Want To Have Better Sex? Try Doing Nothing | Mindful Intimacy
We are inundated with sex advice that usually consist of trying exotic things, yet research suggests that doing nothing may be most helpful to sexual vitality.
Being in the moment during sex is associated with greater sexual satisfaction, and that involves enjoying the physical sensations without worrying about other things.
The key to being mentally present is maintaining yoga-like mindfulness. So by all means experiment with sexual fantasies, but remember that when it comes to sex, sometimes less is more.
Key Takeaways:
- Conventional sex advice for those experiencing dissatisfaction with their sexual lives is to try new sexual adventures and exotic things.
- Being in the moment during sex – enjoying the physical sensations without worrying about extraneous things – is associated with greater sexual satisfaction.
- The key to living in the moment is maintaining a mindfulness akin to that of yoga and meditation.
“But if you’re feeling overwhelmed with too much advice, your sex life might just benefit from slowing things down, breathing, focusing on the moment, and doing a whole lot of “nothing.”
Read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/myths-desire/201711/have-better-sex-try-doing-nothing