New Year, New Sex: Setting Sexual Intentions for a Satisfying Relationship and Sex Life

Aydrelle Collins, MS, LPC on Dec 23, 2022 in Love Lessons

As the New Year approaches, many of us make resolutions to improve various aspects of our lives. Why not make a resolution to focus on improving your relationship and sex life as well? One way to do this is by setting sexual intentions.

Sexual intentions are goals or desires that you want to achieve in your sex life. They can be specific, like trying a new sexual activity or exploring a particular fantasy, or they can be more general, like feeling more connected to your partner during intimacy or having more open communication about sex.

If you’re in a relationship, setting sexual intentions can help you and your partner align on what you both want and need in the bedroom. It can also help you be more proactive about asking for what you want and making sure your sexual needs are being met.

If you’re single, setting sexual intentions can help you clarify what you’re looking for in a partner and what you want in a future sexual relationship. It can also help you feel more empowered and in control of your own sexuality.

So how do you set sexual intentions? Here are some steps to get you started:

Reflect on your current relationship and sex life. What do you like about it? What do you want to change or improve?

Identify your values and desires. What is important to you in a relationship and sex life? What are your boundaries?

Set specific, achievable goals. Be specific about what you want to achieve and how you plan to do it.

Communicate with your partner. Discuss your intentions and make sure your partner is on board and willing to work towards them with you.

Be open to trying new things and being flexible. Your intentions may change as you and your partner grow and evolve, so be willing to adjust them as needed.

If you need help setting sexual intentions or want to work on improving your relationship and sex life, consider working with a sex therapist. At Melanin Sex Therapy, I can help you and your partner explore and address any challenges or concerns you may have in the bedroom. Contact me today to schedule a session and take the first step towards a satisfying and fulfilling sex life in the new year.

You deserve great sex in 2023! Let’s make it happen!

Aydrelle Collins is a Counselor in Dallas, TX.
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