How to stop feeling self-conscious during sex?

When we share an intimate moment with someone, we bare ourselves (literally). To feel completely at ease and free, we need to get past our hang-ups — and in particular, our insecurities. How do we go about forgetting those little details that matter so much to us? Here are our tips.

Focusing on what we love about ourselves 🫶

Ever heard of positive thinking? By focusing all our attention on what we like about our bodies, it becomes easier to forget the parts we like less. An extra tip: highlight those favourite parts with light and shadow, or with lingerie, for example.

Focus on sensations 👄

Breathing, caresses, scents... engage all five senses and be fully present in the moment. You can also try taking one sense away, by blindfolding your partner, for example.

Choosing the right partner 🤗

When we feel confident, it's much easier to overcome our hang-ups and let ourselves go. Choose carefully the person you decide to share your bed with, and don't forget to communicate as much as possible to create a safe and reassuring atmosphere that's more conducive to letting go.

Of course, these tips won't make your insecurities disappear. The idea is to learn to be kinder to yourself and to accept yourself as much as possible, so you can feel free and enjoy these moments of connection to the fullest.