There is no doubt that our cycle affects our relationships. However, there is a cyclical phase approach that could leave you feeling much happier in the bedroom and more in love with your significant other if you lean more toward it.
Follicular
During this phase, you should focus on novel experiences that bring you together. Examples of this would be taking a cooking class together, visiting a museum, or going for a hike. This is your time for newness. Explore innovative ways to pleasure each other, like trying new positions or role-playing. Then stay around for the orgasmic plateau that follows!
Ovulatory
This phase offers an ideal time to talk about fantasies and relationship goals. This is your time to receive. Take time to bond and socialise with your partner, but also have dinner with others. You’re pretty magnetic right now! If you’re single, go on first dates! When it comes to sex, you’re naturally orgasmic, but be sure to ask for more pleasure and attention because you deserve it. Offering a little direction never hurts either.
Luteal
This phase provides two halves. The first half can feel like the ovulatory phase, so embrace it! In your second half, you’ll start to go more inward. You’ll probably start to simmer on things that need to be addressed – shoutout to oestrogen for this. You aren’t just being hormonal. This is the natural way to prioritise your physical and emotional needs. Your sex drive will begin to decline, but it’s a great time for domestic duties. Think of this as clarity.
Menstrual
This phase is all about “me, myself, and I”. It’s time to recharge and put yourself first. Watch your favourite movie, say no to dates, nest, and go inward. When it comes to sex, when you’re on your period, culturally, it gets a bad rap. However, nature intends that you will be pleasured all month. So, if you’re game, it can be beneficial for your health, and you still love it, but only if you want to!
It’s important to realise that our cycles really play a part in everything we do. So, of course, they will impact our relationships and intimacy. However, if you start taking this cyclical, phased approach, you can gain a new outlook on it.
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