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Relationships, Sex & intimacy

There is So Much Love in Friendships: A Peak at Platonic Intimacy from the Realities of VanLife

Taylor Neal

A raw and honest exploration of the breadth of platonic intimacy shared between two friends on a Van Life adventure. A true story written by Sensualist community member, Taylor.

Relationships, Sex & intimacy

Tell Me What You Want: Asking For What You Want in the Bedroom

Arielle Aquino

Asking for what we want in the bedroom is something so many of us struggle with. Read one woman's story of learning to overcome that fear, and her tips on how to practice asking for the things you like.

Relationships, Sex & intimacy

Building Intimacy in a New Relationship

Alex Shea

Finally finding someone you connect with after an endless cycle of dating interviews is a magical feeling. But exploring intimacy should be a gradual and conscious process. Read our guide for building long-lasting intimacy.

Muses, Self care, Sex & intimacy

Sex Party Medicine

Mike Rosen

Have you ever wondered what a sex party is like? Have you ever considered how sexy, experimental and yes, healing, it could be? Read one man's personal story of his experience at a sex party, and how it helped heal a major part of his relationship to his sexuality.

Muses, Relationships, Self care, Sex & intimacy

Sex During Pregnancy and After Baby

Shania Lane

Full spectrum birth worker, Shania shares all the ways to make sex during pregnancy and post-pregnancy, safe and enjoyable.

Muses, Self care

Mind and Body

K.G.

I have sometimes found that there is a disconnect between my mind and my body... it can be difficult to live in the present. Read Sensualist community member, K.G.'s personal journey with sensuality and holistically healing herself.

Muses, Sex & intimacy

Phoenix Wings

Lorna Shannon

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

Muses, Self care

30: An Arrival Home

Arielle Aquino

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.

Rituals, Self care

How Aphrodisiacs Help Us Engage Our Mind, Body, And Senses

Alex Shea

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!

Sex & intimacy

All About The Female Orgasm, Including How To Have One

Alex Shea

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.

two women naked in bed holding each other

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.

Muses, Sex & intimacy

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.

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."

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.

Muses

[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.

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!

woman in sensual clothing at the beach with feet in water

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.

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.

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Tell Me What You Want: Asking For What You Want in the Bedroom

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