About Us

For over 10 years in clinical practice as a psychotherapist, I have been in awe of how determined my clients are to improve their intimate lives. Success is seen rarely as treatment of dysfunction; rather as quality of fulfillment and the mindful development of skills that facilitate erotic connection.

I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t have sexual shame and vulnerability. Even those who are lucky enough to have never been sexually violated share stories of embarrassment and moments of relationship-related difficulty. 

To the public, as well as professionals, with a shared interest in treatment, research, and education of erotic connection - Welcome! 

Amanda Luterman MA MEd

Psychotherapist 

Founder, Centre for Erotic Empathy 

The Centre for Erotic Empathy’s mission is to provide sex-positive treatment of all individuals and relationships by focusing on connection rather than dysfunction. Within treatment as well as professional consultation. we seek to provide innovative, evidence-based education and opportunities for dialogue.

Our goal is to increase psychological fulfillment and well-being while reducing the stigma and barriers inhibiting intimacy.

We are regularly adjusting our strategies and sharing our results to both professionals and the public.

The research and education goals at the Centre for Erotic Empathy are to disseminate accessible and reputable research from the field of sex, psychology, and erotic intelligence. 

Media tends to promote salacious myths of sexuality as though our intimate lives are inherently dirty or gossip worthy; however, headlines can contribute meaningful and impactful truths to our daily lives as sexual beings. 

Our role serves to value your questions, normalize your insecurities and pique your curiosity.