Things Ever Feel "Numb" 👇 There Sometimes?

Sensitivity is not always about more pressure.

Let’s talk about that frustrating moment when you want to feel something… but your body is just not responding.

Maybe sensation feels muted.
Maybe it takes longer than it used to.
Maybe the same touch that used to work suddenly feels like… nothing.
Maybe you keep adding more pressure, more speed, more intensity, and it still feels dull.

Here’s the thing:

That “numb” feeling can happen for a lot of reasons.

Stress can keep your nervous system stuck in your head instead of your body.
Hormonal changes, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause, or certain medications can affect lubrication, blood flow, desire, and arousal. Mayo Clinic lists hormone changes, medications, stress, health conditions, relationship factors, and pain as possible contributors to female sexual issues like loss of sensitivity.

Dryness can also make sensation feel less pleasurable because friction takes over instead of glide. Cleveland Clinic notes that vaginal dryness is commonly connected to lower hormone levels, breastfeeding, menopause, and some medications.

And sometimes your body is simply bored with the same input.

Same pressure.
Same motion.
Same toy.
Same routine.

Your body can start tuning it out.

That is where sensation products can help.

• An arousal cream can help create a more “wake up” feeling.
• A good lube can reduce friction and make touch feel smoother.
• Massage oil can slow everything down and help your body relax first.
• Toys can help increase sexual response. 
  
  

The goal is not to force your body to respond.
The goal is to give it better conditions to respond.

More blood flow.
More lubrication.
More warm-up.
More variety.

So if things have felt dull, muted, or harder to build lately, do not jump straight to “something is wrong with me.”

Start with your setup.
Sometimes your body does not need more intensity.

It needs a different kind of stimulation.

Some personal recommendations from me: 

Arousal Creams such as: ON, and  pjur woman lust intense gel

Massage Oils such as: this delish smelling oil in a variety of scents, this crystal infused oil to align energy and intention, or this massage candle that is giving comfort and desire 

Lubricants such as: Sliquid, Simply Timeless Silicone, JO waterbased

Toys such as: Nikita, Executive or Crave 

... and if you just skipped that button thinking “that hasn't worked for me,” just know this:

Not all toys or enhancement cream send the same signal. Not all lubricants work well with our bodies.

Here's the reality. Vibration does encourage blood flow, period, and arousal depends partly on circulation. During sexual response, blood flow increases to the genitals, including swelling of the clitoris and increased lubrication.

But your body may not need the toy or cream you've tried.

• It may need broader stimulation.
• It may need something more precise, like a bullet.
• It may need air pulse, which creates a totally different type of sensation.
• It may need more than one area stimulated at the same time.
• It may need a toy, lubricant and a tingly cream.
• Or it may simply need more warm-up before direct touch feels good.
  
  

So if you read this and thought, “I’ve tried everything. This probably won’t work for me.”

Talk to me.

Because chances are, you have not tried the right kind of stimulation for what your body actually needs, and I'm here to help. 

Sending love and light, xo Chrissy~