Safety and Relaxation

The article links discomfort, numbness, and orgasm difficulty to shame, poor prior touch, lack of touch, fear, and inadequate arousal. The article states that arousal begins in relaxation and depends on safety, presence, and receptivity. The article frames some painful or strange sensations as both nervous-system and tissue issues when areas have not been touched safely or pleasurably. Consent and asking before entering the body are emphasized in the described touch approach. Yoni massage is presented as a slow external-to-internal method for moving through numbness or guardedness.