What is Pleasure?

Every time I say the word pleasure, people immediately think of sex.

And while sex is one avenue to feeling more alive, this word is so much more than that.  It is a path of wellness and healing that involves activating our senses and reconnecting to our bodies.  Pleasure holds the key to reawakening us to a life of vitality, connection, and intimacy with others.  

“But what about pain?  Where does that fit in?” you may be wondering.

Opposing experiences of pleasure and pain can tangle and butt up against each other.  They are reminders to not get overly attached to pleasure as a way of avoiding pain.  Being fully human means learning to navigate the complexity of both.

Unfortunately, many of my clients were taught (myself included) that pleasure is self-indulgent and should be avoided or severely reduced - and never actively sought after.  Where did they learn that?  From a culture that promotes body shaming, violence, and working yourself raw; from their parents, teachers, and religion, as well as the media.  They come to me wondering why they feel blah, why they have no libido, why they are so lonely.  

They wonder if there is another way to live.

Pleasure is all about moving beyond surviving and into a state of thriving.  It includes emotions like joy, bliss, happiness, and ecstasy.  Feelings many of us wonder if we are able to achieve in this lifetime.

By owning your right to pleasure, and learning internal methods to embody it, you will feel lighter, more vibrant, and connected to yourself and others.  It’s all about the power of body connection to cultivate the power of human connection.

Ready for more? Stay tuned for Part 3 of the series where I will share my personal story of a life of people-pleasing and ultimately transitioning to work as a pleasure coach.

It’s going to be juicy!

If you find yourself longing for more out of life, click here to access my ebook “Dare to Desire” to help you discover more of what you want and how to get it.