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 …
When we think of sex and intimacy, we often think of experiences with others. But there is a wonderful world of solo pleasure out there! And this world can be a gateway for us to access not only physical pleasure but also increase our body awareness our comfort within ourselves, and help to heal our …
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How comfortable do you feel with your sexual self? For many of us, our sexual side can be a source of shame or distress. This can show up both individually and in relationships. When you don’t feel comfortable with your sexual self, you might find that your relationship with yourself starts to suffer, and it …
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February is here, so that means love is in the air! There are lots of expectations for Valentine’s Day, and if that’s not your jam that’s totally fine. If you’re someone who likes to celebrate Valentine’s Day and you’re looking for some ways to spice things up in the bedroom this year, we have a …
Different paths to desire work differently, and each way is valid. There’s no wrong way to do it, so try to give yourself some compassion if you’ve been struggling with what your desire type means for you and your relationship. People who experience more responsive desire may feel pressured into starting sexual activity before they’re …
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Have you ever had an experience where you couldn’t get out of your own head? For some people when that happens, all they can focus on is their thoughts and feelings, and it’s hard to get in touch with their body at all. This can be especially distressing during sex because sex is a physical …
Foreplay Importance, Desire and Arousal Jacqueline Mendez Depending on you and your partner, foreplay can be a huge part of intimacy. It’s important to understand how foreplay relates to desire and arousal. Plus, it’s essential to maintain effective communication about foreplay importance within your relationship. Foreplay Importance and Different Meanings In terms of sex, usually, …
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