While Barefoot Aphrodite is basically a film review site, the intention is to get women in touch with their senses and encourage them to develope their sensory awareness–first through film and then areas that films may suggest. On this site, I mention a book which supports the philosophy behind this site–that sensory awareness promotes sexual awareness and enjoyment: Ordinary Women Extraordinary Sex. Here is a small excerpt on how watching a film encourages sensual development:
“You may notice while watching an especially compelling movie that you enter the storyline and may even become a character, replete with emotion. If you have been moved to tears or laughter by a movie, no doubt you have experienced absorptioin….Absorption is the key which allows you to enjoy the sensory richness and imagery all around and within you. By absorbing yourself in your images with the vividness and clarity you are capable of, you will awaken your potential to enjoy a surprising palette of intensity and passion which may have gone unnoticed.”
So if you sit down to a sensual film selected from Barefoot Aphrodite, don’t just sit on the couch with the remote–try to make it an interactive experience. Create the setting with a comfortable place to sit, soft lighting, pleasant scents and some enjoyable drink or food. Invite someone you want to share the film with to watch it with you. As you watch, really try and sense the setting of the film–the location, the smells, sounds and colors. Think about being involved with the characters or being one of them. Film has so much potential! Really enjoy it! If you find your own ways to extend the sensuals, let us know–we would love to hear from you!
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