Frequently Asked Questions
What are Inara’s qualifications?
Certification Somatic Sexological Bodywork 2025 - Institute of Somatic Sexology
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 2025
First aid for Mental Health - St Johns Ambulance
Trauma Informed - ISS - 2025
Certification full body massage - Discovery Massage Australia 2014
Certification Hypnotherapy & NLP - James Tad.co 2014
I have medical and/or mobility issues can I still come and see you?
As long as your medical condition or mobility is not above my skill level you are welcome to attend all sessions you book.
However if it is not within my skill level eg; You require assisted lifting, this is not within my capacity.
If you are unsure please inquire to me directly.
***Unfortunately EE is not wheelchair accessible.
Do you see all configurations and identities?
Yes absolutely Expanding Eros is an all inclusive space.
Whether you present as a Vulva owner, Penis owner, Intersex or Other, all body configurations and identities are welcome and safe here. Please let me know if pronouns are important to you.
I feel a strong connection with you - Can we be romantically or sexually involved?
No we can not!
It’s not uncommon to have feelings of safety, connection and intimacy with me in the space I offer. This is a wonderful element of the work/play I do and clients often comment that it is an essential part of their experience in sessions with me. Where there is safety, so to a space for vulnerability which opens a door for healing and growth.
I often have a deep sense of platonic caring and love for the folks I work with. That said ……this is my work and professional integrity for care and safety requires me to hold a code of ethics and practice.
My code of ethics and practice does not allow personal romantic or sexual entanglement with sexological session clients for a period of 12 months after your last paid contact session. And for all other session types a minimum of 3 months from your last paid contact session is required. I am currently in a devoted coupleship in which my personal relating ethics are monogamous.
What are your code of ethics for Somatic Sexological Bodywork?
(Clinic based and Educational sessions)
1) My primary focus is to have a space free from harm to myself or others.
2) I always stay clothed during a session (the exception is in group/couples educational workshops demonstrating for educational purposes, this may include demonstrating speculum insertion, massage techniques, dynamic touch, couples touch any and all demonstrations would be with my body or a volunteer body only, full consent in these cases is always affirmed and outlined in the educational summation prior to group commencement).
3) Touch is always one way - Practitioner to client or, Practitioner to model, or practitioner to self , or practitioner to practitioner.
4) I always wear gloves for genital touch.
5) Every session is for the client and learning focused - each session must have a learning/educational objective and contract.
6) No romantic or sexual relationships for 12months post the last paid sexological session. If transference occurs I am obliged to refer you to another practitioner. I am currently in a devoted coupleship in which my personal relating ethics are monogamous.
What are your code of ethics for Holistic massage, Sensual massage, Internal massage, Shibari and all other sessions?
My primary focus is to have a space free from harm to myself or others.
Touch is always one way - Practitioner to client. With the exception of curated sessions for singles/couples/groups, in which case values/boundaries/consent are discussed and adhered to. **Ref etiquette.
If any transference occurs I am obliged to refer you to an appropriate practitioner.
No romantic or sexual relationships for 3 months post the last paid session. I am in a devoted coupleship in which my personal relating ethics are monogamous.
How do I decide what service I want to try?
Great question? Triage of services is important and have 2 categories -
Somatic Sexological Bodywork (Education based)
All other services
To stay in alignment with code of ethics and practice SSB clients cannot cross over to sensual or erotic services unless 12months have passed since their last paid appointment. This is also why a zoom call is required for all new clients to ensure your triage to services is correct.
I want to book for extended sessions and/or platonic companionship services, is this possible?
Absolutely, it would be my privilege to curate longer sessions if you are wanting in-house extended booking. Outcalls, overnights, travel companion, companionship services, party bookings - demonstrations, festivals and educational workshops are by request and approval, fees and charges for travel and other expenses may apply. I am available to travel to any state in Australia or Internationally to the expense of the client and agreement of costs and payments in advance.
How do I pay you?
All payments are made through the website when you book your appointment. I am able to provide receipts when requested and all electronic payments display as sovereign state holistic services.
I want to pay you more for the service you gave me, how do I do this?
I joyfully accept gratuities through beem @expandingE