What is mindful intimacy? Mindful sex, most simply put, is the practice of fully immersing your mind and your body in the same moment in time. Put even more simply, it is the opposite of mindless sex. Mindless sex happens when, instead of being fully present during the experience, your attention is elsewhere and you might be lost in thought.

How do you stay in a moment during sex? Take in a deep breath or two and notice how your body feels. This is a great way to bring your attention back to what is happening in the moment. Make Eye Contact: This both helps regulate the nervous system and create connection between you and your partner(s), and between you and what is happening in the moment.

Does meditation make more sex? A 2018 study found people who meditate tend to have more sexual desire and better sexual functioning than people who don’t. A 2019 study found people who practice mindfulness during sex tend to have more sexual satisfaction and sexual self-esteem.