Sex by the Moon - Full Moon
Full Moon Sex Practices: Tips for Couples and Singles
The full moon has long been associated with mystery, magic, and romance. It's no surprise that many people believe the full moon has a powerful effect on our emotions and desires. In recent years, the idea of using the full moon to enhance one's sex life has gained popularity.
For couples, full moon sex practices can be a way to deepen your intimacy and connection. Some couples have rituals or ceremonial experiences during the full moon, such as lighting candles or meditating together. Others simply take advantage of the heightened energy and use it to explore new sexual experiences. According to an article by Cosmopolitan, the full moon is the "BEST time to have sex" and suggests trying out sex positions like the lunar lotus pose, which features lots of eye contact and gives both partners a feeling of spiritual connection.
For singles, full moon sex practices can be a way to explore your own sexuality, sensuality, and pleasure in your body. Some use the full moon as a time for self-care and self-love, taking a bath or practicing yoga to connect with their own energy. Others choose to self pleasure or explore their own sensual desires during the full moon. Regardless of whether you're single or in a relationship, the full moon can be a time to explore your own sexuality, pleasure, and connect with your desires.
Understanding the Full Moon Energy
The full moon has long been associated with mystical and spiritual energies. The energy of allowing what’s in the shadows to become visible. It is said to represent the peak of lunar power and is often associated with heightened emotions, creativity, and intuition. In the context of sexuality, the full moon is believed to hold a special kind of energy that can be harnessed to enhance passion, intimacy, and pleasure. The light of the moon symbolically allows you to explore your darker fantasies and desires- think role playing, power dynamics, bondage, the possibilities are only limited by your own desires. Although these desires can always be played out, using the energy of the full moon adds a little mystical sensuality to the experience.
Cycles of the Moon
To understand the full moon's energy, it is important to first understand the full cycle of the moon. The moon cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days, during which it goes from a new moon to a full moon and back again. This cycle is often divided into four phases: new moon, waxing moon, full moon, and waning moon- the waxing moon phases are when the moon is filling to full and the waning moon phases are when the moon is slowly disappearing into the new moon.
During the new moon phase, the moon is invisible in the sky (check out my recommendations for new moon practices here). This is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. As the moon begins to wax, or grow larger, it is said to be a time of manifestation and growth. The full moon represents the peak of this cycle, when the moon is at its brightest and most powerful. Finally, during the waning moon phase, the moon begins to shrink, representing a time of release and letting go.
Full Moon and Sexuality
According to astrologers, the full moon is a time when emotions are heightened, and passions run deep. This can make it an ideal time for couples to connect on a deeper level and explore playful sexual desires.
In addition to its emotional and energetic significance, the full moon is also believed to have a physical effect on the body. Some experts believe that the moon's pull can impact the body's fluids, including those involved in sexual arousal and pleasure. This may explain why some people report experiencing more intense sexual sensations during the full moon. The body tends towards more lubrication and blood flow to the erogenous zones.
Overall, understanding the full moon's energy is a powerful tool for enhancing intimacy and pleasure in your sex life, whether you are single or in a relationship. By paying attention to the cycles of the moon and harnessing its energy, you can deepen your connection with yourself and partner(s) as well as explore new levels of passion and pleasure.
Full Moon Sex Practices for Couples
The full moon is a powerful time to enhance intimacy and connection in a relationship. Here are some practices that couples can try during the full moon.
Rituals and Ceremonies
Creating a ritual or ceremony during the full moon can help you connect with your partner(s) on a deeper level. Think scheduled sexy rendezvous with some spicy full moon practices. Maybe light candles, burn incense, and potentially find a scent or oil that you only use during your full moon play sessions. Set the space so it feels clean and sexy to be in together. Let your desires be your guide and bring lots of props for explorations- his ties for some bondage, lingerie or a sexy outfit for role playing, the possibilities are endless. Decide with your partner if you want to be surprised or you want to tease each other with anticipatory texts leading up to the experience. Make it uniquely yours and allow the full moon energy to bring out your spicier side.
Enhancing Intimacy
During the full moon, exploring deeper intimacy will also feel extra erotic. This could be intentionally exploring new sex positions or experimenting with sensual massage, find an act that feels intimate and add a novel twist. You might also explore a more tantric sexual experience, which involves slowing everything down, bringing deep awareness to your breath, and sensing the energy exchange that happens between you and your partner as you explore each other.
Overall, the full moon provides a powerful time for partners to connect, explore, and peak into the shadows of their desires. By incorporating rituals, and exploring new ways to enhance your connection, you can deepen your bond and experience a more fulfilling sex life.
Full Moon Sex Practices for Singles
The full moon is a powerful time to connect with oneself and one's own sexual energy. If you're single you can still take advantage of this time to practice more self love, self pleasure, and harness your sexual energy.
Here are some Full Moon Sex Practices for Singles:
Self-Love Rituals
Self-love is an essential aspect of a healthy sex life. You can use the full moon to practice more sensual self-love rituals that help you connect with your body and sexual energy. Some self-love rituals could be:
Self-Pleasure: Self pleasure is a great way to explore your own body and connect with your sexual energy. Singles can use the full moon as energetic permission to release inhibitions around self pleasure. (check out my blog about why I don’t use the term masturbation here) Maybe it’s time to try a new toy, maybe you'd like to try a guided pleasure meditation (check out a short playlist here), use the energy of exploring your dark desires to manifest in the way you approach self pleasure.
Self-Massage: Self-massage is a great way to release tension and connect with one's body. Buy a special oil or lotion specifically for a sensual self-massage that you give to yourself by candle light. Make it slow, teasing, and maybe explore new areas of pleasure in your body. Not only is this a great way to release tension, it gives you a better understanding of areas that your body experiences pleasure that you might not have explored before.
Harnessing Sexual Energy
The full moon is a powerful time to harness sexual energy and use it for personal growth and manifestation. Use the full moon energy to practice sexual energy rituals that help you connect with your desires and dreams. Some sexual energy rituals include:
Meditation: Meditation is a great way to connect with your sensuality and focus on your desires. You can use the full moon to practice sexual energy meditation and visualize their dreams. Learn more about how meditation can boost your sex life here.
Breathwork: Breathwork is also a powerful tool to connect with your pleasure and release blockages. You can use the full moon to practice breathwork exercises that help you connect with your sexual energy and to move blockages.
Dance: Dance is a great way to connect with your body and amplify sensuality and pleasure. You can use the full moon to practice ecstatic dance and connect with your inner desires.
Overall, the full moon is a powerful time to connect with yourself and your personal relationship to pleasure and sensuality. In your single era, you can spend more time full devoted to self-love rituals and harnessing your own sexual energy for personal growth.
The full moon period is characterized by heightened energy, intense emotions and amplified sensations. This astronomical event signifies a special juncture, where emotional, physical and spiritual realms are harmoniously aligned.
The full moon, at its most luminous and complete, emits an energy that helps you enhance sexual experiences and deepen intimacy, with yourself or a partner. As a holistic sex coach, I'd love to see more people leveraging the powerful energy of the full moon to explore sexual desires, pleasure, and to fortify your connection with your own body and your partner(s). If you want support, book a call with me to chat.
Happy Full Moon!
