Anchoring in the Present Moment amidst the turbulence of anxiety, finding solace in the present moment can feel like a distant shore. However, there is a powerful ally we can turn to—our bodies. By anchoring our awareness in the sensations of the present moment, we can steer ourselves away from the treacherous waters of anxious …
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What is self intimacy? The word intimacy often conjures up thoughts of romantic or sexual partners, but intimacy is important to all types of relationships. While it absolutely does exist within healthy, supportive romantic relationships, intimacy is intentional emotional closeness between two people. We usually associate it with couples because sex, kissing, and cuddling are …
Is pleasure a part of your daily life? As humans, we’re able to feel and pursue pleasure, which sets us apart from many other types of animals. Many things make being a human special (self-awareness! Higher cognition! Thumbs! Complex language!), but one that we often overlook is our capacity for pleasure. We tend to be …
Adding sex toys to partnered sex can increase pleasure, build connection, and provide fun. You may have used toys on your own before but wonder how to introduce sex toys to a partner. It can seem intimidating to bring sex toys into the bedroom when having partnered sex, but it doesn’t have to be! Why …
Have you ever used sex toys on your own? Sex toys are popular and growing in popularity, but they can be intimidating for many people who have no idea where to begin. Lots of people assume that sex toys are only for people with vaginas, but there are toys out there for everyone. Adding sex …
If you’re looking to have better sex with your partner, have you considered the answer may just be talking about it? Enjoyable sex is where imagination, playfulness, and open communication meet. Beyond the basic necessity of communication in sex for things like consent and assessing everyone’s comfort level, openly communicating more in bed can make …
