Erotica by Shannon

Why Interdependence Is the Secret to Feeling Sexy, Strong, and Seen in Long-Term Love I cannot Stress enough how vital it is to be interdependent with your partner in a long-term relationship. Interdependence means maintaining your independence while being deeply committed to each other. You have things you love doing together, things you enjoy doing separately, and even moments where a few days apart feel rejuvenating. Why is this balance so necessary? Because it helps you stay true to yourself. Long-term relationships can blur identities, but interdependence keeps you grounded in your true self. Being in a genuine interdependent long-term relationship makes me feel sexy again—because it invites empathy, perspective, and self-reflection. I see myself through my partner's eyes, and I like what I see. It brings confidence, self-assurance, and self-esteem. Time apart doesn't weaken the bond—it strengthens it. It reminds you not to take each other for granted and helps you appreci...

Pleasure Beyond Partnership:  💞 Why Masturbation Keeps Intimacy Thriving After 50 Did you know that The Journal of Sexual Medicine found that 94.5% of women worldwide have masturbated at least once? And most continue to do so while in committed relationships. In fact: 1 in 4 women masturbate up to three times a week to boost sexual desire, relax, sleep better, and reduce Stress. Nearly 1 in 5 say they prefer solo pleasure over partner stimulation. Among the 5% who've never masturbated, the top reasons were low sexual desire or the belief that pleasure should only come from a partner. Dr. Andrea Burri of the Institute for Sex Counseling and Sexual Sciences in Switzerland explains: “For many women, masturbation isn’t a substitute for partnered sex—it’s a powerful tool for stress relief and relaxation.” And she's right. Not all women climax from vaginal penetration alone. A satisfying solo session can be the ultimate reset—grounding, empowering, and intensely pleasur...

Still Sexy: How Couples Over 50 Can Reawaken Intimacy Have you been with your partner for decades and still cherish the closeness, laughter, and sensuality you share? If so, you're not alone—and you're certainly not out of options when it comes to reigniting sexual desire. Let's be clear: this isn't about acrobatics or chasing the latest bedroom trend. It's about understanding how your brain shapes desire—and how you can gently reawaken that spark with intention, curiosity, and care. 💞 From Fireworks to Deep Connection In the early days of love, everything feels electric. A glance, a touch, a whisper—your whole body responds. But over time, that initial rush naturally settles into something more profound: emotional intimacy, trust, and comfort. This shift isn't a sign that passion is gone; it's a sign that it's evolving. It's a sign that your relationship has matured. And while you may not feel the same urgency for Sex, that doesn't mean desire ...

🔥Stress Less, Love More: Keeping Intimacy Alive After 50 Let's be honest—life after 50 can be rich, layered, and deeply satisfying. But it can also be noisy. Between career transitions, caregiving, health shifts, and the quiet hum of long-term partnership, Stress has a way of sneaking into the bedroom and dimming the glow. And yet… the desire for connection doesn't fade. If anything, it deepens. For couples who've weathered decades together, intimacy becomes less about novelty and more about nuance. It's the slow burn, the knowing glance, the shared history that makes touch feel electric. But Stress? It's the thief of that electricity. So how do we reclaim it? 1. Stress Is a Libido Killer—But You Can Outsmart It Stress doesn't just live in your mind; it settles in your body. It tightens muscles, shortens breath, and hijacks hormones. And when cortisol is running the show, desire often takes a back seat. But here's the good news: you've got tools. Breath...

Intimacy After 50: A Quiet Reawakening Menopause doesn’t silence desire—it changes its rhythm. For couples who’ve spent decades together, the body’s shifts can feel like a quiet interruption to a once effortless connection. But intimacy isn’t lost. It’s simply asking to be rediscovered. In this stage of life, touch becomes more intentional. Pleasure becomes more nuanced. And sometimes, the tools we once overlooked become the ones that open new doors. I’ve recently been exploring how couples—especially those over 50—are finding fresh ways to stay close. Not through performance, but through presence. Not through pressure, but through play. One option that caught my attention is the WM Love Doll. Not as a replacement, but as a companion in curiosity. A way to explore sensation without expectation. To laugh, to learn, to linger. If you’re open to exploring what intimacy can look like now—not what it used to be—this might be worth a quiet look: Pleasure doesn't retire. It reinvent...