
Stories
Voicing what you want in the bedroom can be scary but we're here to give some helpful tips to make this less intimidating and more pleasurable for all.

A three part poem celebrating love, sensuality, safety in relationship, play, bdsm, pleasure, and the transcendent power of sex.

A personal essay from The Sensualist founder, Arielle, on the lessons of aging and how she's learned to see it as a beautiful gift rather than a burden.

What are aphrodisiacs really? And can they really improve your sex life? Read our perspective on the ways certain herbs, scents and flavors can add to your sensual exploration!

Female orgasms are unique and diverse - each one is different between different women, and even within your own experience. Alex breaks down the basics of an orgasm and some tips on how to get there.


Confused about what sexual identity means? Curious to learn if there's something that resonates with you and your sexuality? Read our article to learn all about gender, sexual and romantic orientation.

Is squirting all that it's cracked up to be? Is squirting real? Is squirting pee? Who is more interested in squirting - men or women? Read Arielle's personal story and perspective on this mysterious phenomenon.

The benefits of mutual masturbation are both individual and couple-oriented. Learn how to develop intimacy, reduce stress, build confidence and increase communication with your partner.

Wondering what the idea of "sacred sexuality" is all about? Read Emily Cummings' introductory article on the history behind this concept, plus some practices you can incorporate into your next session.

We asked Sensualist community member, Gil for his thoughts on sensuality. We're thrilled to share our first male perspective of sensuality, his experience with it in his relationships and how it differs between relationships with men vs. women.

"Could you be resisting the good and placing a limit on how much of your desires you’re allowed to receive?" Read Josefina's article on how to increase your pleasure potential through the feminine approach of slowing down and learning to dance through the process of receiving.

Two friends take their flirtations to the next level after a girl's night out... an erotic story written by Sensualist community member, Sabrielle.

A step-by-step guide to a sensual bath ritual. Just 45 minutes to more presence, awareness and relaxation, guaranteed.

"The only thing harder than growing up Black in the American south, was growing up smart, Black, Queer, and disabled in these predominantly White places, where physicality was built into the culture as glorified. So I began to glorify my body."

The wonderful, slippery world of lube can be overwhelming. That's why we're here to break down the ins and outs ;) of ingredients, pH and all the different types of lube out there.
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Relationships,
Sex & intimacy
How to Transform A Date from Interview to Sensual Adventure
Starielle Hope
Dating can sometimes feel like a chore of interviewing candidates to find the right one for the job. Read tips on how to make the experience more exciting - even if the date turns out to be a flop.

How to know when it's time to go. A guide to paying attention to the energetic cues of whether or not your relationship is serving you.

A creative series of prose, written about the ups and downs of relationships by The Sensualist community member, Serena Li.

So, you might be asking, why should pleasure products for the LGBTQ+ community be any different than mainstream product lines? Read Swan's article to find out!

Read our interview with Sabrielle, creator of sex-positive community, illrotic. She shares about stepping into her sexuality as a young woman, her inspiration for creating illrotic, and what it's like being a Black woman in the sex-positive world.

The final installment of our four-part series all about tapping into the body for clarity on decisions, feelings and intuition. Read parts one through three first!

Start to understand where your feelings are coming from as they manifest physically, in real-time. You'll be able to communicate your needs effectively, instead of reacting from pain.

Learn how to dig into the feelings of joy or sadness to understand what physical sensations they are creating in your body. Part two of our four-part series.

Our bodies are constantly tracking information, and our brains only allow a small fraction of that information to enter our conscious minds. Learn to tap into the body to uncover the unconscious information stored there.

Relationships,
Rituals,
Self care,
Sex & intimacy
How to Bring More Sensuality into the Bedroom
Starielle Hope
Learn easy ways you can use your five senses to bring more sensuality into your intimate experiences- both partnered and alone!

Relationships
What Happened When I Allowed My Body (Instead of My Mind) to Guide Me to Love
Starielle Hope
How does your mind take over when it comes to love? Maybe you *think* you should be with a certain type of person, and close yourself off to any other possibilities.

Arouse the mind with a series of poems about love, relationships and sex written by a member of The Sensualist community.

Our interview with Ranier: a painter whose series Vulveré are unique abstract renderings of different women's vulvas.

"How many shameful acts must it take for me to liberate myself? It's all hush hush for us, Pakistani women..." Chaleya's story is a powerful tale of embracing her sensuality, against all odds.

We've all stayed too long in a relationship, or seen a pattern in a friend's dating behavior that we can't recognize in our own. Learn how to identify which of your dating habits aren't serving your radiance.
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Live with roommates, family or friends? Maybe you just don't want the neighbors to know what you're up to ;) We get that! That's why we ship orders in plain boxes with a discreet return address.