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The Female Orgasm…

”Preventative Medicine”

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Female Orgasms…

offer significant health benefits, acting as natural, preventative “medicine” that goes beyond pleasure to improve physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Major benefits include reduced stress (cortisol), improved sleep and immune function, pain relief (endorphins), increased fertility, better heart health, and boosted self-esteem.

Regular orgasms also support pelvic floor strength.

The Human Sexual Response Cycle

Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm, and Resolution.

Four distinct phases…These stages describe the physical and emotional changes your body goes through during sexual activity.

1. Excitement Phase This is the start of sexual arousal. Your heart beats faster and you breathe heavier. Blood rushes to your genitals. This causes a penis to get erect and the clitoris to swell. Muscles throughout your body tense up.

2. Plateau Phase Arousal builds and becomes more intense. Your heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure rise even higher. Muscle tension increases. In this phase, the body gets ready for orgasm.

3. Orgasm Phase This is the peak of sexual excitement. It is the shortest phase. Your body releases built-up tension through quick, involuntary muscle movements. It brings intense feelings of pleasure. In men, this involves ejaculation. In women, the pelvic and vaginal muscles contract.

4. Resolution Phase Your body slowly returns to its normal resting state. Your muscles relax and your breathing slows down. Blood leaves the genitals.

Here’s some facts that can really help with relationship quality, self-esteem,physical wellness, exploration(s), life-partner choices, and personal mental wellness...

The average vagina is about 3 to 4 inches deep when unstimulated, but it expands to 5 to 7 inches long and widens during sexual arousal.

Because the vaginal canal is highly elastic and folds like an accordion, it adapts comfortably to various sizes without a strict maximum.

Vaginal Dimensions

Unaroused State: Typically ranges from 2.5 to 4 inches.

Aroused State: Blood flow causes the vaginal canal to lengthen by roughly 1.5 to 2 inches.

Comfort Limits

While the vagina can accommodate a wide range of sizes, most women report that anything longer than 6.5 to 7 inches often leads to discomfort, as it can repeatedly press against the cervix.

Factors for Comfortable Penetration

Size compatibility is highly individual, but the following factors play a much larger role in physical comfort than length:

Arousal: Ample foreplay and mental arousal allow the vaginal muscles to relax and properly elongate.

Lubrication: Proper lubrication prevents friction and irritation.

Angles & Positions: The angle of entry can significantly alter how a specific size feels inside the body

Key Health Benefits of Female Orgasm

Stress Reduction & Relaxation: Orgasms trigger a release of oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins, which counteract cortisol (the stress hormone) and promote feelings of calm and happiness.

Pain Relief: The surge of endorphins acts as a natural painkiller, providing relief from headaches, menstrual cramps, and overall muscle tension.

Improved Sleep Quality: The release of oxytocin and prolactin after climax helps induce deep relaxation improving sleep quality.

Enhanced Immune System: Orgasms boost the immune system by increasing white blood cell levels and releasing DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), which helps fight illnesses and assists with cell repair.

Cardiovascular & Physical Health: Frequent orgasms can improve blood circulation, lower blood pressure, and enhance heart health. They also promote healthy estrogen levels, protecting against heart disease and osteoporosis.

Pelvic Floor Strength: The muscle contractions during orgasm help strengthen the pelvic floor, which supports the bladder and uterus, helping to prevent prolapse and improve bladder control.

Boosted Fertility: Regular orgasms can increase fertility by stimulating the hypothalamus gland, which regulates reproductive hormones, and by assisting in sperm transport.

Mental & Emotional Well-being: Benefits include increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety, improved mood, and stronger emotional bonds with a partner.

Other 🔑 Facts

Self-pleasure (Masturbation): These benefits can be achieved alone or with a partner.

Effectiveness: Orgasms can act as a natural, non-pharmacological way to manage pain and stress

Achieving orgasm often involves focusing on clitoral stimulation, using lubrication, experimenting with positions (like woman-on-top or missionary with a pelvic tilt), and using deep breathing or Kegel exercises to build tension.

*** Less than 1 in 5 women climax from intercourse alone, making direct or indirect stimulation of the clitoris key.

Techniques for Stimulation

*Clitoral Focus: Use fingers or a vibrator to stimulate the clitoris directly or through the hood.

*Vary Pressure/Speed: Start slow and gentle, gradually increasing speed and pressure as arousal increases.

*Circular Motion: Draw circles around or directly on the clitoris with your finger.

*Tapping: Gently tap the clitoris, experimenting with different rhythms.

*Using Lubrication: Apply lube to increase sensitivity and reduce discomfort.

Positions and During Intercourse

Woman on Top: Allows for control over speed, depth, and angle of friction against the clitoris.

Missionary with Pelvic Tilt: Placing a pillow under the hips and tilting the pelvis up can improve stimulation.

Closing Legs: Keeping legs together during intercourse can increase friction.

Combined Stimulation: Use a vibrator or hand during penetration to increase clitoral stimulation.

Body and Mind Techniques

Tense Muscles: Flexing pelvic, leg, abdominal, or buttocks muscles can increase blood flow and intensity.

Kegel Exercises: Regularly strengthening pelvic floor muscles can lead to more intense orgasms.

Deep Breathing: Deep breathing and relaxation techniques can help you stay in the moment.

Edging: Bringing yourself close to orgasm, stopping stimulation, and then starting again can build intensity.

Remove Pressure: Focus on pleasure rather than the goal of reaching orgasm to reduce performance anxiety.

Tips for Partners

Communication: Talk about what feels good.

Foreplay: Focus on kissing, caressing, and non-genital areas to increase overall arousal.

Rhythm Changes: Switch techniques every 20-30 seconds to prevent desensitization

Organic Orgasms…

describes a sexual experience focused entirely on the journey, presence, and overall body sensation rather than a specific goal or climax.

It shifts the focus away from performance or anatomy, centering instead on deep intimacy, breathwork, relaxation, and allowing pleasure to grow naturally.

Concepts and practices surrounding this idea include:

Somatic & Tantric Practices: Blending breathing, energy channeling, and full-body relaxation to create sensations that radiate through the nervous system rather than concentrating in just one area.

Mindfulness: Moving away from "goal-oriented" sex (which can cause performance anxiety) and tuning into the ebb and flow of erotic energy.

Orgasmic Meditation (OM): A structured, 15-minute partnered wellness practice focused on female arousal and the sensations of riding pleasure without necessarily aiming for climax

Water Orgasms…

typically refers to two distinct sexual experiences: achieving an orgasm using water (such as a showerhead or bathtub) or the phenomenon of "squirting" (female ejaculation).

1. Water Masturbation (Shower/Bath Play) Using water for sexual pleasure is incredibly common and provides a unique sensory experience.

The Sensation: The warmth, consistent pressure, and gentle rhythmic motion of a showerhead or bath jet can simulate oral or manual stimulation without requiring direct touch.

The Benefits: Water play promotes "slow pleasure," helping to reduce anxiety, increase blood flow, and warm the tissues for easier arousal.

Tools: Many people combine this with water-resistant sex toys or use bath-specific slides, such as the Lovability WaterSlyde, to direct faucet water exactly where they want it

2. Squirting (Female Ejaculation) Often referred to in the context of intense "water" or fluid release during an orgasm.

What it is: The involuntary expulsion of a clear, odorless fluid from the urethra during sexual excitement or orgasm.

The Source: It originates largely from the Skene's glands (near the urethra) and is often triggered by intense G-spot stimulation. While the fluid primarily comes from the bladder, it differs chemically from standard urine.

How Common is it: Studies indicate that roughly 10% to 50% of people with vaginas experience this to varying degrees

Mindgasms…

A "mental orgasm" (or "Mindgasms") refers to an intense climax induced entirely through mental stimulation, breathwork, or meditation without any physical contact.

It relies on the concept that the brain is our most powerful sex organ.

While rare, studies have documented that the brain's reward and arousal centers can light up, creating physiological and euphoric sensations identical to conventional physical orgasms.

Different phenomena and practices associated with this include:

Hands-Free Climaxes: Through deep concentration, erotic hypnosis, and fantasy, individuals (particularly women) can train their minds to experience full-body climaxes.

Tantric & Breathwork Energy: Practices like tantra emphasize moving energy (chi) through the body using thought and breath control, which can lead to powerful mental releases.

ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response): Often called a "brain orgasm," this is a relaxing, tingling sensation in the scalp and neck triggered by soft sounds or visuals, though it is non-sexual

Sciatic Nerve Pressure is hindering sex…but actually sex can help…

To minimize sciatic nerve pressure, choose positions that prevent spinal rounding (flexion) or deep hamstring stretches.

Key strategies include being on top to control movement or using pillows to support your spine.

The best positions for women with sciatica include:

Woman on Top (Cowgirl): Straddling your partner allows you to dictate the depth and pace. You have total control over the movement and can keep your spine relatively upright and neutral without straining your lower back.

Modified Missionary: Lying flat can strain the sciatic nerve, but placing one or two pillows under the small of your back supports its natural curve. Keep your legs down rather than drawing them up toward your chest, which can pull on the nerve.

Spooning (Side-Lying): This is one of the most joint-friendly, low-effort positions. Lying on your side with both you and your partner facing the same direction naturally keeps the spine in neutral alignment, eliminating stressful twisting or arching.

Doggy Style: If arching your back feels okay, being on all fours is highly effective. It keeps the spine stable and neutral, but you can also prop yourself up on your elbows to reduce pressure.

General Tips for Sciatica Relief:

Support Your Spine: Utilize props like firm body pillows or a folded towel to maintain a neutral spine angle during intimacy.

Avoid Over-Stretching: Any position requiring a straightened knee will tense the sciatic nerve. Aim to keep the knees gently bent.

Firm Surfaces: Softer beds can cause your lower back to sink and twist. Utilizing a Tantra Chair or a supportive, firm mattress can better align your hips and back.

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Hormones

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers.

Produced primarily by the endocrine system, they travel through the bloodstream to specific organs and tissues.

These vital signals coordinate essential functions like growth, metabolism, reproduction, and mood, ultimately maintaining the body's internal balance (homeostasis).

Hormones are incredibly potent; even the slightest change in their levels can cause noticeable shifts in the body.

Primary roles include:

Metabolism & Energy: Managing how your body extracts and uses energy from food.

Growth & Development: Triggering physical growth spurts and developmental milestones, such as puberty.

Homeostasis: Regulating body temperature, blood pressure, and fluid balance.

Reproduction: Controlling sexual function, fertility, menstruation, and pregnancy.

Mood & Sleep: Influencing happiness, stress responses, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Major Glands…

Hormones are secreted by various glands located throughout the brain and body.

Notable glands include:

Pituitary Gland: Often called the "master gland," it controls other endocrine glands and directs growth.

Thyroid Gland: Regulates energy usage and metabolism.

Pancreas: Produces insulin to manage blood sugar levels.

Adrenal Glands: Produce adrenaline and cortisol, which govern the body's stress response.

Ovaries and Testes: Produce sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.

The pituitary gland is a pea-sized organ at the base of the brain.

Often called the "master gland," it produces and releases essential hormones that control growth, metabolism, reproduction, and the activity of other endocrine glands.

It is divided into two primary lobes.

Anterior Lobe (Front)The anterior lobe creates and secretes hormones that regulate various bodily functions and stimulate other glands:

Growth Hormone (GH): Regulates physical growth and development in children, and helps maintain muscle mass, bone density, and metabolism in adults.

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Stimulates the thyroid gland to produce hormones that govern your body's metabolism and energy.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH): Stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, which regulates blood pressure and the body's response to stress.

Prolactin: Stimulates the mammary glands in the breasts to produce milk following childbirth.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs and the testes to produce sperm.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.

Posterior Lobe (Back)The posterior lobe does not produce its own hormones; instead, it stores and releases hormones manufactured by the hypothalamus:

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH, or Vasopressin): Promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, which helps maintain hydration and fluid balance.

Oxytocin: Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and triggers the release of breast milk

The thyroid gland produces three primary hormones:

Thyroxine (T4),

Triiodothyronine (T3),

and Calcitonin.

Together, these hormones dictate your basal metabolic rate, regulate body temperature, support heart and muscle function, and ensure proper neurological and skeletal development.

1. Triiodothyronine (T3)

This is the most active form of thyroid hormone.

While the thyroid produces some T3 directly, most of it is created by converting T4 into T3 in tissues like the liver.

Metabolism: Controls how cells convert nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) into energy.

Energy & Heat: Regulates thermogenesis (heat production) to maintain a stable body temperature.

Cardiovascular: Stimulates heart rate, cardiac output, and blood flow to supply oxygen to tissues.

Neurological: Boosts brain function, alertness, and wakefulness.

2. Thyroxine (T4)

T4 is the primary hormone produced and released by the thyroid gland.

It acts as a prohormone (a reservoir), being converted into the highly active T3 as your body requires it.

Energy Regulation: Serves as the stable, circulating pool of thyroid hormone to keep metabolism balanced over time.

Growth & Development: Critical for bone development and healthy linear growth in children.

Cellular Turnover: Controls how quickly your body replaces dying cells and regulates reproductive system functions.

3. Calcitonin

Unlike T3 and T4, which control metabolism, calcitonin is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body.

Bone Strength: Keeps bones strong and healthy by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts (cells that break down bone) and promoting calcium absorption from the blood into the bone.

To keep these hormones perfectly balanced, the thyroid operates on a feedback loop with the brain:

Hypothalamus: Releases Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH).

Pituitary Gland: Detects TRH and releases Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Thyroid Gland: Produces T3 and T4 in response to TSH

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) Axis

The relationship between these two glands is a precisely balanced feedback loop:

Hypothalamus: The brain's control center releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which triggers the pituitary gland.

Pituitary Gland: Releases TSH, telling the thyroid to create and release more T₃ and T₄.

Thyroid Gland: Produces the hormones that manage your body's energy use.

How They Communicate (The Feedback Loop)

The system regulates itself to maintain hormone homeostasis:

If T₄ and T₃ levels are low:

The pituitary gland senses this and increases TSH production to "rev up" the thyroid.

If T₄ and T₃ levels are high:

The pituitary reduces or stops TSH production, signaling the thyroid to slow down.

Problems can occur if either gland underperforms or overproduces:

Primary Hypothyroidism:

The thyroid is damaged and underactive.

It cannot produce enough hormones, so the pituitary gland pumps out large amounts of TSH to compensate, which can sometimes cause the pituitary to swell (hyperplasia).

Central/Secondary Hypothyroidism:

The thyroid is perfectly healthy, but the pituitary gland fails to secrete enough TSH, causing an underactive thyroid.

Pituitary Tumors: Noncancerous tumors in the pituitary can disrupt its hormone production, leading to downstream thyroid dysfunction.

The pancreas acts as both a digestive and endocrine gland.

Its primary function is to regulate blood sugar levels and control nutrient metabolism by producing five key hormones: insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide, and ghrelin.

Understanding the specific functions of these hormones clarifies how the body manages energy:

1. Insulin Produced by: Beta (β) cells

Primary Function: Lowers blood sugar levels.

It acts like a key, unlocking cells (especially in muscle and fat tissue) to allow glucose to enter and be used for energy.

Additional Action: Promotes the storage of excess glucose as glycogen in the liver and muscles, and helps convert excess carbohydrates into fat.

2. Glucagon Produced by: Alpha (α) cells

Primary Function: Raises blood sugar levels.

When blood glucose drops (e.g., during fasting or exercise), glucagon signals the liver to break down stored glycogen into glucose, releasing it into the bloodstream.

Additional Action: Stimulates the liver to produce new glucose from amino acids (gluconeogenesis) to keep energy steady

.3. Somatostatin Produced by: Delta (δ) cells

Primary Function: Regulates and inhibits other hormones.

It acts locally within the pancreas to suppress the release of both insulin and glucagon, preventing extreme fluctuations and maintaining metabolic balance.

4. Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP)Produced by: PP cells (or F cells)

Primary Function: Aids digestion and appetite control.

It regulates pancreatic exocrine secretions and impacts the rate at which food moves through the digestive tract.

5. Ghrelin Produced by: Epsilon (ε) cells

Primary Function: Stimulates appetite.

Known primarily as the "hunger hormone" secreted by the stomach, the pancreas also produces small amounts to signal the brain that it is time to eat, promoting fat storage and growth hormone release.

The delicate balance between these hormones is vital for maintaining metabolic stability.

Disruptions in this system are the root cause of conditions like diabetes mellitus.

The pituitary gland and pancreas interact indirectly to maintain your body’s blood sugar (glucose) homeostasis.

While the pancreas directly senses and reacts to sugar, the pituitary acts as a master controller, releasing hormones that raise blood sugar levels and trigger the pancreas to adjust its insulin and glucagon output.

The most critical interactions between the two occur through the following hormonal pathways:

1. Growth Hormone (GH)

What it does:

Secreted by the anterior pituitary, growth hormone stimulates cell growth and metabolism.

Impact on pancreas:

GH has a direct anti-insulin effect, meaning it raises blood glucose levels and decreases how effectively your body absorbs sugar.

As GH drives up blood sugar, it forces the pancreas to pump out more insulin to keep levels stable.

2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

What it does:

This pituitary hormone travels to the adrenal glands and stimulates them to produce cortisol (the primary stress hormone).

Impact on pancreas:

Cortisol is highly antagonistic to insulin.

It suppresses pancreatic insulin release, triggers the liver to produce more glucose, and promotes insulin resistance in the body's tissues.

The pancreas has to work much harder to produce enough insulin to overcome this, which can impact overall glucose tolerance.

3. Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

What it does:

TSH regulates the thyroid gland, which controls overall body metabolism.

Impact on pancreas: Thyroid hormones significantly modulate glucose metabolism.

If the pituitary-thyroid axis is overactive or underactive (e.g., hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism), it can disrupt how quickly the body absorbs glucose and how the pancreas regulates insulin secretion.

The Core Difference:

How they react

While the pituitary gland controls long-term metabolic hormones, the pancreas directly monitors and responds to blood sugar.

When you eat, the pancreas detects the spike in sugar and instantly releases insulin to lower it.

The pituitary gland, on the other hand, responds to broader stressors (like physical exertion, low blood sugar, or illness) to ensure your vital organs have a continuous energy supply.

Because of these powerful indirect interactions, clinical disorders of the pituitary gland (such as pituitary tumors or Cushing's disease) often lead to metabolic disorders like insulin resistance or diabetes.

The adrenal glands (two small organs sitting atop the kidneys) secrete several vital hormones essential for regulating metabolism, blood pressure, the immune system, and the body’s "fight or flight" stress response.

These hormones are divided into two distinct areas: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla.

1. Adrenal Cortex (Outer Layer)

The cortex produces steroid hormones necessary for daily survival, which include:

Cortisol: Known as the primary stress hormone, it helps the body manage and utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

It also suppresses inflammation, regulates blood pressure, and helps maintain energy and blood sugar levels during times of stress.

Aldosterone: A mineralocorticoid that controls blood pressure by managing the balance of sodium and potassium in the blood and tissues.

It signals the kidneys to absorb more sodium and excrete potassium, thereby helping to maintain proper blood volume and fluid levels.

Adrenal Androgens (e.g., DHEA): These are weak male sex hormones produced in both males and females.

They act as precursors and are converted into stronger sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen) in the gonads.

They are particularly important for sexual development during puberty and are the primary source of circulating testosterone in females.

2. Adrenal Medulla (Inner Layer)

The medulla produces nonessential catecholamines that control the autonomic nervous system's rapid response to stress.

Adrenaline (Epinephrine): The principal "fight or flight" hormone.

When you are in danger or highly stressed, it increases your heart rate, boosts energy supplies by increasing blood glucose, and expands air passages in the lungs to help your body react quickly.

Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine): Works alongside adrenaline during acute stress.

It significantly affects your heart rate and controls the squeezing of blood vessels (vasoconstriction), which helps maintain your blood pressure.

The ovaries and testes are primary reproductive glands (gonads) responsible for producing sex cells and secreting vital hormones that regulate puberty, sexual development, and reproduction.

Their hormone release is strictly controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

Ovaries (Female)

Located on either side of the uterus, the ovaries produce eggs and secrete the following key hormones:

Estrogen: Drives the development of female secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., breast growth, widening hips) during puberty.

It regulates the menstrual cycle by thickening the uterine lining and supports bone strength.

Progesterone: Prepares the uterine lining to receive and nourish a fertilized egg.

It is essential for maintaining early pregnancy and prepares the breasts for milk production.

Androgens (including small amounts of Testosterone): Stimulates pubic and underarm hair growth and supports libido.

Testes (Male)

Located in the scrotum, the testes are responsible for sperm production and secrete the following:

Androgens (primarily Testosterone): The main male sex hormone.

It drives the development of male secondary sexual characteristics (e.g., facial hair, deepening voice).

It is critical for the production of sperm cells, muscle growth, increased bone density, and sex drive.

Inhibin: Works in a feedback loop with the pituitary gland to regulate and suppress follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) production when sperm levels are sufficient.

The pituitary gland, ovaries, and testes work together in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.

The pituitary (often called the "master gland") sits in the brain and secretes hormones that control the ovaries (in females) and testes (in males) to regulate fertility, puberty, and sex hormone production.

How They Work Together

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH):

Produced by the pituitary gland, FSH stimulates sperm production in the testes and egg development/estrogen production in the ovaries.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Produced by the pituitary, LH triggers testosterone production in the testes and ovulation/progesterone production in the ovaries.

Feedback Loop: As the ovaries and testes produce sex hormones, they signal the pituitary to adjust its output to maintain a balanced level.

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Polyamory life is holistic life...

Polyamory can feel just like a holistic approach to life because it wholly rejects the idea that a single person must fulfill every need.

Requiring radical honesty, clear boundaries, deep emotional awareness and encouraging individuals to build diverse support networks and experience relationships in a highly conscious way.

Exploring the connection between polyamory and a holistic lifestyle involves several core aspects:

Radical Self-Awareness:

To make non-monogamy work, you have to clearly understand your own needs, triggers, and capacity for emotional labor.

This deep inner work often mirrors holistic whole body wellness.

Releasing the Myth of "The One":

Rather than relying on a single partner for everything from financial advice to deep emotional conversations, physical intimacy to co-parenting and companionship to business maintenance, you can lean into a network of people who naturally and mutually enrich different facets of life.

Cultivating Compersion:

The feeling of genuine joy when your partner experiences happiness with someone else...

It challenges deep-seated conditioning and fosters a more empathetic, abundant worldview; ethnical, culturally, traditional, modernized, maturity, etc..

Enhanced Communication:

Polyamory necessitates meaningful “check-ins” and active “negotiations”, which builds a strong foundation of safety, trust, and reliability not just in romance, but in all interpersonal areas of life.

No one loses identity, control of personal life nor outside voice.

The shared spaces are sacred.

There are no "types"…

of polyamorous people, but rather a wide spectrum of lifestyle setups and relationship structures that individuals use to meet their needs.

Common polyamorous lifestyle types and relationship models include:

Hierarchical Polyamory: Relationships are deliberately ranked into categories like "primary" and "secondary".

Primary partners typically share core life logistics—such as finances, cohabitation, or children—while secondary partners have more emotional independence.

Egalitarian / Non-Hierarchical Polyamory: All partners are considered equal, and relationships are not artificially capped or restricted based on a pre-defined "primary" status.

Each connection is allowed to grow organically.

Solo Polyamory: A lifestyle where an individual places high value on personal autonomy.

Solo polyamorists do not seek a traditional nesting (cohabitating) or primary partner.

They act as their own primary partner while maintaining independent, committed relationships.

Triads / Quads: Also known as "throuples", these are closed or open relationship formations involving three or more people who date one another.

***Healthy Triads vs. Exploitation***

While unicorn hunting carries a negative stigma, "poly-fidelity" triads (where all three people are romantically and sexually involved with one another) can and do work successfully.

The difference between an exploitative dynamic and a healthy triad typically comes down to agency and equity.

In a healthy scenario, all three individuals are treated as equal partners.

The unicorn is free to express their own needs, form attachments at their own pace, and engage in relationships with people outside the triad if they choose

Vee (V) Dynamics: A setup where Person A dates Person B and Person C, but B and C do not date each other.

Different lifestyle setups also dictate how partners and "polycules" (the network of interconnected partners) interact:

Kitchen Table Polyamory: A relaxed style where everyone involved—including metamours, or your partner's other partners—is comfortable socializing and hanging out together in a friendly setting, much like gathering around a kitchen table.

Parallel Polyamory: Partners date independently and prefer not to have deep involvement with or knowledge of each other’s other relationships.

Comets: Significant partners who are deeply valued but seen very rarely, often due to geographic distance or busy schedules

Indigenous polyamory…

highlights the historical and contemporary practice of consensual non-monogamy among Indigenous cultures, often framed through a decolonial lens.

It challenges Western, state-sanctioned monogamy and the nuclear family as colonial impositions designed to enforce control over land, resources, and social structures.

The Colonial Shift

Historically, many Indigenous societies around the world practiced plural marriages and expansive, communal relationship networks.

These traditions—such as multiple wives or extended kinship care—were often deeply tied to social prestige, the distribution of wealth, and the collective care of children and relatives.

European colonization and the imposition of Christian values and state laws aggressively targeted and outlawed these customs, labeling them "savage" or "backward" to justify assimilation into patriarchal, compulsory monogamy.

Scholars emphasize that contemporary Indigenous polyamory isn't merely about personal sexual preference.

It serves as a structural critique of settler colonialism.

Key aspects of this perspective include:

Expanded Kinship: Prioritizing deep, loving relationships with extended family, community, and even non-human elements (such as animals and the land) rather than centering exclusively on one romantic partner.

Resource Sharing: Viewing non-monogamy as a traditional mechanism for more effectively taking care of relatives and building stronger community networks.

Rejecting Patriarchal Control: Recognizing that traditional plural relationships often had distinct checks and balances (like requirements that partners prove their ability to provide for everyone equally) that were dismantled by European patriarchy.

Spiritual polyamory…

is the practice of engaging in multiple loving, romantic, or sexual relationships with the intention of fostering conscious personal growth, healing, and spiritual evolution.

It views non-monogamy not just as a lifestyle preference, but as a framework for dissolving separation and overcoming possessive ego.

Core Principles

Love as an Abundance: It rejects the idea that love is a finite, scarce resource.

Practitioners view love as an expansive state of being rather than an object to be hoarded or sought after.

Conscious Evolution: Rather than pursuing relationships merely for sociobiological drives, adherents use the triggers, emotional blind spots, and insecurities that arise in multiple relationships as catalysts for spiritual healing.

The Paradox of Desire and Non-Attachment: It encourages the simultaneous practice of deeply cherishing partners while releasing the need to control them.

How It Intersects with Spiritual Practices

Shadow Work: Polyamory often forces individuals to confront deep-seated fears, codependency, and jealousy.

Rather than seeing these feelings as a relationship failure, spiritual polyamory treats them as divine opportunities to heal past traumas.

Radical Honesty: Because hiding emotions or needs is antithetical to spiritual growth, practitioners emphasize vulnerable, compassionate communication.

Deconstructing Expectations:

It challenges the monogamous societal conditioning that a single partner must meet every one of your needs (e.g., intellectual, sexual, emotional, and spiritual), thereby empowering individuals to build diverse, supportive communities.

Exploration & Resources

For those looking to explore this intersection, writers and practitioners such as CannaGasm Wellness Group discuss how non-monogamy ties into enlightenment and self-awareness virtually or in-person..

You can also read community perspectives and essays on Spirituality & Health regarding the daily practice of balancing desire and non-attachment in multiple relationships.

For workshops, local meetups, coaching and educational resources consider checking in with groups like the CannaGasm Wellness Group, “Let’s Talk” by

Anne M. Freitas and PolyPhilia

*Additional Terms And Definitions

Boundaries: a limit placed upon one’s self

Closed Relationship: any configuration in which partners are not allowed to seek other partners outside the configuration

Cowboy/Cowgirl: a man or woman who engages in a relationship with a polyamorous person with the intention of separating them from any other partners

Don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT):a relationship structure in which a person can have additional relationships on the condition that their partner doesn’t know anything about the additional relationships or have to communicate with any of the other partners.

(Can work, often seen as unhealthy due to decreased communication)

Emotional fidelity: a belief or practice that emotional intimacy or love must be kept exclusive to a particular relationship, though sexual activity or other forms of physical intimacy may occur outside of that relationship

Fluid bonding: of or related to practices which involve the exchange of bodily fluids, such as barrier-free sexual intercourse

Handfasting: a rural folkloric and neopagan ceremony that unites two people in a common bond; dissimilar marriage as it does not enlist sexual exclusivity or permanence; also is not recognized as a “legal” marriage and thus is not “illegal” or considered bigamy

Hierarchical relationship: a polycule configuration in which there is a primary partnership which takes priority over one or more secondary arrangements

(can work if all parties agree, but can be frowned upon in the community)

Primary partner: in a hierarchical relationship, the partnership with the most involvement, or sometimes the person accorded the most importance

Secondary partner: in a hierarchical relationship, the partnership(s) in which either by intent or circumstance, are given less in terms of time, energy, commitment and priority than a primary relationship

Tertiary partner: in a hierarchical relationship, the partnership(s) that are generally quite casual, and/or limited with respect to time, energy, or priority

Metamour: your partner’s partner that you are not otherwise involved with romantically.

Monogamish: a term used to describe a relationship which is a closed couple most of the time, but has exceptions

Monogamy: the practice or state of having a non-platonic relationship with only one partner

Nesting Partner(s): the partnership(s) that live together, could include 2 or more, and may share financial responsibility of the home

New Relationship Energy (NRE): the feeling of euphoria associated with the beginning of a relationship

Non-platonic: a relationship that has a romantic and/or sexual nature

Non-monogamy: a catch-all term which covers several types of relationships in which an individual forms multiple and simultaneous sexual and/or romantic bonds with informed consent from all involved

One Penis Policy (OPP):a poly arrangement in which a man is allowed to have multiple female partners, who are allowed to have sex with other women but forbidden to have other male partners

Open relationship: any configuration in which partners are allowed to seek other partners for sex and/or romance

Old Relationship Energy (ORE):the feeling of comfort, security, and stability associated with a long-standing romantic relationship

Paramour: another partner’s lover (similar to metamour),

Poly/mono (or mono/poly): a relationship between a person who identifies as polyamorous and a person who identifies as monogamous

Polyamory: the philosophy or state of being non-platonically involved with more than one person at the same time with informed consent from all involved

Polycule/intimate network: a network of people who are involved in non-platonic relationships and their metamours.

Dyad: 2 people in a relationship with each other.

Triad: 3 people in a relationship with each other.

Quad: 4 people in a relationship with each other.

Polyfidelity: three or more people in a closed relationship

Polygamy: the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time

Polysaturated: polyamorous, but not currently open to new relationships because of the number of existing partners, or time constraints that might make new relationships difficult

Relationship anarchy (RA):a philosophy or practice in which people are seen as free to engage in any relationships they choose, any relationship choice is allowable, and in which there is not necessarily a clear distinction between “partner” and “non-partner”

Relationship orientation: a person’s identity as related to their preference for monogamy or polyamory

Rules: a restriction placed on a partner(s)

Solo poly: an approach to polyamory that emphasizes autonomy and the freedom to form relationships without seeking permission from other partners

Swinging: a configuration in which partners have a relationship that is open for platonic sexual encounters

Unicorn/Dragon: a bisexual, polyamorous woman/man who is open to forming a triad with an established couple.

additional terms and definitions listed are by Anne M. Freitas and “Let’s Talk Poly”

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The four phases of the menstrual cycle

menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal—are a 21–35 day cycle (typically 28) designed to prepare the body for pregnancy.).

1. Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5)What happens: This is the period, marking the start of the cycle.

When pregnancy does not occur, hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) drop, causing the uterus to shed its lining.

Experiences: Cramps, bloating, fatigue, inward focus, need for rest

Support Suggestions- Iron-rich foods, mineral broths, warmth, gentle reflection, calming sounds, mindful eating, breathe work 4-8-9 breathing. Oatstraw infusions are powerful yet gentle for daily use. Limit screen times, Try soothing music vs TV as "background noise".

Energetics: Inward, reserved, intuitive

2. Follicular Phase (Days 6–13)What happens: Starting on day 1 of the period and lasting about 14 days, the pituitary gland releases FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).

This helps follicles grow, one of which will become a mature egg. Estrogen rises, thickening the uterine lining.

Experiences: Increased energy, improved mood, increased creativity.

Support Suggestions: Lighter foods, leafy greens, physical movement, mindful eating +breathwork + mindful movement

Energetics: Feelings of renewal, outward engagement

3. Ovulation Phase (Around Day 14)

What happens: A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) and estrogen causes the ovary to release the mature egg into the fallopian tube.

This phase lasts 12–24 hours.

Experiences: High energy, higher body temperature, increased libido, communication efforts are restored

***Fertility: The most fertile time in the cycle

Support Suggestions: Protein like wild salmon, nuts, beans...antioxidants, hydration.

Energetic:Radiance, connection, magnetism

4. Luteal Phase (Days 15–28)

What happens: The follicle, having released the egg, produces progesterone to prepare the uterine lining for a fertilized egg.

If no pregnancy occurs, the hormone levels fall, leading back to the menstrual phase.

Experiences: Potential PMS symptoms like bloating, breast tenderness, and irritability, energy turns inward

Support Suggestions:Magnesium(Mg) rich foods, grounding meals, slowing the pace of life.

Energetics: Discernment heightens, truth-telling/seeking, preparation for release and cycle restart.

FYI: While the average is 28 days, a normal cycle can range between 21 and 35 days.

Hormones: The cycle is controlled by the interaction of estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH.

Tracking: Knowing these phases helps track reproductive health and identify irregularities

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4 "Stages" of Sex.....

Four successive (hence, linear) stages:

(1) Excitement,

(2) Plateau,

(3) Orgasm

(4) Resolution.

The first phase, excitement, refers to the initial physiological sexual arousal response as

characterized by increased heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. In addition, myotonia

(an increase in muscle tension), vasocongestion (engorgement of blood vessels), and nipple

hardening or erection occur. These changes are often accompanied by a flush or reddening

of the skin. In women, a rush of blood causes engorgement of the clitoris, labia majora,

minora, and uterus, with uterine position elevating slightly. Vaginal lubrication also begins with

this stage. In men, the rush of blood causes penile erection and enlargement of the testes,

with the scrotal sac pulling more tightly toward the body.

The plateau phase intensifies the responses from the excitement phase—breathing, blood

flow, and heart rate continue to increase and stabilize. Muscle tension increases and may

extend to hands, feet, face, and other areas of the body. In women as blood flow increases,

the vaginal walls darken and the clitoris becomes increasingly sensitive. The vagina expands

and the uterus becomes fully elevated. The Bartholin glands produce additional lubrication in

and around the vagina. In men, the testicles are drawn further into the scrotal sac and

preseminal fluid from Cowper’s glands may be secreted at the penile opening.

