Violet Lange, an expert in feminine energy and sexuality, offers enlightening insights into the deeper desires behind intimacy in relationships. She discusses how many men feel disconnected and wish for more sexual connection, not just physical intimacy but a sense of their partner’s feminine essence. Lange emphasizes the importance of emotional transparency and playful exploration in rekindling desire. She also highlights societal challenges women face in embracing their desires and the transformative power of community and self-expression.
Many men in relationships seek not just more sex, but a deeper emotional connection and playful engagement with their partners.
Women often interpret men's desires for intimacy as feelings of inadequacy, highlighting the need for open communication about emotional needs.
Creating an emotionally safe space enables couples to explore vulnerabilities, leading to enhanced intimacy and connection in their relationships.
Deep dives
The Shift in Relationship Dynamics
Many men in relationships feel a decrease in intimacy and playfulness, often expressing a desire for more sexual connection. They may voice frustrations about their partners being too busy with responsibilities, such as work and childcare, leading to a sense of emotional disconnect. This feeling of change can stem from life milestones, like having kids, which can alter the energy dynamics within the relationship. Such shifts highlight the deeper longing that men have for emotional engagement and a rekindling of the playful flirtation that originally drew them to their partners.
Understanding the Feminine Essence
The essence of feminine power, often linked to sensuality and playfulness, is pivotal in relationships but can be misunderstood by both partners. Men may express a desire for their partners to be more open and playful, yet struggle to articulate that they actually long for the full range of their partner's feminine energy. This disconnect leads to frustrations where the underlying need for emotional connection frequently gets masked as just a desire for more sex. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing deeper emotional needs rather than focusing solely on physical expressions of love.
The Role of Emotional Safety
Creating a space of emotional safety is essential for both partners to explore and express their vulnerabilities. When men provide a stable, accepting environment, it allows women to open up and connect with their own desires, enhancing intimacy. This emotional anchoring can facilitate deeper conversations about needs and desires, helping each partner feel seen and valued. Such interactions can serve as transformational moments, reminding couples of their commitment and ability to grow together despite life’s challenges.
The Importance of Community for Women
Women benefit significantly from surrounding themselves with supportive female communities that celebrate the feminine experience and encourage self-expression. Engaging in shared rituals, such as dance or emotional exploration, helps them reclaim their sensuality and build confidence. This network not only fosters personal growth but also serves as an inspiration for women to embrace their unique essence, further enhancing their relationships. The collective experience encourages vulnerability and provides a sense of belonging, vital for personal empowerment and healing.
Cultivating Awareness Through Connection
Awareness of one's own desires and boundaries is fundamental for both partners to navigate the often-complicated dynamics of intimacy. Men should express their wishes for deeper connection in ways that emphasize support and appreciation for their partners, rather than demands. This shift in communication can help women reconnect with their own erotic essence and feel more empowered in their relationships. By promoting open dialogues that invite exploration of each other's needs, couples can foster a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
A common pattern in a lot of love relationships sounds like one partner (often a man, in a man/woman dynamic) saying things like:
"I wish you weren’t so busy with the kids."
"You never dress up for me anymore."
"I wish you'd flirt with me more."
"You hide yourself from me; I never really see your body anymore."
"I wish we had more sex."
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What's driving this, and how does a couple navigate it skillfully? A lot of men yearn for more sexual connection with their partner -- but it's not just about the sex. And the way a lot of men go about talking about this with their woman partner ends up being triggering for the woman.
Here we discuss what we've witnessed in terms of men's deep desire for not just sex, but their partner's enthusiastic participation. And we dive right into what's even underneath that: The ache to feel her feminine essence.
This is about more than just incorporating sex toys or trying out a new position. This is about the depth and power and range of the open feminine. Get ready for a hell of a ride!
Memorable quotes from this episode
“I wasn’t open and didn’t know how to open.”
“To the men, it’s like a vitamin.”
“It’s the sense of aliveness as it changes moment to moment.”
“A lot of times what women are hearing is, ‘I’m not enough.’”
“I want to feel lust for life! I want to feel playful and lighthearted and irreverent.”
“The essence of the feminine is desire and emotion.”
“When women are in their full range, the relationship accelerates.”
“I want you to enjoy it; I want you feel your pleasure and your desire, and I know that’s in you.”