, men, and couples. He regularly helps clients navigate common issues such as relationship conflict, sexual frustration, performance challenges (including orgasm difficulties and erectile issues), fear of intimacy, lack of sexual experience, sexual complacency, and libido imbalances.
Colin also gives public talks and hosts both in-person and online social events to further engage with individuals and couples seeking to enrich their intimate lives.
Colin’s qualifications include extensive training in psychosexual and relationship therapy, Imago relationship dynamics, NLP and natural medicine, ensuring that his work is grounded in a deep understanding of human sexuality and therapeutic practices.
Colin James De Courcy Richards, Somatic Sexologist, Massage & Intimacy Practitioner
What is a Sex Engineer?
A “Sex Engineer” is a term I define myself. It’s not just a sex therapist, a counsellor, a massage practitioner or a sexuality educator. it’s a role that looks at the holistic environment of sex, blending the psychological, physiological, emotional, sexual, anthropological, and biological elements. The aim is to understand how these different aspects interact and influence one another to create either a functional or dysfunctional sexual dynamic.
It’s about more than just focusing on one area, like in traditional therapy. Sexuality is multifaceted, and by engineering these various components together, I can address the complexity of sexual experiences in a more comprehensive way. It’s about seeing the body, mind, emotions, and even societal or cultural influences as interconnected pieces of the puzzle.
The role of a Sex Engineer goes beyond solving problems—it’s about exploring and enhancing sexual potential in a meaningful and empowering way. It allows individuals or couples to fully understand their sexual dynamics, unlocking new levels of intimacy and self-awareness. This approach provides not just solutions but also an enriched experience of one’s sexuality.
