How to Use Affirmations to Feel Desired During Sex

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Feeling desired can be enhanced by the power of positive affirmations.

Why It Works

Affirmations can increase self-esteem and body confidence by activating the brain's reward centers. This boosts dopamine levels, enhancing feelings of desirability and pleasure during intimate moments.

How To Try It

  1. 1. Identify specific affirmations that resonate with you, such as 'I am attractive' or 'My body is desirable.'
  2. 2. Repeat these affirmations to yourself while looking in the mirror before engaging in intimate moments.
  3. 3. Share these affirmations with your partner, encouraging them to express what they find attractive about you.
  4. 4. During intimacy, focus on the affirmations, allowing the positive feelings to amplify your experience.
  5. 5. Conclude with a moment of gratitude, recognizing the desire you both have for each other.

Pro Tip

Pro tip: Incorporate physical touch while stating affirmations to create a stronger emotional connection and reinforce feelings of desirability.

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