Fantasy Is Fuel — But Embodiment Is Holy
Fantasy is powerful — but embodiment is where real pleasure lives. Learn how to integrate your erotic imagination with present-moment sensation for deeper, safer, more satisfying sex.
Queer, Fluid, Hungry: Sex Ed That Doesn’t Erase You
Sex ed should reflect your truth — not erase it. This blog celebrates queer, trans, nonbinary, kinky, fluid, and marginalized bodies with inclusive sex education that meets you where you are.
You Don’t Have to Be Loud to Be Worthy of Desire
You don’t have to be loud or performative to be desirable. Explore how quiet, internal arousal is valid, powerful, and fully worthy of pleasure, presence, and connection.
Shutting Down Was Smart. Coming Back Takes Time.
Shutdown during sex isn’t failure — it’s survival. Learn how to return to your body slowly, safely, and on your own terms, with practices to support erotic reconnection.
“Is This Okay?”: How to Ask Without Killing the Mood
Learn how to ask for consent in a way that builds connection, enhances turn-on, and keeps both partners present. “Is this okay?” is sexy — when said with clarity and care.
Self-Touch Isn’t a Substitute — It’s a Sacred Skill
Self-touch isn’t second-best — it’s foundational. Learn how solo erotic practice builds trust, presence, and body literacy, and why it’s a sacred skill in its own right.
Sacred Slut, Sacred Boundaries: Why Power and Safety Go Together
Sacred sluttiness isn’t about being open to everything — it’s about being clear, sovereign, and safe. Learn how boundaries support erotic power and why real desire needs structure, not shame.
How to Read a Partner’s Body (Without Playing Mind Reader)
Want to be a better lover? Learn how to read a partner’s body — without guessing or mind-reading — by tracking breath, tension, movement, and emotional shifts with care and curiosity.
We Don’t Fix Freeze With Technique — We Meet It With Kindness
Freeze during sex isn’t a failure — it’s a nervous system response. Learn how to meet it with kindness, not technique, and create safety for pleasure to return on its own timeline.
Arousal and Survival Don’t Mix: What That Means in Bed
Learn why your body can’t be turned on and in survival mode at the same time. Explore how nervous system safety is essential for real arousal, presence, and pleasure in bed.
The Body Can’t Lie — And It Doesn’t Have to Scream to Be Believed
Explore how tuning into your body's subtle signals can enhance intimacy and connection. Learn to recognize and honor your body's wisdom for more authentic relationships.
Co-Regulation Is the Sex Skill You Weren’t Taught
Explore how tuning into your body's subtle signals can enhance intimacy and connection. Learn to recognize and honor your body's wisdom for more authentic relationships.
Why “Just Relax” Doesn’t Work: Nervous System Basics for Better Sex
Discover why "just relax" isn't effective advice for enhancing sexual pleasure. Learn about the nervous system's role in sexual response and strategies to promote relaxation and intimacy.
This Isn’t Performance. This Is Presence.
Tired of faking it? Learn the difference between sexual performance and embodied presence — and how to come home to your real desires, breath, and body. This blog breaks down why “just looking good” isn’t enough — and how to feel more, not fake more.
Owning Your Orgasm: Why Your Pleasure Is Revolutionary
Nina Hartley explores how reclaiming your orgasm is a radical act of self-love, confidence, and feminist power. Your pleasure matters, and it starts now.
What Sex Work Taught Me About Confidence, Consent, and Care
Nina Hartley shares what sex work taught her about confidence, consent, and care in this personal, story-driven reflection on power, presence, and truth.
How to Make Love to a Water Sign
Nina Hartley shares how to seduce water signs with emotional depth, sensual rituals, and attuned touch. Astrology meets intimacy in this splashy guide.
Nipplegasms and Other Overlooked Orgasms
Nina Hartley explores nipplegasms and overlooked orgasm zones, guiding you to deeper pleasure through surprise, sensation, and full-body awareness.
Riding the Wave: Understanding Orgasmic Plateau and Edging
Nina Hartley explains the power of edging and orgasmic plateau, helping you slow down, tune in, and enjoy deeper, longer-lasting pleasure.
Spit or Swallow? Let’s Talk About It (Shame-Free)
Spit or swallow? Nina Hartley breaks it down with humor, science, and zero shame. A pleasure-first guide to making the choice that's right for you.