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Sexual Tension. What it is, how to play with it and why you must build it with your partner

Sexual Tension. What it is, how to play with it and why you must build it with your partner

Update: 2023-10-31
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This episode dives into that unspoken, magnetic force that women love, men are strangers to and has the ability to keep relationships alive: sexual tension.


To begin, do you know what it is? How would you describe it to someone? Far from a fleeting moment of attraction, sexual tension is a dynamic between you and your partner. An energy that is felt. A strong feeling. A deliberate energy that fuels desire, excitement, and intimacy in long-term and short term relationships alike. Whether you’re looking to reignite a spark or keep the flames burning, this episode breaks down why sexual tension matters and how to master it.


Another way to think of sexual tension is the unspoken, electrifying connection that builds anticipation and desire between partners- but ESPECIALLY for women. It’s not about rushing to the finish line but about creating a charged space where passion can thrive. For men, this often means embracing assertiveness, confidence, healthy dominance and masculinity in a way that engages their partner. For women, it’s about responding to that energy and feeling desired. Without this interplay, relationships can feel stagnant, leading to a drop in attraction and intimacy over time.


How to Build Sexual Tension


Keeping the spark alive requires intentional effort- and again usually on the part of the man. From maintaining steady eye contact to spontaneous, consensual touch, the art of creating tension and seduction can lie in subtlety. Non-verbal cues, intense or even mischievous, playful teasing, and a willingness to show your desire (instead of asking for it) all play a role.


Timing (another important thing to most women) is everything—knowing when and how to initiate intimacy is key to making your partner feel wanted without overwhelming her or taking her by surprise in a bad way. Remember, many women want to experience that rush of being taken or feeing desired—not asked for sex like a mother / child dynamic.  But the being taken part can only be done when trust and consent are firmly established.


Why Men Must Take the Lead


This episode highlights the differences in how men and women initiate intimacy. While men often hesitate or misinterpret cues, women are looking for confidence and decisiveness in their man. Women want to feel pursued, but that doesn’t mean bulldozing past boundaries. The solution? Lead with your energy, make your intentions clear with your CALM body language, and leave the overthinking to her. Sexual tension thrives when both partners lean into their natural dynamics, with men taking initiative and women responding to the energy.


Becoming a Sexual Being


To satisfy your partner fully, you have to embody your sexual energy—not as a forced persona, or actor, but as a natural extension of who you are. Sexual tension isn’t about planning or being mechanical and it's not about role playing; it’s about creating a playful, passionate buildup that keeps both partners excited. Whether you’ve been together for a year or a decade, becoming a sexual being is about consistently showing up with intention, curiosity, and confidence.


Ready to Come Closer?


This episode will teach you how to spark desire, keep intimacy alive, and master the art of sexual tension in your relationship. For more tips on creating passion and connection, visit Closeness.com


Are you ready to come closer? 


CHAPTERS




0:00 Intro




1:39 Men and women show sexual interest differently






3:41 Puppy dog love






8:34 Men and women initiate differently






12:33 What does it look like when a woman makes herself sexually available to you






14:23 Finding the right "time" to initiate






15:58 How to be sexual with your consensual partner






18:37 Why men have a hard time with timing






21:14 Don't ask her to do it, show her






22:16 What it means to bring your masculine energy to the relationship






24:25 Distinguishing consent from asking for sex






28:14 Why can't women initiate?






29:18 Why you must initiate with her






30:14 When women actually do want to initiate






31:44 When is the right time to initiate sex with your partner






35:34 She wants you to take her




39:24 Getting all those bad boy qualities into... you






43:17 How to create a nice sexual buildup






46:20 Be careful of being mechanical and planning it all out






47:38 You must become a sexual being or a sexual person to satisfy her






49:22 All about sexual tension






57:55 Outro

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Sexual Tension. What it is, how to play with it and why you must build it with your partner

Sexual Tension. What it is, how to play with it and why you must build it with your partner

Tari Mannello