Celebrate Sexual Health Awareness Month: Explore Your Intimacy with My Pleasure Journal

September marks Sexual Health Awareness Month—a reminder that sexual wellbeing is about much more than just preventing illness. It’s also about fostering confidence, pleasure, communication, and self-discovery.

According to the American Sexual Health Association, nearly 50% of women and 31% of men report experiencing some form of sexual dysfunction during their lifetime. At the same time, research shows that people who understand and communicate their desires report higher relationship satisfaction and overall wellbeing. These numbers highlight an important truth: tending to your sexual health includes embracing pleasure as part of the journey.

One accessible, empowering way to do this is through sexual pleasure journalling.

Why Pleasure Journalling Supports Sexual Health

Sexual health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of “physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality.” Journalling can play a powerful role in reaching that balance by helping you:

• Discover what brings joy: Writing allows you to notice patterns in your body and emotions.
• Reduce shame and stigma: Expressing yourself in a private space builds confidence.
• Strengthen communication: Understanding your desires makes it easier to share them with a partner.
• Celebrate progress: A journal becomes a living record of growth, healing, and exploration.

Introducing My Pleasure Journal

To support this practice, we created My Pleasure Journal—a beautifully designed guided journal crafted to help you explore your intimacy with curiosity and compassion. With prompts, reflection exercises, and room for your own notes, it provides structure without judgment.

Whether you’re single, partnered, or exploring your sexuality, My Pleasure Journal helps you:

• Track experiences that bring you joy
• Explore fantasies and curiosities in a safe, private space
• Reflect on boundaries, comfort, and communication
• Build body confidence and self-awareness

It’s more than just a notebook—it’s a tool for empowerment and healing.

How to Begin

Starting is simple. Set aside a few minutes each week to write down:

• What felt good in your body
• Any moments of intimacy, self-care, or discovery
• New questions or desires you want to explore
• How you felt emotionally and physically afterward

By making journalling part of your wellness routine, you’re taking an active step toward prioritizing your sexual health.

Celebrate Sexual Health Awareness Month

This September, let’s expand the conversation beyond prevention and acknowledge pleasure as an essential part of sexual wellbeing. Journaling with My Pleasure Journal is a meaningful, accessible way to connect with yourself and celebrate your journey.

Because sexual health isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about embracing joy, empowerment, and connection.