While most of us may not have seen too many signs of spring’s entrance just yet, the fact remains that this week welcomes in the first day of spring. Soon we’ll be seeing more warm days, and signs of the fertility of the season will be all around us - new buds on trees, new plant growth, and pretty spring flowers. In keeping with the fecundity of the approaching season (and who doesn’t feel their juices flowing as spring gets into full swing?), we thought we’d focus this issue of the newsletter on - well - sex.

In particular, we’re talking about sexual pleasure, or more specifically, sensual pleasure - feeling turned-on and juicy and alive. We all know that receiving sexual pleasure makes us feel good - but did you know that it also reduces stress, boosts the immune system, and releases mood-enhancing endorphins?

And we’re not just talking play with a partner here. Sexual - and sensual - pleasure comes in many forms, including just for one.

Your very own pleasure box
How often do you think about what gives you pleasure? If a special someone were to ask, could you tell them what turns you on? If you were planning an evening of pampering and pleasure just for yourself, would you know what to do?

For many women, these are tough questions. And even if answering them is easy for you, how often do you actually give yourself the time and space to indulge?

Well, how lovely would it be to have your very own pleasure box - a box that contained a selection of your own hand-picked pleasure-enhancers, ready for you whenever the mood would strike?

This box could contain anything that strikes your fancy and tickles your senses - think all five senses here:

* a bar of extravagantly rich dark chocolate

* a bottle of wine

* your favorite essential oils or bath salts

* scented massage oil

* a book of erotica

* a pornographic video or magazine

* some sensual music selections

* a peacock feather

* a vibrator


The list of possibilities is endless - limited only by your likes and dislikes. And this box is just for you - use it for a date with yourself, an evening of pampering and pleasuring yourself as only you can. Or, if you choose, share it with a partner - and give them the privilege of learning how best to pamper and pleasure the loveliness that is you.

Either way, start your box this week. Even if it only contains one or two items for now, that’s ok. Allow yourself to be inspired by the arrival of spring, and the pure sensuousness of the season - continue adding to your box as you go along, discovering all the fabulous and unique ways that YOU experience pleasure.


Share your pleasure

Was this a challenging activity for you? Or do you already have your own version of a pleasure box? How does if feel to devote time and space solely to what pleases YOU? Talk to us and receive feedback from an LSW Counselor!

LSW recognizes the importance of indulgence, pleasure, and sensuality for every woman’s menstrual and sexual health. We help you find the right medicinal foods for healing your condition, and we support you to understand, accept, and enjoy your woman’s body and your feminine energy.