Intimacy in a Small Space (Part II)
One of my most read entries on this blog is about intimacy in a small space. It was a personal post inspired by Maude, which is a sexual wellness company whose work and products are geared towards inclusive, accessible modern intimacy and destigmatizing the subject. The company was founded by our bold and brilliant friend, Éva Goicochea, whose work has turned a legacy industry upside-down, forcing it to confront its biases and narrowed viewpoint. I am so proud of her and her team that I want to shout it from the mountaintops.
Since Maude’s launch, Adam and I have used their products because they’re beautifully, artfully, and mindfully designed, plus they’re marketed with dignity. And, when it comes to small spaces, items often get left out in the open, so it helps when those items are visually appealing and even multitasking, like Maude’s.
Here are some of my favorites:
The Drop: See that lovely, dark green tear-drop shaped item on the bath tray? That’s the Drop, a personal massager that can be used for stress relief and pleasure, and is ideal on neck pain, erogenous zones, and joint pain. It is water resistant, has a small canvas carrying case + a travel mode setting so it won’t accidentally turn on when you’re on-the-go, and it is so tastefully designed that it can stay out in the open without shame.
The Burn Massage Candle: Massage is a powerful tool for fighting stress (which can reduce libido), and it releases oxytocin. Maude’s hand-poured burn massage candle is made with skin-softening jojoba and soybean oils, a 100% cotton, lead-free wick, and cruelty-free + vegan ingredients. Let the candle burn for 10–15 minutes, gently blow out the flame, then pour and apply the massage oil. (It will be warm, but not burning hot.)
The Compostable Wipe: You know I prefer reusable everything when possible, but sometimes wipes just come in handy. These are 100% compostable, water-activated, fragrance-free, OEKO-TEX® Certified, and hypoallergenic towels made for gently cleaning skin and sensitive areas.
The Tub Kit: These two products — the Soak and the Bath Salts, are made for solo relaxing or for soaking with a partner. Both are made from hand-harvested blends that infuse water with nourishing vitamins and minerals. Both are vegan and made with cruelty-free ingredients and never tested on animals.
Expect to see more Maude here over time, because intimacy has proven to be a crucially important part of successful small space living for us as a couple.
