October7-142026 October Retreat: Mastery
An intimate, high-level immersion for women who are ready to break open the boundaries of their pleasure, their truth, and their embodied knowing.
Southern California High Desert
October 7-14, 2026
Feel more pleasure
in your body
California's most transformative sexual wellness retreat for women — an intimate, immersive experience featured in the Los Angeles Times and backed by groundbreaking research.
“Madsen is a pioneer in the emerging sexual wellness travel niche”
“After three days I’m convinced this is more than an indulgence—it’s a valuable investment in personal liberation.”
“It’s not just about orgasms but about empowerment, personal sovereignty, and transforming women’s lives.”
“Madsen was here to show me that deep within all of us, a fully empowered sexual goddess exists, waiting to be awakened.”
WHO'S IT FOR
Back to the Body retreats are for you if
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You've lost the spark
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Sex feels routine, disconnected, or boring
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You love your partner but don't know how to explore what you truly desire
Pleasure has taken a backseat
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You're accomplished and holding it all together, but your own pleasure comes last
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Sex feels like a chore, confusing, or something you fake your way through
You feel betrayed by your body
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Trauma, conditioning, pain, or shame make pleasure feel difficult or unsafe
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You want pleasure without fear, pressure, or enduring
You're not ready to settle
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You've tried therapy, books, and podcasts, but something is still missing
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You're ready to get out of your head and experience new heights of pleasure
To find yourself,
Upcoming Retreats
October7-14
November12-172026 November Mini-Retreat
A fall fling with Back to the Body™! An immersive, transformational journey that guides women to awaken desire, rediscover themselves, and experience more pleasure than they’ve ever thought possible.
Southern California High Desert
November 12-17, 2026
November10-172026 Nov Retreat: Panama
A week of transformation in a tropical paradise!
Private island off the coast of Panama
November 10-17, 2026
December8-152026 Dec Retreat: Power, Surrender, & Intimacy Expansion
Experience the sensuality of surrender with Back to the Body™.
Southern California High Desert
December 8-15, 2026
January22-292027 Jan Retreat: Uber Mastery
An intimate, high-level immersion for women who are ready to break open the boundaries of their pleasure, their truth, and their embodied knowing. By Invitation Only.
Southern California High Desert
January 22-29, 2027
February20-272027 February Retreat: Expansion
An immersive, transformational journey that guides women to awaken desire, rediscover themselves, and experience pleasure in entirely new ways.
Southern California High Desert
February 20-27, 2027
March20-272027 March Retreat: Welcome the Queen
Welcome in your Queen era.
Southern California High Desert
March 20-27, 2027
April10-172027 April Retreat: International Expansion
A transformative weeklong retreat for embodied connection, renewal, and deep personal transformation.
April 10-17, 2027
April8-122027 April Mini-Retreat: Spring Fling
A Back to the Body Spring Fling—where the world is waking up, blooming, and stretching toward the sun, and you get to do the same.
Southern California High Desert
April 8-12, 2027
May15-222027 May Retreat
An immersive, transformational journey that guides women to awaken desire, rediscover themselves, and experience pleasure in entirely new ways.
Southern California High Desert
May 15-22, 2027
June11-182027 June Retreat
An immersive, transformational journey that guides women to awaken desire, rediscover themselves, and experience pleasure in entirely new ways.
Southern California High Desert
June 11-18, 2027
September24-272026 September: Fall Portal
A weekend dedicated to the art of receiving without pressure, for women to ignite their unique desires, experience full body turn-on, and overcome obstacles in the way of their pleasure.
southern california high desert
September 24-27, 2026
November12-172026 November Mini-Retreat
A fall fling with Back to the Body™! An immersive, transformational journey that guides women to awaken desire, rediscover themselves, and experience more pleasure than they’ve ever thought possible.
Southern California High Desert
November 12-17, 2026
April8-122027 April Mini-Retreat: Spring Fling
A Back to the Body Spring Fling—where the world is waking up, blooming, and stretching toward the sun, and you get to do the same.
Southern California High Desert
April 8-12, 2027
FREE MASTERCLASS
The Art of Receiving
If you’ve lost your desire, your ability to receive pleasure, or the kind of turn-on that once felt natural, you are not broken. In this free 60-minute masterclass, Pamela Madsen shares the Back to the Body Method — backed by research — that has helped thousands of women move from frustration and disconnection into a level of pleasure, turn-on, and sensation they never knew was possible.
- Feel truly safe in your body so it opens naturally and fully receives
- Discover the kind of touch your body responds to and what truly turns on your erotic mind
- Experience lasting transformation in your confidence, arousal, and satisfaction
What our participants say
Backed by New Peer-Reviewed Research
Women who attended Back to the Body retreats reported statistically significant improvements in how they experience their bodies, desire, and connection.
Confidence in My Body
Confidence in My Sexual Self
Access to Arousal & Turn-On
Deep Connection With Other Women
Greater Sexual Satisfaction
Pre- and post-retreat comparisons showed statistically significant increases in genital self-image, body image, sexual self-image, and sexual satisfaction. (Crane, Mial & Becher (2023), Sexual and Relationship Therapy.)
Feel Safe
Connect to yourself and others
Feel acceptance and permission
Explore arousal and pleasure
Start with a complimentary guidance session
If you're curious or want to learn more, many women start with a private, pressure-free conversation to ask questions and explore whether Back to the Body is right for them.
Relaxed 30 minute call with Christie — certified Sex & Relationship coach and former retreat participant
Clear guidance on our retreats and whether they will support the change you're seeking
A safe space to share what's bringing you here, no question is too big or too small
Thoughtful support in deciding whether this experience is the right next step for you
The Back to the
Body Method
Safety and Permission
Your body opens only where it feels safe. At Back to the Body, consent is active and every touch is invited. You are free to receive, enjoy, and be pleasured—without performing, conforming, or rushing. This is about being honored in the body you have now.
Expert Guidance
Our skilled practitioners meet you exactly where you are, letting you taste the full erotic menu with presence and adoration. You can explore new sensations, erogenous zones, fantasies, and more. Sessions are centered entirely on your receiving. Ethical, trauma-informed care ensures every moment follows your body's cues and desires.
Lasting Transformation
True change needs time and a supportive container. Here, everything is handled—meals, comfort, space—so you can fully arrive. No distractions, just women choosing themselves together. Back to the Body is female-led because women deserve spaces where their pleasure and healing come first.
Meet Pamela Madsen
Pamela Madsen is a world-renowned sex educator, author of “Shameless”, and the unapologetic founder of Back to the Body. With a Master’s degree in Education and more than a decade and a half leading transformational retreats, she has guided thousands of women back into their bodies, their pleasure, and their power.
Her work transforms trauma to trust, insecurity to confidence, and dormant desire to full-body erotic aliveness.
