Valentine’s Day Gifts That Support Sexual Wellness (Especially over 40)

Authentic Awareness > Articles by: Vanessa Tarfon

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Feb

Valentine’s Day gifts that truly support sexual wellness and spice up your relationship. Discover thoughtful, body-safe ideas that prioritise comfort, connection and wellbeing.

Posted in: Desire , Intimacy , Relationship , Self Pleasure , Sensual Self , Sex ,

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woman and man over 35 sitting on a bed with their hands to their heads looking stressed. Around them are a number of causes of stress which is stopping them from being intimate.

Why Stress Destroys Libido in Women Over 35 (and Their Partners)

Jan

Low libido after 35? Stress is a major cause. Learn how stress affects desire in women and men, and simple ways to restore intimacy without pressure.

Posted in: Desire , Intimacy , Relationship ,

Tags: boost desire naturally , emotional connection and desire , feeling disconnected in relationship , how to feel close again , how to get the spark back , how to improve intimacy , how to reconnect with your partner , intimacy after 40 , intimacy tips for couples , long-term relationship connection , long-term relationships , low libido after 40 , low libido men over 40 , low libido women over 40 , low sex drive over 40 , over 40 relationship advice , perimenopause and libido , rebuilding intimacy , relationship satisfaction , sex and ageing , sex feels like a chore , sexual arousal , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality , stress and libido ,

gold key sitting on a red lock to open an intimate sensual door

The 12 Days of Pleasure: A Holiday Guide to Feeling Closer (Without More Effort)

Dec

Gentle daily intimacy practices for men and women over 40 to boost low libido, deepen connection, and feel closer without pressure or effort.

Posted in: Desire , Intimacy , Relationship , Sensual Self ,

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Squirting: What It Is, Who Can Do It & How to Try It

Nov

Curious about squirting? Learn what it is, who can squirt, how to try it, and why it’s perfectly normal if it never happens for you.

Posted in: Self Pleasure , Sensual Self , Sex ,

Tags: long-term relationships , pleasure techniques , relationship satisfaction , sex and ageing , sexual arousal , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,

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Why Sex Feels Like a Chore for So Many Women: And What It Does to Relationships

Oct

Many women secretly feel that sex is a chore and it’s harming intimacy, desire, and connection. Discover how to rewrite the story for more pleasure and honesty.

Posted in: Desire , Intimacy , Relationship , Sex ,

Tags: intimacy issues , long-term relationships , relationship problems , relationship satisfaction , sex and ageing , sexless relationship , sexual communication , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,

Three Ways to Naturally Boost your Libido

Sep

It’s natural for your libido to ebb and flow but how can you take a more natural approach to boosting it? Here are three ideas.

Posted in: Desire ,

Tags: libido , sex and ageing , sexless relationship , sexual communication , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,

looking through an open door with a broken lock.

ENM Relationships: Why I Say No (At First) to People Wanting to Open Their Relationship

Aug

Why and when to open your relationship. How to explore ethical non-monogamy (ENM) with clarity, honesty, and sexual wellbeing.

Posted in: Intimacy , Relationship , Sex ,

Tags: enm relationship , long-term relationships , open relationship , polyamory , relationship problems , relationship satisfaction , sex and ageing , sexless relationship , sexual communication , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,

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Desire Discrepancy in Midlife Relationships: What’s the Problem and What’s the Fix?

Jul

Your libido doesn’t match your partner’s. Learn the real reasons behind desire gaps and how to reconnect emotionally and sexually.

Posted in: Desire , Intimacy , menopause , Relationship , Sex ,

Tags: long-term relationships , menopause , orgasm issues , painful sex , perimenopause , relationship problems , relationship satisfaction , sex and ageing , sexless relationship , sexual communication , sexual desire , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,

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Can’t Orgasm During Perimenopause or Menopause? Why and What Actually Helps

Jun

Struggling to reach orgasm during perimenopause or menopause? You’re not broken. Learn why pleasure can feel out of reach and how to reconnect with your sensuality step by step.

Posted in: Desire , menopause , Self Pleasure , Sensual Self , Sex ,

woman lying on her back in lingerie on the bed with her hand on her hip exploring self pleasure and her body. Side view of woman in sheer lingerie.

Beginner’s Guide to Self-Pleasure for Women Over 35: It’s Not Too Late

May

A gentle, shame-free guide for women exploring their bodies and pleasure for the first time or in a long time, especially after 35.

Posted in: Desire , Self Pleasure , Sensual Self ,

Tags: arousal , body image , confidence , dating , libido , self pleasure , sex and ageing , sexual communication , sexual desire , sexual identity , sexual pleasure , sexuality ,