OUR Journal
A glimpse into modern 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.
5 Ways Nile Oil Nourishes Skin and Intimacy
A ritual doesn't have to be elaborate. Sometimes it's as simple as oil, breath, touch. Our Nile Oil is one of those quiet rituals that...
How Modern Intimacy Culture is Changing the Way We Connect
The world moves fast. Faster than our attention spans and even faster than our capacity to notice. In the midst of all that motion it's...
The Ritual of Anointing: Why One Oil is Enough
The ancient Egyptians didn't have twelve bottles. They had one oil—for skin, hair, massage, intimacy, scent. The Egyptians understood what we forgot: luxury isn't complexity....
The Psychology of Desire
Cleopatra never seduced anyone—she didn't have to. We explore the psychology of magnetism, Blue Lotus, and what ancient Egypt understood about desire that we've forgotten:...
Why a river can teach us about desire
Why we named our oil after the Nile: exploring ancient Egyptian wisdom on abundance, attraction, and the ritual of touch. The river as a metaphor...
Beta-Caryophyllene: Calming Compound
Discover why beta-caryophyllene is skincare's most powerful soothing compound. Learn how this ancient botanical works like CBD to calm skin and ease tension.
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
Discover how a simple massage oil can become a ritual of presence and self-connection rather than performance. We invite you to slow down, listen to...
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
Uncover Cleopatra’s ancient secrets of sensuality and self-care rituals. Learn how her legacy inspires modern intimate wellness and empowerment.
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...