Sexual Mindfulness Exercises to Improve Desire, Arousal, and Satisfaction
I will explain how sexual mindfulness exercises can help stressed or fatigued couples experience greater levels of sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction in their relationship. I'll provide examples of specific exercises that have been proven effective through research studies and real-life applications.
The first exercise is called "body scanning." It involves focusing on different parts of your body and noticing sensations without judgment or expectation. This exercise helps you become more aware of what your body feels like when touched and can increase blood flow to the genitals. You can also experiment with touching yourself or each other in various ways during this exercise to heighten pleasure and relaxation.
Another popular exercise is called "mindful breathing" where one partner takes turns leading the other into deep breathing while maintaining eye contact. This exercise has been shown to lower stress hormones and increase oxytocin levels, which are associated with feelings of love and bonding.
A third exercise is called "mindful touch" and involves slowly stroking your partner's skin using a feather or other soft object. This exercise promotes slow, sensual touch and allows both partners to fully connect with each other physically and emotionally.
There is the "sensory awareness" exercise, which involves taking turns exploring each other's bodies with all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This exercise can help create a sense of anticipation and excitement as you discover new things about your partner.
These three exercises can help couples reconnect sexually and improve sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction by increasing intimacy and physical connection. They can be practiced together or individually, depending on preference. By incorporating these exercises into their relationship, couples may experience increased trust, communication, and closeness that benefits them not only sexually but also emotionally.
Can sexual mindfulness exercises improve sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction in stressed or fatigued couples?
Despite its prevalence among adults worldwide, stress can be a major contributor to low sex drive, arousal difficulties, and unsatisfying experiences during sex. In fact, studies suggest that up to 30% of women and 15% of men experience low libido at some point in their lives due to stress and other factors such as depression and anxiety.