3 breathing exercises for more pleasure

If you've already taken your first steps into the world of relaxation, meditation, or yoga , you know that breath is your lifeblood. Breathing connects the body and mind. It plays a crucial role in regulating your nervous system and your emotions.

It's no surprise, then, that it can impact your arousal and sexual pleasure . Good news, right? In this article, we'll share 3 simple exercises to make your breathing an ally of pleasure during your intimate moments!

Breathing: the best ally for orgasm

Did you know that your breathing plays a real role in how you feel during orgasm?

You may have already noticed that before orgasm, your heart races, your muscles tense, and your breathing becomes uncontrollable. Try regaining control of your breathing before you climax.

Focus your attention on the sensations in your vulva and lower abdomen, calm your mind. Don't try to reach orgasm as quickly as possible, but rather enjoy the moment just before.

“I used to breathe quickly and heavily before orgasm because I really wanted to reach it; I was afraid it would “escape” me. But for the past few weeks, I’ve been trying something different: I take long breaths in and exhale slowly . The orgasm takes a little longer to come, but it’s completely different, and I enjoy it for longer. I recommend you try it. ” Joanie Grenier, host of the Oral Sex podcast 

The result? A longer, more diffuse, more intense, and more enveloping pleasure . We admit, it's not so easy, but with a little practice, you'll reach new heights.

3 breathing exercises for your intimate moments 

Exercise 1: 4-7-8 Breathing

To perform this exercise, set the mood. You can do a few repetitions while your partner is taking care of you, or establish a relaxing moment before sexual intercourse.

Once you are ready, place the tip of your tongue just behind your upper teeth.

1. Exhale completely through your mouth, making sure to empty your lungs completely.

2. Next, inhale silently through your nose for 4 counts.

3. Hold your breath for 7 counts.

4. Exhale completely through your mouth while counting to 8. Control the flow of your breath, allowing only a trickle of air to pass between your lips. You can also practice the Ujjayi breathing technique by slightly constricting your larynx.

You can repeat the exercise up to four times, focusing on your breathing and letting your thoughts calm down.

If you find that practicing this technique pulls you out of the moment during a passionate encounter, make it a part of your daily routine. Do it two or three times a day . Little by little, it will become a reflex for those moments when you need to relax your body and bring your mind back to the present.

Exercise 2: Breathing with your penis

Here, we're talking about visualization . Your vulva doesn't really have the capacity to supply us with oxygen. If you have any doubts, we recommend this article to help you better understand your anatomy.

Breathing with one's genitals helps to better connect with one's sexual sensitivity and receptivity.

1. Start by lying on your back, with your hands placed on your mons pubis or on your stomach.

2. Initially, focus solely on the waves of breath. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.

3. Once you are drawn into the dance, lower your focus area on your genitals.

4. Visualize the flow of air entering through your vulva and passing through your perineum before reaching your lungs.

5. When inhaling, engage your perineum and expand your abdomen.

6. As you exhale, release everything. Imagine the air leaving your lungs and traveling back in.

With regular use, breathing during sex becomes an excellent way to boost sexual energy !

P.S.: This exercise is interesting to practice during masturbation . It ticks all the boxes for relaxing while bringing awareness back to your pleasure zones.

Exercise 3: Synchronized breathing with your partner

Want to involve your partner in a slow sex exercise ? Let's go!

Synchronized breathing is a simple and effective technique for strengthening intimacy and connection. It's also perfect for turning up the heat.

1. Lying down or sitting cross-legged facing each other, take a few slow, deep breaths to relax. Give your body and mind time to disconnect from the day and be fully present.

2. Next, breathe in unison with your partner, focusing on synchronizing your breaths. There will always be a few hiccups at the beginning, and that's normal. You can gaze into each other's eyes so that your breaths naturally fall into sync. It's quite magical.

3. If all goes well, lengthen each exhalation and take a slight pause at the end of each inhalation. This helps prolong the pleasure for a few minutes.

4. Finally, take some time for feedback after the encounter. Feel free to experiment and adjust this technique according to your preferences and those of your partner.

With these few exercises, you'll discover that breathing is a powerful tool for intensifying sexual pleasure . The techniques we've explored are perfect for calming the mind, strengthening intimacy between partners, and awakening sensitivity in the genital area. If the idea of bringing more awareness to your sexuality appeals to you, take a look at our dedicated article .