THE JOURNAL

A safe and brave space for intersectional conversations around sex, love, relationships, parenting, and life.

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Habits, Practices, and Rituals

I was rejecting the word itself. Maybe it's because it sounded so rigid and when I would hear “falling off their routines” or when I would fall off of my routine it created more disconnection to the idea or concept. 

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The Anatomy of Pleasure & The Untapped Erotic Zones

When you have a good knowledge of which parts of your body are meant to make you feel good, it's easier to understand what turns you on (and off).

The better you know your body, the more you can control your sexual experiences. Knowing what feels good to you and communicating that with a partner can help you have a healthy, joyful, and empowered sex life (solo or partnered).

If you’re ready to dive deeper, let's talk about pleasure and anatomy!

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WTF is sexual wellness?

What I have come to understand though, is that sexual wellness to me isn’t just about the sex I am having or simply about pleasure. For me, it has to do with how I see myself as a human being, my ability to embrace and be empowered in enjoying my sexuality, accepting my body, the skin I live in, and the sense of truly owning my sexual actions.

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