The Sexual Mindfulness Project

Good relationships protect our mental health and wellbeing at every stage of life. No matter what ups and downs you go through, an understanding partner always tries to provide peace of mind. People who are more socially connected are happier, physically healthier, and live longer. Being in a romantic relationship generates the richest sources of joy and a sense of fulfillment in life. Due to various distractions in life, we tend to develop stress in our relationships. Because of the constant pressure we face at work and on our screens, it becomes too easy for us to take our partners for granted. Similar to many things in life, kindnessin a relationship is important to have an emotionally strong relationship.        Learning to invest in yourself is one of the most profitable investments you can make to improve your relationship growth. It yields not only future returns but also a current pay-off as well. The surest way to achieve a better quality of life and posi...

  Relationships can turn out to be beautiful things. When you are in love, you feel like being with your partner all the time. You often get so involved with our partners that they slowly become our whole world. After finding the one true love, a relationship can be a wonderful partnership filled with happiness, fun, pleasure, and respect. Sometimes, you get so engrossed in making your partner happy that you forget your own selves, which is why seeking validation in relationships is a must.   Slowly and gradually, you stop connecting with your friends as much, and you stop doing activities you love, all because you’re invested with that one person so much so that you are slowly losing yourself in the relationship. Whether it’s because the other person is toxic or because you haven’t established solid boundaries with them yet, this leads to losing yourself in the relationship and can have an adverse effect on your mental health.   Love can be like a pair of magical ...

It is surprising to know that people are not aware of the difference between Intimacy and passion. They assume both things as similar. There is a general understanding among people that physical Intimacy and sexual passion are combined, and there is no difference between them as such. Conflict intimacy is yet another common thing witnessed among couples.  Physical Intimacy is defined by friendship, romantic love, sex, or platonic love. While there is a variety of kinds of Intimacy, physical Intimacy also falls under this category. Physical Intimacy is not just about sex, but far more. Physical Intimacy is developed by connection and interaction with various other people around you.  According to multiple surveys, it is reported that the majority of people prefer physical Intimacy of some sort at least periodically since it is a natural part of human sexuality. Without any physical intimacy, there are increased feelings of isolation, solitude, and unhappiness.   Simi...

 There is a therapeutic tool called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)[i] which includes something called radical acceptance. This term caught my attention. What is so radical about acceptance? Radical acceptance is described as a process of mentally walking yourself through the reality of the situation and calmly accepting that reality. So, what if this situation is really as bad/unpleasant/lonely as you fear?  Face that reality and recognize that you are capable and can face the truth of your situation. If this doesn’t seem radical to you, it may be because you already practice this strategy. Radical acceptance helps alleviate the distress and suffering that we all feel when we try to avoid or change reality. When we automatically feel agitation or annoyance, we can pause, take a breath, and deal with the reality of the conflict instead of avoiding it. Radical Acceptance in Relationships Here are some examples in which we pretend, deny, or rail against reality: Pretending t...

Lovemaking or having sex is an intimate act between couples. Each individual brings to the relationship their unique attitudes about sex, and their definition of lovemaking has been greatly influenced and shaped by their life experiences. Most of the time, being an uncomfortable topic, sex is still considered taboo in many cultures. People feel embarrassed about their bodies resulting in creating a feeling of sexual shame in them. Despite these dark perceptions, kindness in relationship is of utmost importance to have a healthy and happy bond with your partner.    Sexually satisfied couples are emotionally attuned to each other inside as well as outside of the bedroom. In order to avoid conflict intimacy with your partner, the key is for both the partners to support and value their friendship. Mindfulness is yet another element that helps slow down your thoughts and clears space in mind to pay attention to emotions. Being mindful helps us to be less critical of what we fee...