Bring on the bliss. Coupled up or not, try these mental tricks to maximise your pleasure during sex. It’s as simple as doing these three things when the clothes come off…
Lock the door
When you have roommates or kids, just the idea of someone barging in can distract you from all the feels. But even if you live alone, locking up sends a signal to your brain that something naughty is about to happen, which can help you focus.
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Centre on your breath
Notice your inhales and exhales: are they loud and fast? Quiet and slow? “That serves as a focal point to keep you present,” Millheiser says. It also makes you more aware of your pace and intensity and of how different sensations are evolving.
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Say it out loud
Dirty talk is not necessary (unless you like it), but verbalizing “That feels so good” (or hearing the same) can increase your level of arousal, per one study. Brotto says it pivots you back to the current moment when your mind wanders.
