Summary of I initiated sex every day for 28 days. Here's what happened.
Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:
- Understanding Sexual Desire: Recognize the difference between spontaneous and responsive sexual desire. Initiating sex can help balance the dynamics in a relationship.
- Communication: Discuss with your partner what sex means to them and explore deeper motivations for sexual connection beyond intercourse.
- Alternative Forms of Intimacy: If not in the mood for intercourse, offer other forms of physical connection, such as:
- Compliments to affirm desire and attraction.
- Massages focused on your partner's pleasure (e.g., Lingam Massage).
- Transitioning to Connection Mode: Shift from productivity mode to intimacy mode by engaging in activities like:
- Asking for a back rub.
- Going for a walk together to reconnect.
- Prioritize Presence Over Productivity: Understand that sex is not about productivity but about being present and sharing pleasure.
- Initiate for Personal Pleasure: Don't hesitate to ask for what you want, such as a Yoni Massage, to foster mutual enjoyment and connection.
Observations:
Initiating sex positively impacted her partner's mood and connection, leading to a more loving and emotionally connected relationship. The experience reinforced the value of intimacy and the importance of both partners feeling desired and fulfilled.
Presenters/Sources:
- Michelle Martinez, Certified Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach.
Notable Quotes
— 03:38 — « It always has to start at least with a wanting to want to. »
— 06:54 — « The point is to be present to share pleasure to deepen and strengthen your intimacy because those are all inherently valuable things. »
— 08:00 — « It did seem like throughout February he just took it up many notches; he felt more loving, more complimentary, even more emotionally connected. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement