Sharing an intimate moment is sometimes emotionally and/or physically challenging. That's why it's important to take time to come down after reaching the 7th heaven. ✨
The concept of after care🧖
Originally, the concept of after care appeared following a BDSM session. It is a moment that allows you to gently return to yourself after a potentially intense or even painful session (in a consensual setting, of course). This time of softness allows partners to take care of each other and communicate about what just happened in their intimacy.
Examples of after care🌺
After care is not limited to BDSM practices and also finds its advantages after any other sexual practice. Here are some examples of activities to do together (or more) to soothe bodies and minds. Namaste.
- Take a shower or bath together
- Light candles to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere
- Give each other strokes, cuddles, kisses
- Debrief on what you liked or didn't like
- Compliment each other
- Prepare a snack
- Drink a good hot/cold drink
- Have a Netflix session under the covers
- Do nothing, but together :)
Benefits of after care 💖
- Extend the pleasure of an intimate and privileged moment between partners
- Gently bring down the pace after an intense physical and/or emotional moment
- Contributes to building a healthy relationship around sex
- Creates a safe space to express freely about preferences, limits, etc.
- Strengthens the bonds between partners
It makes you want to share a good bath followed by a Kiri sandwich under the covers, doesn't it? 😊
Lou ✨
Hello, it's Lou! Holder of a degree in Human and Social Sciences, I have been interested in sexual topics for a few years. After several trainings, notably with sexologist Mathilde Magnien, Passage du Désir called on me to prepare articles for you on topics like sex, love, or relationships. My credo? To open up the conversation on sexual well-being, in a light, fun, and caring tone. 💜
