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Pleasure is Self Care: The Radical Art of Feeling Good

Finding a self-care routine that works for you is a journey. Make sure it’s a pleasurable one.

Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)
7 min readJan 9, 2024

Between work stress, family obligations, and the chaos of everyday life, it’s tough to make self-care a priority.

We guilt and shame ourselves for being “selfish.” We fear that by taking time for ourselves, we’re stealing it away from something (or someone) more important.

However, regularly indulging in pleasure is a key component of living a happy, healthy life. Pleasure is self-care, and you are worth it.

Keep reading for insights into making pleasure an integral part of sustainable self-care.

You Deserve to Feel Good

Productivity-obsessed culture glorifies constant work and derides rest and recreation. What’s the point?, hustle culture nags. If it doesn’t produce, it’s a waste of time.

“No pain, no gain” and “grinding” have become the societal mantras. This mindset seems encouraging on the…

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Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)
Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)

Written by Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)

Sexual Empowerment Coach for Women+🌈 Explore, embrace, and expand your sexuality with virtual, talk-based coaching. Find resources at sexcoachshannon.com

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