Vibrating anal toys can be a great addition to solo and partnered sex. If you’ve ever wondered if they’re safe to use regularly then you’re not alone. Let’s talk through some of the key considerations: safety, habit formation, sensation, the nervous system, and a few common myths about anal play.
How to stay hard when putting on a condom
If you find that you always lose your erection when you put on a condom during sex, you’re not alone. There are many benefits to condom use but they can also present a problem when it comes to erections, how much you can actually feel, and therefore your relaxation and enjoyment of sex. But, never fear, I’ve got some great tips to help you feel more at one with your condoms.
Who are you when you learn to let go?
If you’ve ever asked yourself ‘why am I so tense all the time’ then this article will help you understand why we hold tension, how to become more conscious of it, and how to let it go – not just as a physical release, but as a shift in the way you relate to and inhabit your body.
How often should you masturbate?
How often should you masturbate? Everyone wants to know if they’re normal, so lets consider what ‘healthy’ masturbation is and how to incorporate it into your life.
The startle response and its impact on your pleasure
One of the most primal protective programmes running in our body and mind is known as the ‘startle response’. This reflex bypasses higher brain functions and jolts the body into immediate contraction and withdrawal. You may not even be aware of this deeply wired response to danger, but it’s likely it’s contributing to your difficulty in enjoying sex, intimacy and pleasure.
Pregnancy sex positions
Your body, your emotions, and your sex life go through some significant changes during pregnancy. The good news is that you can absolutely keep enjoying sex – you might just need to get a little creative with your positions.
4 benefits of practicing semen retention
There are 4 common categories that people talk about in personal development: Mental, Physical, Spiritual, Sexual. A non-ejaculation, or semen retention, practice might seem like it only fits into the ‘Sexual’ column, but the benefits can spread out into the other 3 pillars of your life – let’s look at how.
Morning wood, erectile dysfunction and the nervous system
You may know what it feels like to wake up to an erection: otherwise known as ‘morning wood’. But what happens when morning wood stops showing up? And what does that have to do with your nervous system states and your ability to stay hard during sex?
How to touch a soft penis
A lot of pressure is put on the penis to perform in a certain way during sex. Erectile dysfunction is much more common than people think, and knowing how to touch a soft penis is easier if you understand the mechanics of arousal. A lot of clients express insecurity about what to do with their partner’s penis if it’s not hard, so let’s explore the options.
A guide to anal dearmouring
Dearmouring is a form of bodywork designed to release physical and emotional tension. This tension creates blockages in our natural flow of energy, aliveness and vitality. In many Tantric traditions the anus is seen as a roadblock to sexual energy moving through the body. Anal dearmouring can help with issues like premature ejaculation, vaginismus and erectile dysfunction.