Have you ever realized during an intimate session that what you werehearingwas aiding in getting you there?
If so, you might be into what’s known asauralismand you most definitely aren’t alone.
What is auralism?
By definition, auralism means that you are aroused by sound.
How this looks, though, can vary from person to person.
“People that are specifically aroused by sounds are practicing mindful sensuality without even realizing it.
The sounds that they find arousing are just as varied as the people themselves,” Howard explains.
“Heterosexual men are known to be very responsive to visual stimulation,” Stockwell notes.
How to explore auralism:
Lean in.
Tune into the sounds during partnered sex.
Lean in and explore different options with those you engage with sexually.
Get vocal!
(Here’s ourguide to dirty talkfor a little inspo.)
Wetter is better.
Many people love the sound that arousal naturally brings via a lubricated vagina.
Pump that experience up by usinglube productsto make things even wetter.
Distract your other senses.
When you inhibit one of the five senses, the others tend to come to life.
Sight, in particular, tends to be very dominant during sexual experiences.
Be mindful of housemates.
Try listening erotic audio.
Don’t feel bound to make the sounds yourselves.
“Another place to start is noticing if you respond pleasurably to certain voices,” Stockwell adds.
Try ASMR.
Sounds do not have to be inherently sexual in nature.
Sometimes a song or an audio recording of traffic can provide a euphoric experienceeveryone is different.
YouTube is littered with ASMR videos featuring everything from crinkling paper to soft whispers.
“Sometimes the sounds bring flashbacks of a previous lover or sexual encounter,” Howard explains.
“It’s the tone, pitch, and timbre of sounds that stir the passions.”
Explore in nonsexual configs.
Practicing general sensuality will open doors to connecting to auralism in ways that may not have been obvious before.
Celebrate whatever feels good.
“I suggest exploring for get to know yourself better, with as little judgment as possible.”
If labeling it as an auralistic fetish doesn’t feel like a fit, that’s OK too.
Do what feels good to you, and don’t be afraid to think outside of the box!
