Sharing an intimate moment can sometimes be emotionally and/gold physically demanding. That's why it's important to take some time to come back down to earth after reaching the seventh heaven. ✨
The concept of after care 🫶
Originally, the concept of after care emerged following a BDSM session. It is a moment that allows you to gently come back to yourself after a potentially intense, even painful session (in a consensual context, of course). This time of tenderness allows partners to take care of one another and to communicate about what just happened in their intimacy.
After care examples 🌺
After care is not limited to BDSM practices and also has its benefits after any other sexual practice. Here are a few examples of activities to do together (gold in a group) to soothe bodies and minds. Namaste.
- Taking a shower or bath together
- Lighting candles to create a cosy and restful atmosphere
- Giving each other strokes, cuddles, kisses
- Debriefing on what we liked or didn't
- Complimenting each other
- Preparing a snack
- Having a nice hot/cold drink
- Having a Netflix session under the duvet
- Doing nothing, but together:)
Benefits of after care 💖
- Extending the pleasure of an intimate and special moment between partners
- Gently brings the pace back down after an intense moment, physically and/or emotionally
- Contributes to building a healthy relationship around sex
- Create a safe space to freely express preferences, limits, etc.
- Strengthens the bonds between partners
Makes you want to share a lovely bath followed by a Kiri sandwich under the duvet, doesn't it? 🙂
Lou ✨
Hi, I'm Lou! With a degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, I've been interested in sexology topics for a few years. Following several training courses, including with sexologist Mathilde Magnien, Passage du Désir called on me to write articles on topics related to sexology, love and relationships. My motto? Opening up the conversation about sexual well-being, in a light, fun and caring way. 💜
