In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our sensual selves. The demands of work, family, and societal expectations can often lead to a sense of physical numbness or detachment from our bodies. One powerful way to reconnect is through sexual self-care, which involves nurturing both your physical and emotional well-being with a focus on pleasure and awareness.
Learn more in my new online Workshop!
Lets start with the basics: Hygiene - Simple and Gentle
When it comes to genital hygiene, less is often more. Using water or a pH-neutral soap is generally sufficient for keeping the area clean. It’s important to note that the vagina is self-cleaning, so inserting any cleansing products into the vagina is unnecessary and could potentially disrupt its natural balance. Additionally, it’s perfectly normal to experience vaginal discharge, or "Weißfluss," which is a natural part of your body’s functioning and should not be a cause for concern.
The Power of Touch
Our perception of our bodies can be influenced by cultural and societal attitudes. Often, the genital area is stigmatized, leading to a lack of stimulation and awareness in this region. The more you engage with and stimulate different parts of your body, the more nuanced your sensory perception becomes. This heightened awareness is not only crucial for enhancing pleasure but also for understanding what feels good and what doesn’t, thus promoting better sexual health and satisfaction.
Movement: Reconnecting with Your Body
Movement is a fundamental aspect of maintaining overall health, and it plays a significant role in sexual self-care as well. Engaging in activities that involve pelvic movements, such as circling or rocking, can help bring awareness back to your body. These exercises not only improve physical health but also enhance your connection with your sensuality, fostering a greater sense of bodily awareness and pleasure.
Orgasm Equality: Bridging the Gap
The pursuit of orgasm equality is an essential aspect of sexual self-care. Historically, societal norms and educational practices have often focused on male pleasure, leaving women’s needs and experiences overlooked. Men were taught that sex was about pleasure, while women were often taught that it was primarily for reproduction and to please their partners.
Advocating for orgasm equality means ensuring that (sexual) pleasure is a priority for everyone, regardless of gender. The first step toward achieving this is to become familiar with your own body and understand what brings you pleasure. Open and honest communication with your partner about your desires and preferences is helpful too. While it might be uncomfortable at first, discussing your needs can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced sexual relationship.
Wanna know more?
If you’d like to gain practical tools that can be easily integrated into your daily life, join my online workshop "Softening" in February! We’ll meet three times to explore the power of touch, the connection between movement and pleasure, and how we can enhance our enjoyment through expression.
Dates: 12.02.25, 19.02.25 & 26.02.25 from 19.30 to 20.50, online
Price: Early Bird until 31.1.25, 95€ (after that it will rise to 105€)
If you can´t make it in time, the workshops will be recorded and available for you, so you can work through the lessons at your own pace.
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