There is a particular moment that arrives quietly in the body. You want more. More connection, more depth, more sensation, more closeness. Mentally, emotionally, even aspirationally, you feel ready. And then something else happens. Your body slows you down. Not...
Tenderness is often spoken about as something universally comforting. Many people imagine it as gentle touch, kind words, or emotional softness. Yet for a surprising number of bodies, tenderness does not feel soothing at all. It feels dangerous. It can trigger...
Wanting to be held seems simple on the surface. It can feel like a basic human need. Yet for many people, the moment arms come close or a body leans in, something tightens. The breath shortens. Muscles brace. The mind may say yes, but the body quietly says not yet....
