Guest Blog: 5 simple actions to prioritize your pleasure outside of the bedroom
I am excited to introduce you to pelvic health physiotherapist, Surabhi Veitch! With 12+ years experience, Surabhi is passionate about educating and empowering folks to understand and believe in their bodies and their capacity to heal. She aims to foster a trauma-sensitive space for you to feel seen, heard and cared for through life’s major transitions including pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood.
Today she will be sharing with you her 5 simple actions to prioritize your pleasure outside of the bedroom…
Hey mama, if you're in a season of life where you have no time, energy or desire for pleasure or sex, you're not alone. So many mothers are exhausted, tired, burnt out, and have very little time for pleasure in their daily lives, not just in the immediate postpartum phase, but also many years into parenting. Raising kids is time-consuming and it can be challenging to intentionally make time for your pleasure.
You may not feel like you have time to prioritize your needs, but what if I tell you that you can make space for your pleasure daily? When you cultivate a practice of pleasure, what you'll find is that your overall libido and sexual pleasure also grows!
Here are 5 simple actions to prioritize your pleasure outside of the bedroom:
In the shower, focus on the soothing sensation of the water running down your back. Close your eyes and let yourself feel your tension melt away. You can also try bathing with your partner and find a moment to connect.
When putting lotion on, rub it in gentle circles, giving careful attention to your frown lines and jaw, around your lips, belly, butt and thighs.
When getting dressed, let your hand linger around your nipples, your butt, and your inner thighs a moment longer. Pause and let yourself feel the pleasure of self-touch.
Close your eyes and savour that first sip of coffee, tea or water. Put away the screens, shut out the kids' demands, and notice the taste of the delicious liquid inside your mouth as it slides down your throat. Bonus points if you're drinking water first, because water helps with pelvic floor muscle strength AND with vaginal lubrication!
Sleep in luxurious lingerie, fully naked or without pants on. It's good for your vulva to have air flow anyway, plus it’s a great way to build sexual self-esteem and feel your sexiest self when you wake up.
If you're ready to reclaim your sexual pleasure, check out my Reclaim your Pleasure online workshop which helps you boost your sexual confidence, pleasure and pelvic tension!
Other resources from Surabhi:
Link to work with Surabhi for Toronto/virtual physiotherapy, fitness coaching and business mentoring
You can also find out more about Surabhi and ways to reclaim your pleasure in my chat with her in this podcast episode!
