Dr. Zephyra Orion Valtieri

Expert in Erotic Spirituality & Theological Embodiment

Affiliation: Institute of Sacred Desire and Conscious Erotic Practices

Biography

Dr. Zephyra Orion Valtieri is a distinguished interdisciplinary scholar, spiritual counselor, and sexologist specializing in the intersection of sacred sexuality, embodied desire, and erotic theology. Her research explores how ritual, theology, and somatic practices shape conscious erotic awareness, intimacy, and spiritual embodiment. Widely cited in academic and psycho-spiritual communities, Dr. Valtieri integrates interfaith perspectives with modern psychological approaches to cultivate a transformative understanding of desire, embodiment, and divine erotic consciousness.

Areas of Specialization

Sacred Sexuality and Erotic Theology
Embodied Spirituality and Conscious Desire
Somatic Psychology and Erotic Awareness
Interfaith Sexual Ethics
Ritual-Based Erotic Practices
Transformative Sexuality and Self-Realization

Education

PhD in Erotic Theology and Embodied Spirituality, University of Rome (2016–2020)
MA in Somatic and Transpersonal Psychology, University of Zurich (2013–2015)
BA in Comparative Religion and Philosophy, University of Buenos Aires (2009–2013)
Ordination in Ecumenical Spiritual Ministry, 2014

Professional Experience

Senior Researcher & Consultant, Institute of Sacred Desire (2020–present)
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Theology, University of Rome (2018–2020)
Spiritual Counselor & Educator, Interfaith Sexuality Programs (2015–2018)

Selected Academic Publications

Valtieri, Z. O. (2024). Embodied Desire as Sacred Pathway: Integrating Erotic Theology and Somatic Practices. Journal of Erotic Spirituality.
Valtieri, Z. O. (2022). Sacred Sexuality Across Cultures: Interfaith Rituals and Conscious Desire. International Journal of Sexuality and Theology.
Valtieri, Z. O. (2020). Transformative Erotic Awareness: The Somatic Dimension of Spiritual Desire. Journal of Somatic Theology.

Professional Memberships

International Society for Erotic Theology (ISET)
Society for Embodied Spiritual Practices
Global Network for Sacred Sexuality Research

International Research Projects

Cross-cultural study on Sacred Desire and Embodied Rituals (2018–2021)
Multinational project on Erotic Spirituality and Conscious Sexual Practices (2022–2025)

Educational Programs

Developer of international workshops on conscious erotic embodiment
Designer of professional curricula for psycho-spiritual counselors and sexologists

Interviews, Lectures & Podcasts

Featured speaker in “Divine Desire” podcast series
Keynote lectures at International Conferences on Erotic Spirituality
Expert contributor on global platforms exploring sacred sexuality and embodied desire

Unique Values and Experience

Dr. Valtieri emphasizes ethical, conscious, and holistic approaches to sexuality, integrating theology, psychology, and somatic awareness. She advocates for erotic embodiment as a transformative pathway to spiritual insight, self-realization, and conscious intimacy, making her a leading authority in sacred sexuality research.