3 tips for getting better at sex
One of the biggest myths about great sex is that it ‘just happens’.
Sometime around the sexual revolution in the 1960s the idea that sex was sinful got replaced with the idea that sex is natural. But as psychotherapist and sexologist Esther Perel points out:
“It’s not natural. It’s an art, it’s cultivated, it’s learned, it’s an intelligence. It’s a lot of things but it’s not just something you ‘know’”.
Experience Blissful Intimacy with Gay Tantric Massage: A Guide to Mindful Touch
As a gay man, I've always been interested in exploring different ways to connect with my partners. That's why I was excited to try gay tantric massage for the first time. It promised to be a unique and transformative experience, and it certainly delivered. In this article, I'll share my insights into the world of gay tantric massage, including what it is, how it works, and what to expect during a session.
The Art of Vulnerability: How to Overcome Intimacy Issues and Embrace Your Authentic Self
We all crave connection and intimacy, but for some of us, the vulnerability that comes with opening up to others can be a scary prospect. Whether it's fear of rejection, past hurts, or a lack of trust, intimacy issues can keep us from fully embracing our authentic selves and experiencing deep, meaningful relationships. But what if vulnerability wasn't something to be feared, but rather, an art to be mastered?
What’s your relationship with ‘yes’ and ‘no’?
Do you find it challenging to say ‘no’ sometimes?
Especially if we have a tendency to want to please, we can sometimes find ourselves saying ‘yes’ when we really mean ‘no’.
So why is this, and what can you do about it?
Intimacy: The Key to Happiness
We all want to be happy. But what is happiness, and how do we achieve it? Some people believe that happiness comes from material possessions, while others believe that it comes from experiences. But what if the key to happiness is something much simpler? What if it's intimacy?
The Power of Presence: Navigating the Journey of Intimacy
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with the power of presence. We often find ourselves multitasking, constantly checking our phones, and rushing from one thing to the next. But what happens when we slow down and fully engage in the present moment? We open ourselves up to deeper connections and a greater sense of intimacy.
How to make your sex more mindful
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in wellbeing circles in recent years.
But did you know you can bring the principles of mindfulness into the bedroom too?
Mindful sex is an approach that can help you feel more pleasure and connection by becoming more present to what you’re experiencing.
Here are some of the key principles, and some simple ideas to help you get started.
How to create Intimacy with another person
Many people struggle with intimacy. Whether it’s because they don’t know how to build connection or they feel too uncomfortable to share their true selves, there are countless reasons why it can be challenging. But, is that what’s holding you back?
Want more pleasure from your self-pleasuring?
Masturbation: pretty much everybody does it, yet hardly anyone ever talks about it! And when was the last time you actually paid any real attention to how you get off – what you do, and why you do it? Think about the last time you jerked off: be honest with yourself – how good was it? Did you feel alive and connected afterwards? Or did the experience leave you feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied? Did you feel like you were connecting with an important part of yourself, or was it a bit like scratching an itch?
5 tips to help you experience more intimacy
Intimacy is something that most of us would like to have more of! But it can often feel elusive to find.
If you search the internet for guidance on how to get more intimacy you’re likely to find a mixed-bag of think-pieces covering everything from God to sex!
But overthinking intimacy can actually be part of the problem.
If you want more intimacy you need to feel more, and think less
How to Survive Valentine's Day as a Single Man and Have Fun!
Valentine's Day can be a difficult time for single men. We're surrounded by couples, plastered with images of romance, and constantly asked if we have someone special. But it doesn't have to be a dreary day! There are plenty of ways for single men to survive Valentine's Day with fun and enjoyment.
The Art of Intimate Touch: A Guide to Touching Your Loved One in a Sensual Way
Intimate touch is the type of physical contact that brings you closer to someone and creates closeness. It is the kind of contact that feels natural, safe, and comfortable with your loved one. Intimate touch can be a simple gesture to show you care or it can involve more sensual touching.
Touch vs. Sex: Exploring the Difference Between Physical Intimacy and Sexual Intimacy
Physical intimacy and sexual intimacy are two distinct forms of intimacy, yet they are often confused and conflated. The difference between touch and sex is a critical distinction to understand, as it can have a major impact on our relationships and our overall well-being. This article explores the difference between physical intimacy and sexual intimacy, and how to cultivate meaningful, healthy intimacy in our lives.
Moving for pleasure
If you’ve ever been rock-hopping, or dancing – or anything which requires you to move fast and freely, with split-second timing and co-ordinated movement – you’ll know that you don’t have time to ‘think’ you just have to ‘be’ – you have to trust your body. It’s hard to overthink things when you’re in motion. So movement is a great way to help you out of your head and into your body. And it also has physiological benefits when it comes to arousal and pleasure.
Exploring Tantra: An Introduction to Tantric Concepts
Tantra is an ancient practice that focuses on personal transformation, with the ultimate goal being to achieve inner peace and spiritual enlightenment. Through the use of meditation, breathing techniques, yoga, and other spiritual practices, Tantra helps to open up the mind and body to new levels of awareness and understanding. Tantra is often referred to as a practice that combines sex, spirituality, and yoga. However, it’s important to note that Tantra is so much more than that.
The Intersection of BDSM and Tantra: Exploring the Sacred Connection
For centuries, BDSM and Tantra have been two distinct practices that have explored the depths of physical pleasure and spiritual connection. BDSM is a consensual practice that involves bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism, while Tantra is an ancient spiritual tradition that promotes the spiritual connection between two people. However, in recent years, the two have been brought together to create a powerful and unique practice that combines the physical and spiritual elements of both.
How to Follow Through with New Year's Resolutions So You Actually Achieve Them
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the year with a clean slate, and give us the chance to become a better version of ourselves. Instead of focusing on how much weight you gained over Christmas, New Year’s resolutions give you a goal that can help you grow as a person. But while the intentions are good, it doesn’t always work out for everyone.
The Science of Connection: Why We Need Oxytocin
One of the most important discoveries in science during the last decade is that of the hormone oxytocin. Discovered nearly 200 years ago, it wasn’t until recently that we understood its central role in our physiology and behavior.
That’s because oxytocin is a hormone that plays a significant role in social behavior. It’s also referred to as the love hormone, cuddle hormone or trust hormone — but it has much more to offer than being simply a feel-good chemical.
What's Your Attachment Style?
Do you feel comfortable with people, or do you find it hard to trust others and risk being vulnerable? Do you tend to avoid relationships, or fear they will end someday? Do you tend to pick partners who are unfaithful, unreliable, or unkind - because that’s what makes you feel secure? An attachment style is how we respond when another person behaves in a way that suggests they might not be around forever; whether they are going away on holiday tomorrow or might one day leave us for good.
Why I Think Affection Between Two Gay Men Is Different From Affection Between A Male-Female Couple
Male-female relationships are almost always portrayed as being the physical ideal in Western culture. When we see two people in a romantic relationship that are of the opposite sex, it’s easy to assume that they are in love with each other. After all, it’s what we’ve been conditioned to expect from the moment that we are able to comprehend the concept of love. This isn’t to say that there aren’t gay people who are in committed, long-term relationships. There certainly are, but they often don’t get the same cultural recognition.