OUR Journal
A glimpse into modern intimacy. Writings on intimacy in relationships, between friends, among arts, culture, science and in history. A deep dive, a subtle note, a conversation, a story kept, history learned, advice spoken.
Desire vs. Hassle: Navigating Emotional Clarity in Intimacy
Intimacy is supposed to feel effortless—at least that's the story we're told. It is often said as something easy. The idea is simple. You feel...
Choosing the Right Massage Oil for Sensual Connection
Pause. Just for a second, let the world keep rushing while you don't. Because real intimacy doesn't come with candles, a checklist, or the "perfect...
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The Moment After [A Short by Noén]
This is a memory piece. A love note to the quietest part of intimacy, the after. Not the climax. Not the fall. But the floating. The...
How Organic Massage Oil Enhances Skin, Touch, and Sensual Connection
In a world where wellness and intimacy are increasingly valued, the humble bottle of organic massage oil has become a cornerstone of both self-care and...
On Wanting What Won’t Choose You (And Getting Off On It Anyway)
Why does heartbreak turn us on? A deep dive into emotional masochism, the quiet, shame-laced thrill of spiraling, stalking, and scripting pain before it ever...
Summer flings feel like biting into fruit
A sticky ode to the fleeting chaos of summer flings, Gigi captures the wild, delicious delirium of lust-soaked nights, strangers with honey laughs, and the...
Cleopatra’s Rituals: Sensuality, Sovereignty, and the Origins of Intimate Care
MAY 13, 2025 | MARISA GOLDSTEIN A ritual isn’t a trend—it’s a return. When we talk about self-care and our ten-step skincare routines, ice...
How to Go From ‘Situationship’ to Something Real
In a world of endless options, perhaps the bravest thing we can do is stop treating our desires as secrets to be kept. The situationship...
Happy Hunting: Every Body Has an Egg
A playful, pleasure-forward manifesto that reimagines the Easter egg hunt as a metaphor for exploring bodies, intimacy, and the clitoris, with curiosity, patience, and a...
The Oil of the Moment: Why Castor Oil Is At The Heart of Our Afterplay Ritual
Used by ancient healers, queens, and physicians alike, castor oil has always been a symbol of care, deeply nourishing, soothing, and grounding. At Noén, we...
Tantric Afterplay: The Energy After You Come Is Sacred
What if the real magic of intimacy isn’t in the climax—but in what comes after?Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Tantra, this piece explores the...
You Faked It. They Believed It. Now What?
Faking orgasms may feel like second nature, but beneath the breathy moans and arched backs lies a deeper pattern of putting someone else’s pleasure above...
Why Playing Hard to Get is Actually Killing Your Love Life
Modern dating is built on fear—of rejection, of being too much—but true connection comes not from playing it cool, but from showing up authentically, expressing...
Why Some Lovers Feel Like Home and Others Feel Like a Mistake
Sex is a biological symphony of hormones, but chemistry defies science. Men crash into sleep, women bond through oxytocin, and attraction remains unpredictable—sometimes fueled by...
Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
Intimacy, real intimacy, lives here—in the tension, the teasing, the maddening anticipation we often rush through. It’s not about perfection or performance. It’s in the...
Cleopatra: Our Eternal Muse of Mind, Body, and Ritual
To know Cleopatra is to understand mastery—a fusion of allure and intellect, where beauty and ritual were tools of both power and presence. Inspired by...
Moringa: The Miracle Tree
Revered for its ability to hydrate and heal, Moringa was a staple in ancient skincare and spiritual practices, embodying the essence of resilience and renewal.
January 2025 Horoscopes
There are many ways to ring in a new year, and we like to use these first few weeks to look forward. We collected these...