The orgasm phase represents the peak or sexual climax of excitement, though not all men

and women necessarily reach this stage. Orgasm is marked by involuntary, rhythmic muscle

contractions throughout the body as well as a sense of euphoria and a feeling of tension

relief. Women experience contraction of the pelvic muscles surrounding the vagina and

uterus, followed by release of built-up muscle tension. In men, ejaculation/orgasm has two

stages of autonomic response. In the first—known as emission—the vas deferens, seminal

vesicles, and prostate trigger the urethral bulb to expand with seminal fluid, with internal

sphincter contraction closing the bladder neck to prevent urine leakage. In the second—

expulsion—muscles surrounding the base of the penis contract, propelling semen externally.

The last phase is resolution, marked by a return to baseline. Muscles relax, blood pressure

drops, and respiration returns to the pre-arousal state. Blood flow to the genital region

decreases, and erectile tissues return to normal. Masters and Johnson note a typically greater

refractory period in men, such that they are incapable of achieving an immediately successive

orgasm. Women typically have a shorter refractory period, being capable of successive

orgasms in a short period of time.

***William Masters and Virginia Johnson's linear model of human sexual response

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Sexual Ecstasy.....

Sexual ecstasy, often referred to as an altered state of consciousness, describes a heightened experience of pleasure and bliss, typically during sexual activity.

It's characterized by intense sensations, altered perceptions, and a feeling of deep connection, sometimes described as transcendence or mystical.

This experience is often accompanied by feelings of euphoria, a detachment from the ordinary, and a sense of oneness with the partner or even a higher power.

Heightened Pleasure:
Sexual ecstasy involves experiencing pleasure at a deeper and more profound level than usual.

Altered Senses:
Sensations become more intense, and perceptions of time and space may be warped.

Emotional Connection:
A deep sense of connection and intimacy with the partner is often experienced, sometimes described as an emotional merging.

Transcendence:
Some individuals describe sexual ecstasy as a state of transcendence, feeling a connection to something beyond the physical world.

Trancelike State:
The experience can involve a trancelike state of dissociation from ordinary life, with a focus on the intense feelings and sensations.

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Sex Health & Cannabiniods.....

***Best for libido***

Anecdotally, people suggest that cannabis strains containing high levels of a terpene called limonene may work best for boosting libido.

Strains that may be good for libido include:

***Wedding Cake

***Do-Si-Dos

***Wedding Gelato

***Best for masturbation***

People may suggest that strains high in the terpene linalool may be best for performing solo sex acts due to the compound’s potential calming effects.

Some strains that may be popular for self-pleasure include Amnesia Haze and L.A. Confidential.

***Best for anxiety***

A 2018 study examined different cannabis strains that may help reduce anxiety levels. The study participants rated different strains on how effective they were at relieving symptoms.

According to the study, the top strains for anxiety include:

***Bubba Kush

***Skywalker OG Kush

***Kosher Kush

Pain relief

Strains containing terpenes such as beta-caryophyllene, humulene, myrcene, and caryophyllene may help with pain relief due to their potential analgesic properties.

Some of the top strains for pain relief may include:

***Zkittlez

***G13

***Harlequin

Having reduced pain levels can allow a person to feel more comfortable and may help them enjoy sex more. Some CBD products may also help with reducing pain from intercourse.

***Benefits and effectiveness***

The human body has receptors that are part of a complex cell signaling system called the endocannabinoid system.

Phytocannabinoids from cannabis may indirectly activate these receptors and produce the following effects on the body:

***Antianxiety

***Anti-inflammatory

***Anticonvulsant

Some experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of cannabinoids due to limited research. Anecdotal reports suggest that the best strains for sex may help with the following:

Sexual anxiety

A person may experience sexual performance anxiety, which may prevent them from having satisfactory sex.

A 2019 study also found that adult males taking 300–600 milligrams of CBD had significantly reduced anxiety symptoms.

Low sex drive

Research from 2017Trusted Source suggests cannabis may activate the part of the brain that controls arousal. For this reason, cannabis may be helpful for people with a low sex drive.

A 2023 study in the Journal of Cannabis Research found that people reported increases in the following while using cannabis:

Libido

Sexual Functioning

Sexual Satisfaction

Limited Lubrication

Many personal lubricants on the market now include CBD as an ingredient. While there have been few studies investigating CBD and lubrication, topical CBD may reduce pain and inflammation.

Some people who experience dryness and painful sex may benefit from using CBD-infused lubricants. However, it is important to check that CBD lubricants are compatible with condoms before using them together.

Erectile dysfunction

Research on the effect of cannabis on erectile dysfunction (ED) is mixed.

A 2019 analysis of five studies found that people who took cannabis were four times as likely to experience ED as people who did not.

However, research from 2021Trusted Source involving over 7,000 males found that people who did not take cannabis experienced more ED than those who did. Cannabis may help promote blood flow to the penis to relieve ED and facilitate longer-lasting sex.

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Effects of Cannabis...Sexual Arousal..

Cannabis, a psychoactive plant, has been reported to have effects on sexual arousal. However, the research on this topic is mixed and inconclusive.

Increased Arousal:

Some studies suggest that cannabis can increase sexual arousal in both men and women. This may be due to its ability to relax muscles, enhance sensory perception, and increase blood flow. Some consumers report feeling more intense orgasms and increased satisfaction after using cannabis.

Decreased Arousal:

Other studies have found that cannabis can decrease sexual arousal in some individuals. This may be due to its anxiety-reducing effects, which can make it difficult to focus on sexual stimulation. Additionally, certain strains of cannabis may have a more sedative effect, which could dampen arousal.

Variability in Effects:

The effects of cannabis on sexual arousal can vary significantly depending on factors such as:

The type of cannabis consumed (e.g., sativa, indica)

The amount consumed

The individual's tolerance and sensitivity to cannabis

The individual's overall mental and physical health

Other Considerations:

It's important to note that cannabis consumption can have other undesired effects, such as impaired coordination, memory problems, and increased risk of addiction.

If you're considering using cannabis to enhance sexual arousal, it's crucial to do your due diligence finding out what is best...if any.

Additionally, it's essential to consume cannabis responsibly.

The effects of cannabis on sexual arousal are complex and vary widely. Some consumers report increased arousal, others experience decreased arousal. It's important to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using cannabis for this purpose.

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Maintaining Optimal Sexual Wellness...

Maintaining optimal sexual wellness is exactly what it implies...

Believe it or not....Hurt people, even unintentionally, hurt people...some say...some respect...some avoid...regardless..

Healthy people are happy people...which is very attractive to happy healthy people...regardless.

Let's delve a lil DEEPER....Studies reveal unbalanced hormone-driven episodes may manifest in ways that may seem "all-of-a-sudden", "out-of-nowhere", "random" ,"uncharacteristic" outbursts isolation and/or beyond....doing tooo much

What can be done? Start by taking as many moments needed to reset to "neutral" Ok...think...hormones are linked to emotions which are connected to daily mood responses. Those same mood responses are linked to the memories called " Today can it get any better" and a "Just one of those days".

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Daily Health & Wellness...

