Visit These Sex Positive Resorts

If you want to get away and escape to a beautiful place where you can get to know yourself better in more than one way, you might consider visiting a sex resort.

While you might imagine a sex resort as a sort of hedonistic playground where naked people engage in orgies and erotic massages (which isn’t all that far from the truth, depending on where you visit), sexologist Dr. Jessica Oh ‘Reilly says there’s something more. for them than just sex.

“The appeal of sex-positive resorts is often more about communication and friendship than the act of sex itself,” she tells Lifehacker. “Most holidaymakers look to sex-positive resorts to connect with like-minded travelers and build community. Many report that spending time in sex-positive resorts helps to get rid of the sexual shame and stigma that is usually the norm in Western culture.”

In addition to being able to have sex in public, make new erotic connections and discover new sexual exploration, O’Reilly says that many sex-positive resorts are also creating places where you can spend time in the nude, which can offer additional self-esteem boosting benefits. and body image.

“The atmosphere at the best sex-positive resorts is open, non-judgemental, and friendly—regardless of your interests or relationship status,” she says. “And, of course, many report that sex-positive spas improve their sex life—in terms of desire, arousal, passion, and creativity.”

Below, O’Reilly and other sex workers talk about their favorite sex resorts and why.

Hedonism II (Negril, Jamaica)

Hedonism II is a well-known adults-only resort where you can wear optional clothing. There is a sex-positive and open-minded atmosphere here. According to MegaPleasure’s Sex & Relationship Expert, Charlotte Johnson , the resort offers a wide range of activities and themed parties for the adventurous and relaxed. “I would recommend visiting this resort for people who feel like they need a safe and welcoming place to explore their sexual desires and perversions that they may not have had the courage to do before,” she says. “There is also a games room that is open to couples, single women and invited single men from 10:30 pm to 3:00 am!”

Cove Poconos Resorts (Pennsylvania, USA)

Prefer mountains over the beach? Not much in public nudity? Then Angie Rowntree , founder and director of Sssh.com , recommends visiting this chain of resorts that exclusively caters to couples. “In the seclusion of the Poconos, you can slow down and take as much time as you need to breathe and connect with each other,” she says. “We love their jacuzzis in the rooms and the prevailing sense of privacy. Weather permitting, you can definitely get some outdoor activities… or just enjoy the beautiful scenery from your window when you get outside.”

Desire Riviera Maya Resort (Cancun, Mexico)

Desire Riviera Maya is a couples-only resort that offers an erotic and sensual atmosphere. It encourages guests to explore their desires and fantasies in a safe and respectful environment by allowing additional clothing to be worn at the resort, including topless or fully nude. “This resort is popular with swinging couples, but non-swinging couples can also enjoy it,” says Johnson. “This is a place to explore any unspoken desires and kinks. I would suggest purchasing one of the luxury rooms as they have a hot tub which can also be used to spice up your stay!”

Stay and Play (Salinas, California)

Weird and dreaming of the west coast? Rowntree recommends visiting this Monterey resort , an erotic BDSM BnB (“bed and bondage”) that caters to kinksters of every level and class. “Just ‘learn the ropes’? Need advice on gags or the safe use of toys? They’ll have your back,” Rowntree says. “In addition to a huge selection of dungeon sex furniture as well as kinky merchandise for sale on the spot, Stay & Play guarantees you total privacy and privacy.”

Temptation Cancun Resort (Cancun, Mexico)

Temptation Cancun Resort is an adults-only, topless optional and queer-positive resort that fosters a party atmosphere and encourages guests to be themselves and embrace their sexuality. As with others, Johnson says the resort has fun and exciting themed parties and pools that are relaxing and uplifting, where couples can easily spend time together. “However, it is important to note that any sexual activity is prohibited in public places,” she says. “This resort offers all inclusive options, two pools (one sexy and one quieter) and two different à la carte restaurants to pamper yourself!”

Desire Greek Islands Cruise & Temptation Cruises

If you’re bored of being a land-bound drifter, then O’Reilly recommends going on sex-positive cruises like Desire Cruises and Temptation Cruises . “I just got off a Desire Venice-Rome cruise and am about to embark on a Desire cruise to the Greek Islands in a few weeks,” she says. “This is a unique experience that balances a sex-positive environment with great ports so you can enjoy the art, culture, history as well as the erotic side of your vacation.”

She notes that these cruises are for couples, and they offer clothing-free areas (like the pool deck), erotic entertainment, relationship and sexuality workshops (that’s where I come from!) and an onboard game room.

If you’re single or don’t want to travel as a couple, she suggests traveling through their sister cruise company, Temptation Cruises , which offers a similar experience for people of all relationships and arrangements.