But how can we communicate effectively when were so stressed?
Stressful conditions often cause us to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, distracted, and even discouraged.
Of course, partneredintimacy isnt just about sex.
Allow yourself to feel your emotions, and dont push yourself to overcome your feelings before youre ready.
4 strategies for safeguarding sexual intimacy during the pandemic
1.
Invest your time in simple pleasures
Daily pleasures and their power should not be underestimated.
Mia Sabat is an in-house sex therapist and menstrual therapist at Emjoy, a sexual well-being audio app for women.
Start small by focusing on simple activities that bring you peace of mind.
Insert joy into your day with this beginner dance class:
2.
Masturbate
According to Sabat, pleasure is contagious: once you nail a little, you just want more.
Remember, pleasure itself helps to generate a desire for pleasure.
If thats not express permission tobuy a new vibrator, I dont what is.
How can I lower my stress level?
What actions can I take to counteract my stress levels right now?
Sourcing the cause will help you to stop it from overwhelming you, she says.
In fact, you stand togainemotional intimacy by telling them when your mindset feels off.
Mia Sabat is an in-house sex therapist and menstrual therapist at Emjoy, a sexual well-being audio app for women.
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