What are you doing for daily health & wellness?

Have you set your mental goal(s) for your current waking hours?

Have you any unresolved tasks...time sensitive and/or not?

Do you know how much energy you need to feed you to achieve goal(s)?

What does healthy feel like to you?

Do you have more questions than answers?

How do you get those answers?

How many know AND respect the you you know?

No need to try and live your whole life in a day/moment...

Timeless living allows you to focus and reason thoroughly with minimal distractions. Take as long as you need to process thoroughly.

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Daily Health & Wellness... Sapiosexuality

Is it natural to feel sexually attracted to intellect? Short answer Yes. More in-depth....

It's a thing...called being sapiosexual...

Sapiosexuality is a sexual identity that describes someone who is primarily attracted to a person's intelligence, rather than other factors like appearance or personality. Sapiosexual people may find the ability to have a witty conversation to be the most attractive trait in a person.

Do not be afraid to show the you you know and love. Love loves love.

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Daily Health & Wellness...

#HYDRATION, HYDRATION, HYDRATE...

Love the skin you are in...unconditionally.

Healthy organs...starting with the largest...the skin. Yes.

Feel the wind and the sun? When you remove your clothing after a long day...even your skin feels the relief...Why. Pores...they help your skin breathe, cleanse...respond to frequencies, vibrations, sensations and more. Keep it smooth and sexy...

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Daily Health & Wellness...

#Natural Attractions

It is absolutely natural to be attracted to visuals, sounds and essences... In essence, healthy attractions typically have desired results...unhealthy attractions are typically called distractions. Yet, not all distractions are the result of unhealthy attractions...

Questions...

1. Are the benefits mutual?

2. Are the compromises mutual?

3. Just-Curious, Short-term or Long-Term?

4. Does it feel fluid or forced?

Simple options are to repeat or delete and continue exploration...

FYI...human resonance is not a nuance...it will serve you to learn frequencies are part of the Law of Attraction...what frequency are you attracting?

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#Sexual Functioning & Satisfaction

Masters and Johnson (1966) established the sexual response cycle that includes four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Each phase is identified by physiological responses of the body during sex; however, each phase may not be distinguishable from the next and may differ extensively each time and by each individual.

Kaplan’s (1979) Triphasic Concept of sexual response included desire as the first stage of the sexual response cycle and Basson (2001) considered sexual satisfaction to be an important component of the sexual response cycle.

Newer research has expanded the sexual response cycle and adds to the original work of Masters and Johnson and Kaplan.

Rather than being linear, the sexual response cycle is circular with overlapping phases that follow a variable order and incorporates mental and emotional components, not just physiological responses (Basson, 2005; Cherkasskaya and Rosario 2018).

Sexual desire, also known as libido, is characterized as a sexual drive or interest in sex that lasts throughout the sexual encounter until orgasm or satisfaction is reached (Kaplan 1979).

Cherkasskaya and Rosario (2018) found that sexual desire is on a spectrum that varies between absent or diminished to high desire.

Without desire, one may not experience the excitement phase or any following stages of the sexual response cycle because one’s mental state has greater implications than one’s physical desire and arousal (Basson 2008) Toates (2009) created the incentive motivation model that considers the “intertwined progression of desire and arousal” that reinforces the idea that desire and arousal are reciprocally reinforcing.

Excitement is characterized by an increase in sexual tension from an unaroused state and occurs as a result of physical and/or psychological sexual stimulation (Masters et al. 1995).

Physiological responses that occur during the excitement phase for both sexes include myotonia (increased neuromuscular tension that occurs throughout the entire body, not just the genital region) and vasocongestion (the swelling of bodily tissues in the genital region due to increased blood flow).

Vasocongestion can lead to lubrication in women and an erection in men; however, vaginal lubrication alone is not an accurate measurement of arousal.

Women may have genital responses such as lubrication or vasocongestion while not experiencing desire (Chivers and Bailey 2005).

During the plateau phase, sexual arousal is increased while sexual tension levels off prior to reaching the threshold levels required to trigger an orgasm (Masters et al. 1979). During orgasm, there is a release of accumulated sexual tension, and the body induces involuntary rhythmic contractions within the genital region.

However, an orgasm is a total body response and is not strictly localized to the pelvic region (Masters et al. 1979).

After orgasm, the body enters the resolution phase and returns to its unaroused state. Yet, if a woman maintains sexual arousal, she is physiologically capable of being multi-orgasmic, meaning having more than one orgasm before returning to her pre-aroused state.

Men are typically unable to be multi-orgasmic because of the inevitable phase of the refractory period (i.e., the recovery period required for men to orgasm again after orgasm and ejaculation, which typically gets longer with age).

Sexual satisfaction can be defined as an individual’s subjective evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of one’s sexual relationships (Lawrance and Byers 1995) and may be influenced by many factors such as relationship quality, physical health, and overall well-being (Pascoal et al. 2018).

Multiple and consistent orgasms and frequent sex were found to be correlated with higher sexual satisfaction (Kontula 2009; Kontula and Miettinen 2016).

While more than 90% of men report usually experiencing orgasm during sex, less than 50% of women regularly experience orgasm during intercourse and only 6% reported always experiencing an orgasm during sex (Kontula 2009; Koontula and Miettinen 2016). Mintz (2018) in her book Becoming Cliterate coined the term “orgasm inequality” to describe the phenomenon of men having routine and consistent orgasms, while women do not.

Orgasm consistency is significantly related to sexual satisfaction in women.

Women who experience orgasm infrequently or not at all report, on average, lower levels of sexual satisfaction (Kontula, 2009; Kontula and Miettinen 2016).

This implies that orgasms during sex are expected for men, but a bonus if accomplished for women (Kontula 2009).

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#Sexual Pleasure... Women...

A study published in March 2019 observing women using cannabis prior to sex and their sexual function measured outcomes of satisfaction in drive, orgasm, lubrication, dyspareunia, sexual experience, and the frequency of cannabis use on satisfaction.

The results of the study show women who used cannabis prior to having sex are more likely to have satisfactory orgasms and an increased sex drive.

Women who frequently use cannabis had higher chances of satisfactory orgasms, regardless of whether they used it prior to sex.

Such results show cannabis has a positive relationship to increased sexual satisfaction, and such results can be considered in research to develop treatment for female sexual dysfunction.

In another study, a large portion of participants reported having increased desire and sexual satisfaction while using cannabis before sex.

In contrast, some reported the experience being worse than usual.

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#Sex and Cannabis

Cannabis has been identified to have sexually stimulating effects and can intensify sexual experiences (Cohen 1982).

The cannabinoid profile in cannabis influences sexual functioning and satisfaction as too much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may cause more inhibiting effects (Palamar et al. 2018).

Due to its muscle relaxant properties (Small 2017), cannabis use may be inhibitory to men’s sexual functioning, yet, does not impair and may be beneficial for women’s sexual functioning (Sun and Eisenberg 2017).

Cannabis may indirectly enhance sexual functioning by decreasing anxiety and increasing relaxation and sensory focus (Klein et al. 2012).

It also has been found to be independently associated with increased sexual frequency with daily and weekly users having significantly higher sexual frequency compared to never-users (Sun and Eisenberg 2017).

