How to use your 5 senses for more eroticism
Our senses are our quickest way to become more present and connected, with ourselves and our partners. They are also a tool for us to bring more erotic charge and pleasure into our relationship. Here is how you can start.
Touch to Convey
As the first sense we develop as children, touch is a powerful, somatic sensation that allows us to self-soothe, lower our cortisol levels and helps release oxytocin (bonding hormone). By being intentional with our touch, we can create more sexual charge.
You can do this by connecting to the emotion you want to convey - whether that is passion, lust, desire, love… then take a second to connect with that emotion and then go in for that caress.
Look to Expand
Our sense of sight is closely connected with how we perceive our experiences. What we focus on expands as our brain seeks to confirm our perception. So look for qualities in your relationship and partner(s) that you appreciate.
You can do this by focusing on small acts of kindness your partner does for you just to make you feel good or sexy qualities you find arousing in your partner.
Listen to Tune In
When we learn to listen not just with our ears, but with our whole body, we’re able to pick up on small nuances that are being communicated in the non-verbal.
Next time, try soft whispers in your partners ear and tune into their body’s reaction. You can also sit in silence and look into each others eyes, observing the sensations that are arising.
Smell to Ignite
Our sense of smell is deeply connected to our memory. So do activities that you and your partner both enjoy that activate your sense of smell for desire.
You can cook a meal together that reminds you of your first date, discuss how each others natural smell is arousing, incorporate candles or other incense that you find sensual or try take a bubble bath together infused with lavender or eucalyptus.
Taste to savor
Our ability to taste reminds us the importance fo slowing down to savor each moment and experience. Here is something yummy you can try next time you want to spice things up with your partner:
Blindfold your partner
Take a dap of honey and place it somewhere on your body (get creative!)
Let your partner taste evert part of you to try to find the hidden spot
Be daring and play with your senses. By dropping to your body, tuning into your partner and becoming conscious of the energy between you two, you can begin to cultivate and play with the erotic charge.
