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Looking for love B.C.: the complexities of connection on line and in the wild

From dating app letdowns to polyamoury, a glimpse into what dating is like in the modern West Coast
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Somatic sex coach Maxine Fischer gives insights into the cons of online dating, polyamoury, sex positivity and the barriers facing daters in Victoria. (Julia Di Paolo)

As a somatic sex coach, Maxine Fischer of Body Beloved Coaching sees firsthand what dating culture is like and the common issues that plague those seeking sex and love.

Based in Victoria, Fischer, who has helped people embrace sex positivity throughout her adult life, has found that West Coast communities all tend to have sex-positive cultures.

“I see a lot of people exploring alternative relationship styles and a huge acceptance of different ways of being.

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