The snow and the cold weather have settled here in Canada, and we are in for a good 5 more months! If you have been living in Canada for a while, you know how it goes: right now, people’s...
The snow and the cold weather have settled here in Canada, and we are in for a good 5 more months! If you have been living in Canada for a while, you know how it goes: right now, people’s spirit is mostly up with the Holiday season and its business. But in a couple of months, when the snow turns grey and the temperatures drop to -15 degrees, people will start feeling blue.
When it is cold outside, and we are not feeling our best, it is really easy to become a couch potato and fall into a poor self-care never ending circle. Which, you can guess, is hard on our sensuality.
It is really important to take good care of your body and mind, even in winter time. And in order to do so, you have to put yourself as a priority. Otherwise, you let all the stress from your life take control of your well-being. This is when anxiety, fatigue, fear (and all that jazz) show the tip of their nose.
So why is sensuality so important?
It helps to feel in harmony with our body, which increases our self-confidence. And since sensuality is connected to all of our senses, it also develops our creativity, imagination and intuition.
We know sensuality can be a scary word, as a lot of people think it is only related to sexuality. But it is not! Sensuality is the ability to feel in touch with all of our senses.
Here are 5 ways to keep feeling sensual even in winter time:
MOVEMENT:
We put this on top of our list because this is very important, not only for sensuality but also for your health in general. So write it down somewhere or take a mental note:
You have to incorporate movements in your routine!
Being “stuck inside”, having to work from home and spending most of our days sitting on a chair or a sofa is terrible for our body. It makes our muscles weak, creates tightness in our back and neck, and decreases our level of energy.
If you motivate yourself to move your body often during the day, your productivity and mood will skyrocket. And honestly, it is an easy habit to create. For example:
Do some yoga or gentle stretching during the day;
Take a break from work and dance like nobody's watching;
Force yourself to go for a walk in your neighbourhood, even if it is for only 15 minutes; and
If you feel like committing to an activity, take classes of something. You don’t have to sign up for the gym in order to work out. You can learn to twerk, dance bachata, rock climb, swim….
There are so many activities out there that will help you get out of your home, find the energy to do something, and you might even make new friends (we all know how hard it is to do that as an adult!).
Moving your body will make you feel more connected to and at peace with yourself.
SELF-CARE:
Taking care of this body of yours is also primordial. We like to imaging that our body is its own little person that needs attention, the same way you will give it to a loved one, a pet or a plant. It needs love and care in order to grow strong and beautiful. Here is how you can give it some lovin’:
Put some makeup on and do your hair if it makes you feel good;
Dress up nicely even if you stay in;
Make yourself a hot bath or get a massage to relax;
Take the time to moisturize every inch of your skin and feel the lotion deeply nourishing it;
get cozy and take the time to read a book;
get creative and make your own Holiday decors; or
Take yourself on a date!
Those are just examples and are not for everyone. But whatever makes you happy, take the time to do it! It is not going to make you a selfish person if you decide to focus on yourself for a change.
FOOD:
Yes, believe us when we say food as the power to develop your sensuality. There is a common saying French people like to say after a delicious meal:
“It was as good as an orgasm!”
It does not mean we had one while eating, but it means the feeling of peace and joy was the same an orgasm can give you. Quality food is all about flavours. Forget about salt and sugar, we are talking about explosion of aromas that can increase your level of happiness!
Here is how you can enhance your food experience:
Learn to cook healthy and tasty meals;
Go buy yourself some delicious french pastries;
Order your favourite food and take the time to enjoy each bite and focus on the flavours; or
go experience a new type of cuisine.
Food is life! It is the fuel our body needs to function, but it doesn’t mean you have to eat only to survive. Learn to see food as something that will give you culinary pleasure, that will make you do a little happiness dance because it tastes so good.
SEXUALITY:
Even if sensuality is not only about sex, it is an important part of it. In this part, we want to talk about self-sexuality and forget about potential partners for a minute.
You have to know your body by heart in order to feel fully at peace with it. You cannot be afraid to touch and look at it, and discover what parts of your body are the most sensitive.
They are so many ways to play with and learn about your body, and by yourself. You can start by lighting up some candles, listen to musics that help you relax or turn you on… it will put you in the mood. Once you have created a sensual and relaxing environment, here are a few things to try out:
Breathing exercises and energy movements (this is a bit more spiritual) to help you reconnect with your body;
Touch EVERY PART of your body, apply different types of pressure or speed. This will help you understand where and how you like to be touched;
Be curious about toys (yes, even if you have a partner, it can actually be a cool add-on to your sex life). You can find a variety of toys: static or with vibrations; different sizes, shapes, colours and texture;
Open your mind to your fantasies instead of feeling ashamed of them; and
If you feel ready to explore more, go to a sex club. That will keep you warm ;)
AND OF COURSE… BOUDOIR!
This is the perfect experience to discover and play with your sensuality, take the me-time you deserve, and feeling empowered on another level! No need to have a previous experience, a particular type of body, or a certain age or gender to do it, we open our doors to everyone!
When you sign up for a boudoir session, we make sure your shoot is tailored to you! No need to wear a disguise, you are the one choosing the vibes you want to create and bringing the outfits and props that make you feel like your most sensual-self. Our role is to guide you from head to toe, and make sure you feel confident at the end of your shoot ?
Of course, there are so many other ways to embrace your sensuality, you just have to be curious and willing to experience different things.
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