PRIORITIZING INTIMACY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS (WITH TIPS!)

As a sexual wellness company, we feel an obligation to help consumers focus on pleasure and love, and we are being called to step up right now, to help lead our community towards feeling good - mind *and* body. 

​Connection and intimacy should be a priority in a relationship every day - but we all know that's not always easy. During a time of crisis, like the current coronavirus pandemic, it is imperative to make the effort and time for connection. 

Just in case you needed a reason or two to have sex....

Physical pleasure, whether solo or partnered, gets us out of our minds, into our bodies, and provides refuge when we are in the moment.

Also - having an orgasm releases a rush of dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin - AKA the feel-good hormones that BALANCES the stress-producing hormone, cortisol. And when we have balanced cortisol, our immune system benefits. 

Instead of figuring out when to schedule sex, or how to navigate your intimate life (especially if it's not exactly where you want it to be)....start from the end result and work backwards.

By "end result" we mean state of mind. 

What is the ideal state of mind you'd like to achieve during these times? Perhaps the feeling of safety, calm, or resilience? 

In what ways can you connect with your partner that will, in turn, get you to that place? Mentally, physically, spiritually, or otherwise?

In the kitchen: 

• Determine a weekly meal plan together and try 1 or 2 new dishes 
• Get creative with the ingredients you have - what new ways can you incorporate different spices, etc.?
• DIY pizza: throw on the veggies that are about to expire, get some good feta cheese and go to town! (Tastes more delicious when you do it your way!) 
• Have sex on the counter! Add whipped cream to the nipples for bonus points

In the bedroom:

• Experiment with role playing this weekend 
• Treat yourself to some new toys to experiment with  
• Focus on foreplay - indulge all of the senses (without penetration) for 1 hour. Set a timer- each partner gets 30 minutes to play on the other. 
• Find an erotica e-book and read it to each other

In nature:

• Take a walk on your lunch break... keeping the 6 feet social distancing guidelines if you see others. 
• Find items online to make an airplant or succulent terrarium 
• Create a plan to start a garden in the summer - what fresh food would you like to grow?
• Go for a weekend drive to the beach or the forest and take a bunch of pictures to make an album with later

Most importantly:
Be INTENTIONAL. Write a list. Put it on the fridge. Stick to it. Keeping a routine will keep the connection going, and inspire new things to explore as time goes on. 

These tips aren't one-size-fits-all for every relationship - but with everyone around the globe trying to adapt to more time at home, we've got plenty of time to figure it out.

With love,
Rock Candy