{"id":20673,"date":"2021-12-27T11:59:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T10:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=20673"},"modified":"2022-01-03T10:57:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T09:57:06","slug":"getting-to-know-a-new-sexual-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/getting-to-know-a-new-sexual-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Know a New Sexual Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s something so thrilling about having a new sexual partner. It can also be totally nerve-wracking, no matter what the circumstances are. <\/span>You\u2019re getting to know each other on a whole new level, even if it\u2019s someone you\u2019ve known for years. Understanding each other\u2019s rhythms and motions, and how you harmonize together. <\/span>It\u2019s fun. It\u2019s exhilarating. And maybe a little anxiety-inducing. But you\u2019re putting yourself out there, and exploring new terrain.\u00a0<\/span>Whether it\u2019s a new romantic fling or just a *you know what* buddy, we\u2019re here to help guide you as you get to know your new sexual partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are You Looking For?<\/b><\/p>\n

One of the most important steps you can take before you get down to it is to be clear about each other\u2019s expectations.\u00a0 <\/span>What do you want from this relationship? Are you looking for a hookup? Someone, to explore <\/span>polyamory<\/span><\/a> with? A life partner? Somewhere in between? <\/span>Having this conversation before your clothes ever come off helps you both to protect your hearts and know what you\u2019re going into this encounter with. It also might make you change your mind if you have mismatched expectations, and think that one of you might get hurt in the process.\u00a0 <\/span>While it can be a hard conversation to have, you\u2019ll most likely feel more present and comfortable with each other after this moment of honesty.\u00a0 <\/span>That being said, things can change. Feelings can grow or fade. It\u2019s part of being an intimate human.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication is Key<\/b><\/p>\n

When you have a partner that you\u2019ve been with for a while, you tend to be able to pick up on each other\u2019s rhythms and non-verbal cues.\u00a0<\/span>When it comes to a new partner, no matter how intuitive you both are, you don\u2019t have the ease of familiarity with each other\u2019s bodies. This is why it\u2019s so important to use your words, or hand signals, or whatever \u2013 just be clear about how you\u2019re communicating.\u00a0<\/span>What kind of things do you communicate about?<\/span><\/p>\n

First, you\u2019ll want to talk about logistical matters that affect your sexual health:<\/span><\/p>\n