# Why do you want to be more mindful during sex? **URL:** \ **Category:** ❓ Course questions\ **Created:** [January 5, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607 "2022-01-05T14:57:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![academic-blush-salmon](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/academic-blush-salmon/32/336545_2.png) [@academic-blush-salmon](https://community.mymojo.com/u/academic-blush-salmon)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/23 "2022-02-16T04:34:39Z")
I want to lean mindfulness in order to explore others avenues of sex besides the formulaic pattern of kissing, then touching, then penetration ---
**Author:** ![implicit-blue-marmot](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/implicit-blue-marmot/32/210205_2.png) [@implicit-blue-marmot](https://community.mymojo.com/u/implicit-blue-marmot)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/24 "2022-02-16T14:12:44Z")
want to be more mindful so I can enjoy the moment and connect with my partner. ---
**Author:** ![anon74754846](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/97f17d/32.png) [@anon74754846](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon74754846)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/25 "2022-02-16T17:14:34Z")
I want to be more mindful during sex so that I can focus on the sensations and connection I am making with my partner rather than worrying about getting it up or being able to perform. Being in my head is inhibiting me from really experiencing the pleasure from sex. ---
**Author:** ![anon91719468](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@anon91719468](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon91719468)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/26 "2022-02-16T22:31:21Z")
Its simple for me, I want to enjoy my sex life again, for it to be playful again and not something that I worry constantly about and feel relieved when I manage to have intercourse ---
**Author:** ![anon23077058](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c4cdca/32.png) [@anon23077058](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon23077058)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/27 "2022-02-18T02:45:30Z")
I want to be mindful so that I can stop worrying and just be in the moment. ---
**Author:** ![inherent-copper-dove](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/inherent-copper-dove/32/273857_2.png) [@inherent-copper-dove](https://community.mymojo.com/u/inherent-copper-dove)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/28 "2022-02-21T00:04:55Z")
I just want to enjoy sex again. I want to do the things I desire without being overly anxious about my erections. I want to have fun. ---
**Author:** ![living-olive-falcon](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/living-olive-falcon/32/322106_2.png) [@living-olive-falcon](https://community.mymojo.com/u/living-olive-falcon)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2022, 9:07am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/29 "2022-02-21T09:07:35Z")
I want to be more mindful in sex so that I can let go of thinking and focuisng on my performance and instead simply enjoy every moment as I believe that’s one of the points of sex. I think sex (and life) would be much easier if I could do this. ---
**Author:** ![passing-amethyst-giraffe](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/passing-amethyst-giraffe/32/210952_2.png) [@passing-amethyst-giraffe](https://community.mymojo.com/u/passing-amethyst-giraffe)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/30 "2022-02-22T14:53:41Z")
During sex I often feel too preoccupied with pleasuring my partner than noting the pleasure for myself ---
**Author:** ![anon25417189](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b19c9b/32.png) [@anon25417189](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon25417189)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/31 "2022-02-22T17:14:40Z")
Want to be mindful not just in sex but in general day to day life as well. I think this is the way to experience things in their purest, unadulterated way. And given that it might help in enjoying the sex and to experience each moment as it is without any judgment or bondage is what I am looking forward to. ---
**Author:** ![anon33427263](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc79bd/32.png) [@anon33427263](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon33427263)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/32 "2022-02-22T18:48:13Z")
I want to be able to get out of my thoughts and just enjoy the moment instead of trying to anticipate everything that will/won’t happen ---
**Author:** ![obvious-amaranth-manatee](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/obvious-amaranth-manatee/32/230316_2.png) [@obvious-amaranth-manatee](https://community.mymojo.com/u/obvious-amaranth-manatee)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/33 "2022-02-23T03:09:06Z")
I want to be more mindful so that I can avoid negative thoughts which cause me to lose it, or sometimes finish too quickly. I have been on intensive meditation retreats which have solved all performance issues for weeks after, So I have experienced how powerfully mindfulness can affect my sexual performance. ---
**Author:** ![anon80880084](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@anon80880084](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon80880084)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/34 "2022-02-23T18:37:32Z")
I want to be mindful so I can enjoy my partners body and not think about stupid thoughts when having sex. ---
**Author:** ![precise-azure-flyingfish](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/precise-azure-flyingfish/32/252483_2.png) [@precise-azure-flyingfish](https://community.mymojo.com/u/precise-azure-flyingfish)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/35 "2022-02-24T20:02:11Z")
I just want to thank everyone who has expressed their thoughts here b/c I feel the exact same way and it’s helped out hearing from others with similar experiences. ---
**Author:** ![anon13204438](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/aeb1de/32.png) [@anon13204438](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon13204438)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/36 "2022-02-25T05:03:28Z")
I want to be more present for my partner and to help bring her more joy and pleasure. ---
**Author:** ![other-purple-opossum](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/other-purple-opossum/32/288897_2.png) [@other-purple-opossum](https://community.mymojo.com/u/other-purple-opossum)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/37 "2022-02-28T09:45:58Z")
To be more present and feel sex, reconnect with body and connect with my partner ---
**Author:** ![anon52376419](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/13edae/32.png) [@anon52376419](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon52376419)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/38 "2022-02-28T22:02:27Z")
I want to be mindful in sex and also in other parts of life. I want to be able to enjoy sex and have no nerves or anxiety around it. Just enjoy the moment for what it is. ---
**Author:** ![other-purple-opossum](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/other-purple-opossum/32/288897_2.png) [@other-purple-opossum](https://community.mymojo.com/u/other-purple-opossum)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/39 "2022-03-01T14:35:54Z")
To be more present and feel sex, reconnect with body and connect with my partner ---
**Author:** ![anon9043268](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9c0ed/32.png) [@anon9043268](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon9043268)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2022, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/40 "2022-03-04T23:21:21Z")
So I can tune out my anxiety and my inner critic and focus on the fun ---
**Author:** ![anon9043268](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9c0ed/32.png) [@anon9043268](https://community.mymojo.com/u/anon9043268)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/41 "2022-03-05T10:26:51Z")
So I can tune out my anxiety and my inner critic and focus on the fun ---
**Author:** ![final-azure-perch](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/community.mymojo.com/final-azure-perch/32/288550_2.png) [@final-azure-perch](https://community.mymojo.com/u/final-azure-perch)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607/42 "2022-03-07T13:35:14Z")
Being more mindful has helped me during sex as it had made me conscious of what is going on and the sensations I am feeling. I still get in my head about condoms though. [Previous page](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.mymojo.com/t/why-do-you-want-to-be-more-mindful-during-sex/2607.md?page=3)