Ramping Up Romance with Essential Oils

Happy Valentines Day!

In honor of this special day of romance, I'm posting about how you can use oils to ramp up your romance.  I, like most women, have close friends that share some of the more intimate details of their lives.  Fortunately, this kind of sharing helps us come up with ideas and share solutions for issues.  One of these topics is definitely romance in the bedroom.

Men, in general, tend to be more amorous. They are very physical and visual. It usually doesn't take a lot to get them in the mood. Although, men have issues too or drugs like Viagra wouldn't be a household word.  

Women seem to have lots of things that become obstacles for feeling that desire.  Some of these obstacles could be related to stress, fatigue, worry, anxiety, feeling ugly or fat, sensory overload from kids, etc.

No matter what the difficulty is, people crave love and romance, so this post is dedicated to ramping your love life up.  Here are some oils that can do that:

1. Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark is often called the Oil of Sexual Harmony. I put it at the top of the list because it nurtures healthy sexuality.  It invites people to be genuine and unguarded so that pure intimacy can surface.  This is a good one to diffuse because it helps to normalize amorous feelings, whether that means increasing or decreasing feelings.

2.  Ylang Ylang

This oil is on my list because it encourages play and joy.  It allows emotional mending to progress while healing the heart.  Ylang ylang is commonly used as an aphrodisiac as well as for exhaustion, hormonal balance, and libido.

3. Wild Orange

I am listing wild orange because it adds fun, joy, relaxation, and energy into life.  It assists individuals to give without thought of benefit.

4. Blend for Women

This blend is one of my favorites.  It has patchouli, bergamot, sandalwood, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, vetiver, ylang ylang, geranium and others. This blend helps women and men connect with their feminine side and encourages flexibility.

5. Grapefruit

Grapefruit oil is often used as an appetite suppressant or weight loss, but it is also known as the oil of Inner Beauty. It inspires individuals to discover feelings of self-worth and acceptance of physical appearance.

6. Geranium

Geranium oil definitely belongs on this list because it is the Oil of Love & Trust.  It mends the heart and instills unconditional love as well as cultivating trust. Some people are more logically minded and this oil helps to nurture the warmth in the heart.

7. Bergamot

Bergamot happens to be one of my favorite oils.  I love the way it smells and I am definitely drawn to it.  It is also known as the Oil of Self-Acceptance.  This oil encourages optimism and diminishes feelings of gloom and low self-esteem.


Reading through the list of oil and what kinds of feelings they generally foster, it is apparent why these would help with romance.  I hope you try them and smile more.  

       

Love Your Body

Learning to love your body is definitely not an easy thing. I certainly have a LONG way to go. I can't tell you how many times I think about the things I'd like to change about me. This definitely happens several times a day. I know that I am a lot harder on myself than I would ever be on anyone else. When I watch videos likes the one above, I realize how sad this way of thinking makes me. I am sure that a lot of it has to do with gaining a better perspective.

Have you seen this picture below from a magazine?  Apparently, the average weight of women in Australia is 150 lbs. Every woman in the picture weighs 150. I look at them and think they look cute/fine. Life is amazing because we are all so different and we need to learn to love ourselves for who we are and for whatever stage of life we are in.

One of my new year's resolutions will be to work on loving my body. My health and my looks are definitely something that I take for granted. These things could change at any time. You never know how great you have it until you lose it and then you just wish for what you once criticized. I want to learn to love my body now. It will never be "perfect," but it is perfect for me.

If you are wondering if oils will be part of this post, I'll just add a quick tip about grapefruit. Grapefruit essential oil can help with anxiety over appearance, hate for the body, and eating disorders. It can aid someone in their goal of changing the way they feel about themselves. I like to add a drop or two to my water because it simply makes it taste so much better. It is also a good oil to diffuse when you are feeling self-conscious. Taking care of your body is a great way to start proving your love. Hopefully, that will lead to more acceptance and love.

Essential Oils for Pregnancy

Essential oils can be a wonderful tool to use during pregnancy.  I have been asked by several different women what oils I would recommend. Sadly, this is not a topic I can share my personal experiences with. It has only been a year and a half since I first started using essential oils and my baby is 6 1/2 years old.  Picking an oil or several oils really depends on the exact issue someone wants to address.

Here is a quick breakdown of these oils:

1. Geranium - This is a powerful floral oil. It supports several systems in the body including the liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and kidneys. It has been known to help with emotions, hormones, and oil on skin and hair.

2. Ylang Ylang (I love the way this one smells) - It is commonly used as an aid with hormones, libido, mental fatigue, anxiety, frustration, stress, stomach issues, oily skin, and emotional balance.

3. Lavender - The top uses for this oil are sleep issues, stress, anxiety, teeth grinding, focus, concentration, pains, headaches, and emotional balance. It also promotes skin healing.

4. Grapefruit - This oil is cold pressed from the rind of grapefruits. It is often used to aid with weight loss and cellulite, sugar cravings, oily skin and acne, detoxification, lymphatic and kidney systems, breast and uterine health, hormones, gallbladder support, and emotional well being.

 5. Roman Chamomile - This oil is steam distilled from flowers. It has been known to assist with stress and shock, dry skin and sore nipples, sleeplessness, cramps, anger and irritability, and emotional balance.    

While I have no intention of getting pregnant again (I'm 41 years old), I wish I had been using essential oils back when I was pregnant.  I can see that Ginger (aids with nausea), Peppermint (relieves digestive upset) and wild orange (energizes and lifts mood) could be on the top of the list too. Here is a picture of me when I was pregnant:

I still remember being horribly uncomfortable and exhausted. I made a decision to avoid caffeine, soda, and pain killers, which means I would have LOVED using essential oils for little pick-me-ups. Oh well, live & learn, right?