Touch transcends the mundane, enabling couples to experience physical pleasure, profound intimacy, and an unspoken connection. As a matter of fact, touch is vital for our survival. Babies perish if they are not held even if they are given proper nutrition. Many couples are touch starved. Consequently, their relationship suffers. Don't deny yourself the delights of touching through melting hugs, intertwined fingers, and gentle embraces.

Schedule time with your partner for a sensual opportunity to explore and heighten your experience of touch. Together, play with these suggestions:

1. Sensitivity and Exploration: The skin, our body's largest sensory organ, is teeming with nerve endings. Approach touch mindfully and deliberately to uncover new erogenous zones and varying degrees of sensitivity. Experiment with different textures such as silk, feathers, or massage oils. To escalate the experience, try blindfolding yourself and feel these textures anew.

2. Variety and Techniques: Enhance pleasure by experimenting with various types of touch and techniques. From light caresses to firm pressure, altering the intensity, speed, and pattern of touch can elicit a spectrum of sensations, building anticipation and intimacy.

3. Non-Genital Touch: Expand your exploration beyond sexual touch by focusing on the entire body's responsiveness. Delve into less obvious erogenous zones like the neck, ears, inner thighs, abdomen, or back. Observe the unique responses and gratification derived from these areas.

4. Communication and Consent: Recognize that touch is deeply personal, varying from person to person. Effective communication is paramount. Engage in open discussions about preferences, boundaries, and desires with your partner. Seek and provide feedback to ensure the shared touch is mutually enjoyable and consensual.

5. Sensual Massage: Incorporating massage into your sexual experiences can be a powerful way to engage the sense of touch. Take turns massaging each other with sensual oils or lotions, paying attention to areas of tension and relaxation. This can create an increased sense of intimacy, relaxation, and pleasure.

6. Emotional Connection: Touch goes beyond physical pleasure; it can deepen emotional connections. Cuddling and holding hands nurture closeness and connection with your partner. The power of touch extends to positively influence emotional well-being.

By exploring the various facets of touch, couples enhance their physical connection and deepen emotional bonds. Each person has unique preferences regarding touch, so prioritize open and honest communication to create intimate moments that are consensual, comfortable, and pleasurable for both partners. To safely incorporate touch into your relationship, check out our carefully crafted step-by-step guided audio meditations, The Pleasure Meditations for Couples, to guide you through the progressive stages of physical connection, from safety and relaxation to heightened phases of erotic arousal.