While sex is not a prominent theme in our content here at Restorative, we feel it is an aspect of health that can be both under-emphasized and over-emphasized in our culture today. A healthy, thriving sex life is crucial for overall health and wellness.
Using essential oils for romance and intimacy dates back to ancient times. Many cultures have upheld herbs and essential oils for many aspects of sexual health including fertility, hormone health, and aphrodisiacs. In fact, the Song of Solomon, references various aromatics and oils between a man and wife in the Bible.
While we all come to intimacy with different backgrounds, it is important to note that there are so many factors that go into healthy sexuality. This article is emphasizing the use of essential oils within an intimate relationship. Factors including emotional health, past sexual trauma, proper hormone function, proper gut function, blood sugar regulation, and many other dynamics all impact sexual physiology. Essential oils intimately interact with the limbic system, the emotional center of the brain, and because of this, can deeply impact how we enter a sexual encounter. We do not believe essential oils will necessarily fix any of these underlying causes for sexual dysfunction, but can accentuate pleasure in a healthy sexual relationship.
Essential Oils for Cultivating Intimate Relationships
Ylang ylang
An aphrodisiac, ylang ylang is helpful in releasing emotional trauma from the past. It promotes feelings of emotional connection, healing, and freedom.
Jasmine
Jasmine is widely known in aromatherapy as an essential oil that nurtures healthy sexuality. It helps cultivate feelings of arousal, self-acceptance, trust, and safety. Jasmine can also be helpful for those with sexually traumatic experiences in their past.
Rose
It is thought that rose opens the heart fully for love. Interestingly, rose essential oil holds a higher energetic vibration than any other essential oil on our planet. It helps promote feelings of unconditional love and acceptance. Rose essential oil connects individuals to the divine nature of love.
Neroli
Neroli is a unifying oil that promotes harmony in relationships. It promotes positive sexual intimacy between individuals with a long standing relationship. The oil also helps couples nurture and more deeply connect in their sexual relationship.
Essential Oil Recipes Intimacy
A Diffuser Blend for Intimacy
4 drops ylang ylang
3 drops sandalwood
2 drops bergamot
2 drops jasmine
Add water to the fill line of a diffuser along with essential oils. Diffuse in the space to cultivate connection.
Sensual Perfume Roller Bottle
10 drops ylang ylang
8 drops bergamot
6 drops sandalwood
3 drops patchouli
3 drops jasmine
Place essential oils in the bottom of a 10ml roller bottle. Top with fractionated coconut oil. Secure roller ball lid and gently roll the bottle between the palms of your hands to incorporate the oils.
Massage Oil
Many massage oils and lubricants on the market are prepared with toxic petroleum products and harmful synthetic fragrances. The essential oils in this massage oil help promote intimate connection, loving touch, and increased blood flow. The aroma is not overly feminine and is sure to spur feelings of romance
10 drops ylang ylang
8 drops sandalwood
5 drops black pepper
Add the essential oils to a 2 ounce amber glass bottle with a dropper lid. Fill to the “shoulders” of the bottle with fractionated coconut oil. Secure the lid and gently shake to incorporate the oils. Use for massage. Safe for intimate areas of the body.
We carry many of these essential oils at the clinic. Feel free to ask our staff to help you with them!
