II. “Pleasure as Self-Knowing”

Written By Nayuri

Theme: Solo exploration

Tone: Reflective, body-positive

Exploring your pleasure doesn’t have to be for someone else. In fact, some of the most powerful moments happen when it’s just you, your body, and a little curiosity. I began to explore myself at the age of 14. I used to sneak into our TV room after 12am and tune in to whatever HBO had to offer that night. My favorites were: The Seduction of Maxine, Taxicab Confessions, and Real Sex. They inspired me to explore myself and discover my sensitive spots. Knowing myself, later made me the ultimate teacher in guiding my partner on how to please me.

Pleasure is a form of listening. What makes you feel grounded? Open? Playful? When we practice noticing without judgment, we build intimacy with ourselves—and that ripples outward into every relationship.

Nayuri
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