Conscious sex is about being fully present, aware and emotionally connected, helping you deepen intimacy and awareness through focused attention.
A beginner's guide to: Sex (mindful)
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What is sex?
Conscious sex is about engaging deeply with each moment, free from distractions or performance expectations. It’s similar to bringing presence into other parts of life – whether eating, cleaning or walking – where the focus is on being intentional and fully aware of what’s happening. As a beginner to this approach, you’ll experience heightened awareness of your body, emotions and connection to your partner or self. The benefits extend beyond the act, promoting emotional intimacy, mental clarity and overall wellbeing. By embracing conscious sex, you may cultivate a more meaningful, fulfilling experience that deepens your relationship with yourself and others. Ready to bring focused attention into this intimate part of your life and dive into the world of a deeper and more intimate connection?
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Why mindful sex is good for you
Mindful sexual connection lifts mood and deepens relationships. Attentive intimacy enhances sense of meaning, reduces stress and increases energy, with decent evidence supporting these benefits - especially considering the challenges of this research.
Strengthens couple bond
Focus area: Social connection (Impact rating: High)
Noticable boost in mood carries onto the next day
Focus area: Lightheartedness (Impact rating: High)
Short-term purpose boost
Focus area: Purpose (Impact rating: Medium)
Stress relief
Focus area: Recovery (Impact rating: Medium)
Potential stress-buffer
Focus area: Resilience (Impact rating: Medium)
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Want a closer look at sex (mindful)?
Ways to try it, what to expect, and how to stay safe. Read on!
You're probably ready to climb between the sheets. But before you do, there are some important things to keep in mind. Sex can be safe and enjoyable, but these helpful tips will ensure that your experience is a positive one.
Safety
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Communicate openly with your partner about consent, boundaries and any potential risks to ensure mutual understanding and respect.
What you might experience
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"How do we make this a conscious practice?"
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"Whoa, I’m noticing everything."
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"I feel more connected."
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"This is more intense than I expected."
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"Why didn’t we try this sooner?"
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- • Open our free app for step-by-step support. You’ll get guides that help you start and stick with it. You don’t need to be a pro, just jump in and give it a go.
- • You’ll also find other activities, with suggestions that match what’s most useful to you right now. Less thinking, more doing.
- • Track what you do, make gains, and adjust as you go.
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Whether you go it alone, join a group, or work 1:1 with a teacher, we’ve laid out what each path can look like.
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Ancestry, history, facts and other trivia
The condom is one of the oldest forms of contraception, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient Egypt.
The Kama Sutra, an ancient Indian text on love and sexuality, was written around the 3rd century.
"Sex and the City" popularized discussions about sex and relationships in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The phrase "Netflix and Chill" became a euphemism for casual sex in the mid-2010s.
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Academic research we rate
Is Sex Good for Your Health? A National Study on Partnered Sexuality and Cardiovascular Risk among Older Men and Women
Liu, H., Waite, L. J., Shen, S., & Wang, D. H. (2016). Is Sex Good for Your Health? A National Study on Partnered Sexuality and Cardiovascular Risk among Older Men and Women. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 57(3), 276–296. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022146516661597
More Than Just Sex
Debrot, A., Meuwly, N., Muise, A., Impett, E. A., & Schoebi, D. (2017). More Than Just Sex. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(3), 287–299. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167216684124
Toward an Integrative Model of Intimacy, Sexual Satisfaction, and Relationship Satisfaction: A Prospective Study in Long-Term Couples
Beaulieu, N., Bergeron, S., Brassard, A., Byers, E. S., & Péloquin, K. (2022). Toward an Integrative Model of Intimacy, Sexual Satisfaction, and Relationship Satisfaction: A Prospective Study in Long-Term Couples. The Journal of Sex Research, 60(8), 1100–1112. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224499.2022.2129557
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