A guide to rejecting people respectfully
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Sex educator Karen B.K. Chan on how to turn people down directly and why it's important.
Sex educator Karen B.K. Chan on how to turn people down directly and why it's important.
Is it really a case of it’s not the size of the boat, it’s the motion in the ocean?
We become what we practice regularly. What lies dormant and unattended to stays that way. Sex and desire need care and feeding and regular attention. Make time for yourself sexually, if you choose. The pay-off greatly outweighs the investment.
What's the first thing you may tend do after any pleasurable sex and/or masturbation? It's not uncommon that most of us may jump to the next thing to do: whether that's hopping into the shower/bathroom; rushing to get dressed and out the door, falling asleep, etc.
Well, what if we took a few minutes after a pleasurable experience to really savor the moment? Research is showing that it's not enough to just have pleasurable experiences. Our brain actually needs the time to savor and let those experiences sink in for lasting benefit.
Pleasure is a basic human need, but people with disabilities and chronic illnesses are often left out of the conversation.