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37 questions
Couples · Exploring together

What is sensate focus, and could it help us?

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Couples · Exploring together

We are interested in Tantra. How do we start?

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Couples · Exploring together

What happens at a couples massage class?

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Couples · After children & life transitions

How do we take care of our marriage after kids?

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Couples · After children & life transitions

Can we still be close during pregnancy?

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Couples · After children & life transitions

How do we find each other again after the baby?

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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

I feel touched out. Is that normal?

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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

How do we find the spark again?

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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

How do i start to talk about intimacy?

Talking about intimacy can feel incredibly vulnerable, but that’s because it’s a conversation most of us were never taught how to have. We learn about careers, finances, yet very few of us are shown how to talk openly about sex, desire or

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

How do we reconnect physically?

Many couples make the mistake of only touching when they’re hoping it will lead to sex. Over time, even a hug or kiss can start to feel loaded with expectation, which can make the partner with lower desire pull away. Instead, focus on

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

Can I fall back in love with my spouse?

If you’re both willing to invest in the relationship, there’s every possibility of creating a relationship that feels connected again. Often, people try to recreate what used to work when the goal should be to build something even stronger

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

Why do I feel disconnected from my partner?

Disconnection can happen for lots of reasons and can be fairly common in long-term relationships. Over time, we deprioritise the relationship, sometimes through no fault of our own, simply because life gets in the way. One thing I encourage

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Communication & desire

How do i tell my partner i want to try BDSM?

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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What do we still want to experience together?

It's so easy to fall into routines as a couple, but desire loves novelty. I love the idea of creating a little bucket list together. It doesn't have to be sexual, you may allow yourself to think out of the box and be creative. Maybe there's

Answered by Pauline
Pleasure writer, Berlin
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What is a great experience to give as a gift?

Wow, okay, this is exactly the kind of question I've been hoping for. There's so much gift potential on Sensuali. If you're gifting a partner, I'd honestly start with a couples sensual massage, or even just booking one for your partner and

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

Should we try learning something together?

Absolutely. Learning together is one of the best ways to keep intimacy alive. One of my favourite practices is learning Tantra Massage. It teaches presence, communication, conscious touch and the art of slowing down. Rope bondage is another

Answered by Pauline
Pleasure writer, Berlin
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What new things can we try as a couple?

There are so many beautiful ways to explore intimacy beyond your usual habits. One of my favourites is learning the art of slow touch. A slow full-body massage, or a sensual massage that includes the whole body, can completely transform the

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Pleasure writer, Berlin
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What could we do at home for a date night?

A beautiful date night begins with the atmosphere. Tidy the space, dim the lights, light some candles, and add a sensual scent like ylang-ylang, sandalwood or jasmine. Create a playlist and prepare light, delicious food. The setting

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Pleasure writer, Berlin
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Couples · Communication & desire

How do I say what I want in bed?

This is a great question because often we think asking for what we want means upsetting the other person. When in fact, getting the sex we want requires using our words not just assumptions or the slight movement in our bodies. Yes, asking

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Communication & desire

I don't feel turned on by my partner. What can i do?

Not feeling turned on by your partner doesn’t automatically mean the relationship is over or that you’re no longer attracted to them. Desire is influenced by far more than physical attraction. In fact things like stress, resentment

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Communication & desire

Why do we keep fighting?

Couples rarely keep fighting because of the topic itself. More often, they’re caught in a cycle where both people are trying to have an important emotional need understood, but neither feels heard and so the pattern repeats itself. The goal

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Exploring together

What happens at a couples intimacy workshop?

Less than your nerves are telling you. A typical evening: a welcome and clear ground rules, guided exercises in communication, eye contact or simple touch - always clothed, always only with your own partner - and time to talk together about

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · After children & life transitions

How do i feel desire again after having a baby?

Make one agreement explicit: for a set period - say a month - touch will not lead to sex, even if you both feel like it. That sounds counterproductive; it's the whole mechanism. When touch can't be an opening move, it stops being a

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Communication & desire

How do I share a fantasy with my partner?

Choose a low-stakes moment - walking, driving, lights off - not mid-intimacy. Start one size smaller than the real thing and see how it lands; trust builds in steps. Frame it as invitation, not verdict: 'something I've been curious about'

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Communication & desire

Why does one of us always initiate intimacy?

Almost every couple has an initiator - it's rarely about who wants who more. Often the quieter partner desires just as much but fears rejection, or their desire needs warmth and time to surface rather than arriving on its own. The danger is

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What workshops can couples do together?

More than most people expect: couples massage classes, tantra for beginners, dance, breathwork, communication and consent workshops, cooking, even couples photography. The best first pick is something practical where you learn a skill with

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

Are couples massage classes awkward?

Many people worry they'll feel self-conscious, especially during the first few minutes. And they probably will - that's completely normal! We're used to performing in many areas of life but a couples massage class often asks us to do the

Answered by Ana Vaz
BDSM, Lisbon
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Couples · Date nights & shared experiences

What is a sensual date night?

A sensual date night is an evening built around the senses instead of a screen or a menu. Slower pace, fewer distractions, more attention: cooking with your hands, a couples massage class, dancing, even a phone-free walk. The point isn't

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

Can attraction come back in the relationship?

Yes - but not by waiting for it. Attraction fades when we stop seeing our partner and start seeing our routine. It returns when you experience each other freshly: watching them do something they're good at, seeing them in a new setting

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

Why have we stopped touching eachother?

Usually nobody decided to stop - it faded. A missed hug becomes a habit of not hugging. Often one partner pulled back after feeling rejected, and the other never knew. Touch also gets loaded: if every touch might lead to sex, casual touch

Answered by Isobel
Erotic Photographer, Manchester
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Couples · Lost spark & reconnection

How do we bring playfulness back into the relationship?

Playfulness dies under pressure, so take the pressure off. Plan something with no goal: a dance class where you'll both be terrible, a massage workshop, cooking with music on. Laughing at yourselves side by side rewires how you see each

Answered by Pauline
Pleasure writer, Berlin
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Couples · Communication & desire

How do we choose a practitioner together?

Look at profiles together, out loud. Say what draws you in and what puts you off - that conversation tells you more about each other than any bio. Choose someone both of you feel at least 7/10 about; if one of you is hesitant, keep looking.

Answered by April Maria
Pleasure & Intimacy Coach, London
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