Stories

Muses

I Wish Your Gaze Came With Subtitles...

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

Muses

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.

Muses

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.

Rituals, Self care

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.

Muses

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.

Muses, Self care

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.

Muses

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.

Self care, Sex & intimacy

This is Why Letting a Grocery Store Bagger Carry Your Groceries Will Help You Have Better Orgasms

Starielle Hope

You read that right! Learn how doing one simple thing like this can lead to better orgasms.

Stories

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

An aphrodisiac for your inbox