The Art of Arousal

How to achieve a heightened state of pleasure for ultimate sexual satisfaction.

Shannon Burton, SXI (they/she)
8 min readNov 6, 2022

People often talk about sex and pleasure as if they’re simple. Just touch each other’s private parts and you’ll rocket to heights of starry-eyed bliss.

But it’s not always that easy, is it?

Many people struggle to feel completely satisfied with their sex lives. Maybe sex used to leave you breathless in the best ways, but over time the effect has fizzled.

Or perhaps the spark is still there, but there’s a desire for more. Or maybe you never quite figured out what all the hubbub was about in the first place.

Whatever the case, chances are the key to complete sexual satisfaction lies in learning the art of arousal.

What is arousal?

Sexual arousal is a combination of physiological and psychological responses to sexual stimuli. People commonly refer to being aroused as being ‘turned on.’

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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