Through our sense of touch, we connect with the world, with one another, and with our deepest sense of spirituality. At its most basic level, our skin enables us to feel heat and cold, as well as pain and pleasure, that delineate our environment.

1. By OneTaste

2. Through our sense of touch, we connect with
the world, with one another, and with our
deepest sense of spirituality. At its most basic
level, our skin enables us to feel heat and cold,
as well as pain and pleasure, that delineate our
environment.

3. Understanding the properties of skin can help
to expand our awareness of the tremendous
potential for tapping into the positive energy
inherent in our bodies and minds. The
epidermis constitutes the skin’s top layer and
forms the membrane that protects us from the
environment. Formed from collections of
already dead skin cells, the epidermis is
waterproof and contains touch receptors, the
highly sensitive cells that send sensory signals
to our brains.

4. Derived from the Latin term for “over,” the
prefix “epi-” defines the epidermis as lying
over the dermis, the second layer of skin that
contains blood vessels, sweat- and oilproducing glands, hair follicles, nerve endings,
and another layer of touch receptors. The
dermis serves to nourish and otherwise
support the epidermis.

5. Composed of connective tissue and fat,
subcutaneous tissue constitutes the lowest of
the skin’s three layers. It serves as a buffer to
protect the underlying tissue of the body, to
insulate, and to helps control our body
temperature.

6. Referred to as the somatosensory system, the network
of touch receptors and nerve endings throughout the
body transmit all the sensations we feel. The various
kinds of receptors within the body control distinct
categories of sensation, including pressure,
temperature, pain, and position. The greater the
number of receptors that a particular body part
possesses, the more energizing and powerful its
sensations will be. While the lips contain a large
number of receptors, the clitoris in females is another
highly charged area. Through focused orgasmic
meditation and clitoral stroking, partners gain the
ability to experience more satisfying orgasms, increase
individual awareness, and build a sense of
connectedness.