Alexandra

Bio

Thirty, single, graduate student in human relations.Enjoys travel, writing, reading, and movies.  

What I find sensual in relationships: I like deep, full laughter. I like feeling comfortable completely with someone—knowing I could do or say anything and it would be ok. And making out, making out to me can be even more sensual than sex.

What in my life has influenced me most sensually: If I had to reflect on my ideas of sensuality from when I was younger I would have equated that with sexuality and the images that came from sneaking peeks at late night soft porn on cable or romance novels that hid on the bookshelves of the houses where I was babysitting.Sensuality to my younger self was a fictional romance—the descriptions of the way someone looked in a book, subtle glances captured on film—basically, an unrealistic perfect-ness. Now that I am older, I like to observe how other couples are and use envy as a tool to make my own life more sensual. I appreciate my imagination and hope to stretch it and take myself to unexplored ideas and new boundaries.

What makes a movie sensual to me: I like movies with a strong heroine, who lives amongst rich settings and lavish locations.I like feeling transported - a part of the sights, smells, and sounds.I like something that strikes my imagination – faraway places, dreamy and almost too perfect scenarios, and lots of color. I like non-traditional things, more off beat stuff - the way light hits a wall, an unchartered back road, or a song in the background.I like romance, but not cheesy and overdone.I like watching a movie and feeling like I'm getting away from the world, I like movies that inspire daydreams.I like passion, which can be as subtle as the movement of dance or as obvious as two bodies pressed together. 

20 Sensual Pleasures: 

Lying in the grass and staring at the sky 

Basking like a cat in warm spots of sunlight 

Tiramisu 

Getting my hair washed and cut 

Sitting outside drinking on a warm evening 

Strawberries and cream 

Men with accents 

Flirting 

Wine and cheese picnics 

Swimming in the ocean 

Seeing one of my favorite bands in concert 

Travel 

The dream of growing old with someone 

Laughter 

Holding hands 

Moonlight 

Old musicals and black and white movies 

Climbing trees 

Getting dressed up for a fancy event 

Writing in my journal