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Sensory Play

Practice & SkillFantasy, Kink & ExplorationSensitive Topic

Erotic play centered on sensations (temperature, texture, pressure, restraint) with clear consent and boundaries.

What This Really Means

Commonly described as curiosity, imagination, and play with themes or sensations.

It tends to shift with consent, boundaries, and emotional safety.

Examples

Noticing it during everyday interactions

Seeing it shift with stress or closeness

Talking about it openly

Common Misunderstandings

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Reality

Sensory Play describes erotic play centered on sensations (temperature, texture, pressure, restraint) with clear consent and boundaries, so it doesn’t mean that there’s only one ‘right’ way to feel this.

Reality

Sensory Play isn’t an all-the-time rule, and it can change with context and timing.

Reality

Sensory Play is about erotic play centered on sensations (temperature, texture, pressure, restraint) with clear consent and boundaries, and it doesn’t imply that people can’t change here.

Tags

#sensuality#fantasy-kink-exploration#practice-skill

Inside LoveIQ

We identify patterns related to Sensory Play by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.

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