How to Keep Your Inner Peace in a Turbulent World and Why It Matters for Sex 🌿
Life feels chaotic sometimes, doesn’t it? News, work, relationships, expectations it’s like your nervous system never gets a break. Here’s the thing: your inner state directly shapes your sexuality. When the body is stressed, anxious, or on high alert: - desire can disappear 🔥➡️❄️ - arousal can feel blocked - intimacy feels complicated - pleasure becomes harder to access Sexuality thrives on safety and presence, not on performance or “trying harder.” How to protect your calm in a turbulent world 🌊 1️⃣ Notice your body first 🫶 Your breath, shoulders, jaw, heart rate: these are your early warning signals. 2️⃣ Create small moments of safety 🕯️ Even 5 minutes of grounding, stretching, or mindful breathing gives your nervous system a break. 3️⃣ Shift attention from “doing” to “being” 🪞 Stop multitasking. Feel your body, sensations, and environment. Presence strengthens desire. 4️⃣ Let go of control when you can ✨ Trying to control everything drains energy from your body and your libido. Allow your nervous system to feel contained, not pressured. 🙄 Why this matters for sex and sexuality Calm = availability. When your nervous system feels safe: - desire flows more naturally - arousal becomes easier - intimacy feels connecting, not anxious - erotic identity can emerge without shame or performance Your sexual self is a reflection of your inner environment. Create space inside, and your sexuality will have room to breathe. 🙋♀️ What’s one small thing you can do today to give your nervous system a break and how do you think that would change your experience of desire or intimacy?