Historically, and among different cultures, cannabis has been suspected to have an aphrodisiac effect increasing desire and sexual arousal among individuals (Chopra and Jandu 1976; Dawley et al. 1979; Halikas et al. 1982; Mayor’s Committee, 1944).

Recent studies support this early research with reports of increased receptivity to and interest in sexual activity after using cannabis with women reporting higher rates of increased desire from cannabis use as compared to men (Androvicova et al. 2017; Lynn et al. 2019).

Research has also found that cannabis users intentionally used cannabis for increased sexual desire as well as to decrease pain associated with sex (Green et al. 2003; Lynn et al. 2019).

Cannabis may also have implications during the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle which is characterized by the attainment of an erection in men and vaginal lubrication in women (Masters and Johnson 1966).

Using cannabis has been reported to cause the inability to achieve and maintain an erection among men (Chopra and Jandu 1976; Masters et al. 1979) with a higher likelihood of developing erectile dysfunction among habitual users (Aversa et al. 2008).

Foreplay could be considered an important part of the excitement stage and Palamar et al. (2018) found that cannabis use can increase the chances and duration of foreplay. Cannabis is also a vasodilator and because there are cannabinoid receptors in the genital region (Small 2017), cannabis may cause vasocongestion (i.e., lubrication) within female users.

However, there is contradictory evidence on the influence of cannabis on female lubrication (Masters et al. 1979; Palamar et al. 2018).

During the plateau stage, which occurs after excitement but before orgasm, the vasocongestion response is at its peak in both men and women and the man’s penis is at its full-potential erection (Masters and Johnson 1966).

Men are more likely to report increased duration of intercourse when using cannabis compared to women (Palamar et al. 2018; Weller and Halikas 1984).

However, time may be perceived to last longer when using cannabis due to the altered time effect of cannabis use (Chopra and Jandu 1976; Kaplan, 1974; Palamar et al. 2018) or this may be due to increased time spent during foreplay when couples may engage in sexual exploration and try new behaviors while using cannabis (Palamar et al. 2018).

Orgasm is the release of sexual tension and cannabis use may contribute to more prolonged and pleasurable orgasms (Androvicova et al. 2017; Halikas et al. 1982). However, men’s daily cannabis use has been associated with inability to reach orgasm and reaching orgasm too quickly or too slowly (Smith et al. 2010).

Those who are able to orgasm when using cannabis have also reported an increase in the quality and intensity of the orgasm, which was found to be especially apparent for men (Weller and Halikas 1984; Halikas et al. 1982; Palamar et al. 2018).

Cannabis use before sex has been reported to enhance sexual enjoyment and pleasure for individuals, including oral sex (Dawley et al.1979; Halikas et al. 1982; Traub 1977). Sensuality involves the senses (taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight) and, for the purpose of this study, is incorporated as an aspect of sexual satisfaction.

Cannabis has continuously been reported to enhance taste and touch but seems to have less of an effect on hearing, smell, and sight (Koff 1974; Masters et al. 1979; Halikas et al. 1982; Weller and Halikas 1984).

Increased sensation and sensuality have been found to be related to cannabis use which may be related to length and intensity of intercourse (Palamar et al. 2018).

Cannabis use before sex has been associated with more tender, slower, and compassionate sexual acts while also feeling more relaxed with their partner (Palamar et al. 2018).

There is a need for updated research as cannabis use is becoming more prevalent due to legalization (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 2018).

The majority of existing literature is outdated and some of it is contradictory, such as the physiological effects of cannabis on sexual functioning and satisfaction.

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Daily Health & Wellness ..

#Exploration of fantasies and dreams...

Fantasize about variations of orgasmic experiences in exotic places?

Dream about life with the one(s) that check ALL the boxes?

Fantasize about passions from different positions?

Dream about fantasizing?

All natural....like exercising your ability to respond...appropriately "inappropriate"...responsibly and SAFELY of course...

Just like a worker grows tired of the repetition in the same position...variation with regards to intimacy keeps the "work place" and exciting "place" to be "in" or "be"...

FYI...fantasies AND dreams can become REALITY....directly and/or in variations...

Self-control...is extremely arousing...intelligence is extremely arousing...physique is extremely arousing...scents and aromas are extremely arousing..."what if's" are extremely arousing...memories that are extremely arousing can be from moments ago...focus stimulation is extremely arousing...

Again...explore your sensuality, sexuality and sensuality and sexuality in duality...

Consensually...Mutually.

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Daily Health & Wellness ..

#Sexual Dysfunction...

Sexual dysfunction encompasses a range of issues impacting a person's sexual desire, arousal, and ability to reach orgasm or have satisfying intercourse.

Symptoms can vary but may include a decreased or absent sex drive, difficulty becoming aroused, pain during intercourse, and problems with orgasm.

Specific symptoms can include:

*Decreased or absent sex drive (low libido): A lack of interest in sexual activity.

*Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction): Inability to get or maintain an erection firm enough for sexual activity.

*Premature or delayed ejaculation: Ejaculating too quickly or taking too long to ejaculate.

*Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia): Pain experienced before, during, or after intercourse.

*Inability to reach orgasm: Difficulty experiencing or achieving orgasm.

*Vaginal dryness: Reduced lubrication, especially during menopause.

*Difficulty becoming aroused: Inability to feel physically or emotionally aroused during sexual activity.

*Vaginismus: Involuntary muscle spasms of the vagina, making intercourse painful or difficult.

***FYI***

These symptoms can affect both men and women and can be influenced by a variety of factors, including:

Physical health: Conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and hormonal imbalances.

Mental health: Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.

Relationship issues: Lack of intimacy or communication with a partner.

Medications: Some medications can affect sexual function.

Lifestyle factors: Stress, fatigue, and substance abuse.

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#Good Sexual Health...

Good sexual health is a multifaceted concept encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being related to sexuality. It involves enjoying pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion, discrimination, and violence. A healthy sexual life also includes a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as feeling comfortable with one's sexual identity and orientation.

Here's a more detailed look at the characteristics of good sexual health:

Physical Health:

Absence of STIs and other sexual health concerns: Regular testing and safe practices like condom use are crucial.

No pain during sexual activity: Pain can indicate underlying issues that should be addressed.

Ability to experience pleasure and orgasm: A healthy sex life includes the capacity to enjoy sexual experiences and reach orgasm.

Emotional and Mental Health:

Self-esteem and self-worth:

Appreciating one's body and feeling comfortable with one's sexual identity are important.

Healthy communication and

boundaries:

Open and honest communication with partners about desires, needs, and boundaries is crucial.

Emotional well-being:

Feeling comfortable with one's body and sexual experiences, including being able to express oneself and set boundaries.

Social Health:

Satisfying relationships: A healthy sex life can enhance intimacy and connection with partners.

Respectful interactions: Treating oneself and others with respect and understanding is essential for sexual health.

Feeling safe and secure: Feeling safe in one's sexual experiences and relationships is crucial for overall well-being.

In essence, good sexual health involves a holistic approach to sexuality, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being. It's about enjoying pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free from coercion and discrimination, and feeling comfortable with one's own body and sexual identity.

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