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Receiving vs. the Discomfort of Anticipated Return

by Wilrieke | Jan 24, 2025 | Call-Out, Courage & Fear, Dealing with Trauma, Emotions & Insecurity, Pleasure, Relationships, Sexuality

I think there is a thing we get twisted when it comes to receiving. I meet many people who say they find it hard to receive, harder than giving. Giving comes easier, they say, as they know what to do and can be of service. But receiving is difficult, as it is for...

Celebrating the Space Between Our Wants

by Wilrieke | Jan 24, 2025 | Emotions & Insecurity, Pleasure, Relationships, Sexuality

For many years, I believed being “too much” was my problem. Whether it was a desire for more intimacy, s/x, extra time together, or additional cuddles, I thought the issue was solely with me. I considered the other person’s pace, intensity, and...

How is Your Relationship with Pleasure? (incl exercise)

by Wilrieke | Aug 29, 2024 | Emotions & Insecurity, Nervous System and Trauma, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Pleasure, Sexuality

How is your relationship with pleasure? (Incl a little micro exercise for you to do with me)

How to Increase our Capacity to Receive Pleasure

by Wilrieke | Mar 23, 2023 | Dealing with Trauma, Emotions & Insecurity, Pleasure

What impacts our capacity to experience pleasure? I believe it’s about noticing what our senses register, noticing how that feels in the body (interoception), and letting go of any thoughts, conditionings, shame, fear, etc that may limit pleasure. And when...

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