Transcendent Bodies is a doc-edu-porn film that follows two transpeople—one genderqueer person and one trans woman—through the rediscovery of their desires, arousal and orgasm during an Erotic Awakening massage. The primary intention of the film is to help transpeople and their partners negotiate the tricky terrain of changing bodies, emotions and identities that accompany life and sex outside the gender binary. Coincidentally, it presents a model of sexual and sensual relating that can apply to everyone. Plus, it’s really hot.

When I envisioned the Transcendent Bodies film project, I went into it with the intention of creating a piece that honored, elevated, and opened up erotic possibilities for trans and gender-non conforming people, and those who love them. I wanted to create a sexy, yet educational film that offers those with fluid bodies and fluid identities a simple and effective tool for erotic and ecstatic fulfillment.

In the film I support Xena and Rowan as they explore their shifting and evolving sensations and feelings by following what their body desires in the moment, responding to feedback and remaining in constant communication. I demonstrate the importance of asking what feels good. I invite them to experiment with the Clench and Hold technique, which results in delightful alternative orgasms—completely unique and new “happy endings.”
– Barbara Carrellas