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Relationships, Sex & intimacy

Sexual Identity and Sexuality, How Do They Fit Together?

Alex Shea

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.

Sex & intimacy

Squirting: The Ultimate in Female Sexuality?

Arielle Aquino

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.

Sex & intimacy

Mutual Masturbation: How To Intimately Engage With Your Partner

Alex Shea

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.

Rituals, Sex & intimacy

What is Sacred Sexuality? An Intro

Emily Cummings

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.

Muses

The Yin and Yang of Sensuality

Gil

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.

Muses

The Elongation of Desire

Josefina Bashout

"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.

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Girls in the Bathroom

Sabrielle Lezeau

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

Rituals

The 45-Minute Bath Ritual

Justine Bean

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

Muses

Chronic Pain & Pleasure

Princess Camellia

"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 Sensualist Standard

Body-safe and non-toxic, from brands with a transparent supply chain, because our bodies deserve the best.

Sex & intimacy

A Comprehensive Guide to Lubricants

Arielle Aquino

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.

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.

Relationships, Self care

How to Know When It’s Time to End a Relationship

Starielle Hope

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.

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[Giving In - A Journey to Sensuality]

Serena Li

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

Relationships, Sex & intimacy

Sex Education and Toys for LGBTQ+ Communities

Swan Huntley

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!

Muses

Meet Sabrielle of illrotic

Sabrielle Lezeau

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.

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Rituals, Self care

How to Tune Into Your Body's Deeper Wisdom: Part Four

Starielle Hope

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!

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Rituals, Self care

How to Tune Into Your Body's Deeper Wisdom: Part Three

Starielle Hope

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.

Rituals, Self care

How to Tune Into Your Body's Deeper Wisdom: Part Two

Starielle Hope

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.

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Rituals, Self care

How to Tune Into Your Body's Deeper Wisdom: Part One

Starielle Hope

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.

Muses

I Wish Your Gaze Came With Subtitles...

Undone and Divine

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

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Meet Ranier: A painter of women’s sensuality

Ranier

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

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Vitamin S. E. X.

Chaleya

"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.

Relationships

How to Recognize Unhealthy Dating Patterns

Starielle Hope

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.

Muses

Naked, at Long Last

Christine Mason

Stepping comfortably into her naked skin, the founder of Rosebud Woman inspires us with her story.

Rituals, Sex & intimacy

Calming Your Nervous System: Relaxation Techniques for Sex

Arielle Aquino

Mental state has a huge effect on one's sexual experience! Read our tips on how to get in the mindset for sex and feel more relaxed so you can ultimately feel more pleasure.

Muses

Loving My Feminine Identity

Justine Bean

If you lost the part of you that felt most feminine, most beautiful - what would you do? A true story of feminine identity and self-love.

Relationships, Sex & intimacy

How to Ask For What You Want In Bed

Starielle Hope

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.

Sex & intimacy

Making Love To The Senses: A Practical Guide To Sensual Kink

Morynn Read

Inside the vast universe of kink exists a whole planet of exquisite, gentler sensual play, called Sensual Kink. Learn all about this new form of sensual play.

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How to Upgrade Your Self-Care Practice

Starielle Hope

Read our guide for creating an extended version of your self-care ritual. Based on activating all five senses, you'll experience a deeper connection to sensuality and self.

Relationships

That Moment You Realize You’re the Selfish One

Schuyler Biedron

Writer Schuyler shares her own story of becoming aware of how she shows up in relationship, and teaches simple ways for you to become aware, find acceptance and growth.

Muses

Why M.I.L.F. Isn’t Just a Four Letter Word Anymore

Jennifer Tracy

Jennifer Tracy shares honestly about sex during pregnancy, motherhood and everything in between. Experience how she discovers deeper sensuality with every stage of life.

Muses

Stay Home With Pleasure: Exposed

Mel Greenberg

"My well-being, my future in the hands of the universe – I am exposed." An inspiring story as one woman shifts to allow moments of pleasure during this time of self-isolation.

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A poem on divine connection

Meredith Baker

"This poem was written about the type of emotional and spiritual connection I want to cultivate with a partner"... A poem written by The Sensualist community member, Meredith Baker.

Rituals, Self care

Stay Home With Pleasure: How to Make Your Outfit Work for You

Starielle Hope

Learn how to dress for the energy, confidence and focus you want to cultivate during these work-from-home times.

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Stay Home With Pleasure: Finding Peace in the Unknown

Schuyler Biedron

How are you staying sane during self-isolation? We could all use some inspiration and support. Read our tips for staying joyful, sensual and connected during this time.

Muses, Self care

Learning to Love our Bodies

Schuyler Biedron

The journey of self-acceptance and body confidence seems to be never-ending. Read Schuyler's personal story of learning to love her body in her 30s.

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Meet Charlotte: The Creative Organizer

Charlotte von Meister

Get to know the woman who will help you live a more conscious, clutter-free lifestyle. Charlotte shares her LA world with us, how she honors her alone time and recharges her creativity.

Rituals, Self care

Stay Home With Pleasure: How to Design Your Own Sensuality Ritual

Starielle Hope

Learn to create a simple 15-minute ritual before bed or first thing in the morning, for more presence and sensuality in your life.

Muses

Sensuality at Sixty

Mel Greenberg

Read novelist Mel Greenberg's journey of experiencing her sensuality as she ages... and now at sixty how she's taking the time to enjoy it more so than ever.

Relationships, Sex & intimacy

Embracing Our Fantasies

Schuyler Biedron

How do you feel about the things that turn you on? Many of us are scared to admit to our fantasies and struggle to explain where they come from. Read Schuyler's take on what it all means.

Relationships, Self care, Sex & intimacy

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Self-Care Date Night

Starielle Hope

Valentine's Day is just an excuse to celebrate love - for yourself or with a partner. Read our tips for having a love-filled day, whether you're spending it alone or with a significant other!

Muses, Rituals

Meet Harper: The New York Designer

Harper

Get to know our muse, Harper. She shares her Brooklyn apartment with us, her collection of lingerie and how she prioritizes me-time.

Self care, Sex & intimacy

Sex After Trauma

Arielle Aquino

What is it like to have sex after a traumatic life event? How can sex be a space to heal? Read our founder's story on how she found love for herself through sex.

Rituals, Self care, Sex & intimacy

What is Tantra? An introduction

Starielle Hope

So what is this mysterious thing called tantra? We break down the basics, squash the misconceptions (psst! it's not all about sex!) and share how tantra can improve your connection to self.

Muses, Sex & intimacy

Sex Tech at CES: Masturbation is the New Meditation

Rachel Saunders

Sex tech changed the face of CES this year. Now it’s set to shape the future of health and wellness. Read Rachel Saunders' rundown on sex tech at CES 2020.

Muses

A Sensual Revolution: Our 2020 Predictions

Arielle Aquino

Read our predictions for wellness, sexuality and culture in 2020. Welcome to the beginning of a sensual revolution.

Rituals, Self care

Sensuality vs. Sexuality, What's the Difference?

Starielle Hope

Can you find pleasure in eating, getting dressed or even having a good cry? Read our guide to see how sensuality can be experienced in each of these examples.

Sex & intimacy

The Sensualist Guide to Buying Better Condoms

Arielle Aquino

Have you taken a look at the ingredients in your condoms lately? You may be asking - condoms have ingredients?! Learn all about them with our quick and easy guide.

Stories

How to Ask For What You Want In Bed

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