3 Ways to Explore Your Sensuality - wikiHow

When we embark on the path of self-love, we want to reconnect with our bodies. Exploring our sensuality is a beautiful way to create harmony between our senses, our body, and our sensations . Being sensual means taking the time to honor ourselves as women and giving ourselves a good dose of love!

In this article, we share 3 exercises to explore your sensuality at your own pace.

What is sensuality?

Before going any further, let's deconstruct a misconception that dies hard.

No, sex and sensuality are not the same thing .

They can be linked, as both are related to pleasure, but being sensual is not limited to the bedroom.

When looking for a definition, one finds "Aptitude to enjoy the pleasures of the senses, to be receptive to physical sensations." in Larousse or "attraction to the pleasures of the senses" in Robert.

Sensuality is therefore a question of relationship to oneself and to the world through the senses.

Being sensual means feeling good in your own skin and fully embracing the beauty that surrounds you. Exploring your sensuality then becomes about prioritizing your own pleasure . Pretty cool, right?

Self-massage

To take a first step towards joyful sensuality, nothing beats a massage.

Our bodies are scrutinized, judged, and objectified all day long. They are victims of the countless beliefs we have inherited from the media and a sexist society.

After diets, comparisons, sabotage, or shame, it's time to give it back all the affection it deserves.

Pampering every millimeter of our body is an essential step in learning to love it unconditionally.

To fully enjoy this moment, plan your massage like a real romantic date.

1. Equip yourself with a dry body oil with an intoxicating scent.

2. Spread a towel at your feet, on your chair or on your bed.

3. Light a few candles, dim the lights.

4. Start a relaxing playlist of jazz, lo-fi or piano.

5. And take your time!

Immerse yourself completely in the exercise by visualizing the oil as the liquid self-love you want to bring to your whole being. 

Intuitive dance

Also called ecstatic dance, intuitive dance is the expression of self through body movements.

It's simple, we let ourselves be carried away by a melody without thinking about the beauty of the gestures or the choreography.

Intuitive dance is an excellent exercise for letting go, enjoying your body, and releasing your emotions . Without goals to achieve or an audience, it offers a relaxed and sensual escape.

Get your groove on to your favorite tunes. We promise we won't say anything if it's Justine Bieber from the 2010s.

Make intuitive dance a ritual and experience its benefits for your relationship with your body and your self-confidence. It's a true journey into your raw energy and spontaneity. 

Mindful masturbation

Did you think we were going to talk about body image without mentioning female masturbation ? You clearly don't know us very well!

Giving yourself time to explore your intimacy, following your pleasure to the point of ecstasy is a truly voluptuous art.

We may tend to rush to orgasm during our solo sessions ornot masturbate at all.

However, slowing down is the key to awakening our full sensual potential.

1. Take a few minutes to caress your body before gradually moving towards your vulva and clitoris .

2. Be attentive to every tremor and every sensation.

3. Explore the area with your fingers and a little lubricant initially.
   Become aware of the excitement that is flooding your body, the quickening of your breath, and the gradual tenseness of your limbs.

4. Try edging to delay your orgasm

The idea behind mindful masturbation is to explore what gives you pleasure. Give yourself the same tenderness you give to others and observe how your body responds. 

As you've probably gathered, exploring your sensuality means taking the time to do what brings you pleasure . We've shared three simple exercises, but there are countless others. Every moment of daily life can be transformed into a sensual experience: a cooking session at home, a walk in nature, or a tender moment with your partner. Let your imagination run wild!