Great news, folks: Mercury retrograde doesn’t have to suck… or it can suck in all the right ways.
Leah Levi, a psychologist and resident sex expert at the comprehensive and open-minded dating app Flure, is on deck and loins to explain how to use the energy of Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius to add restorative fire to your boudoir game.
Because the last Mercury retrograde of the year is falling in adventure-loving, freedom-championing Sagittarius, there’s great potential for playful experimentation.
However, as Levi explains, with Mercury retrograde in this sign, there is also the danger of “over-promising, misplaced optimism and unrealistic expectations – a recipe for sexual disaster.rs!”
To make sure you’re feeling more turned on and not crushed this season, Levi’s sharing six sex-positive exercises to make the most of the moment.
Read on to learn more.
Revisit an old fantasy
Retrogrades activate all things with the prefix “re”: revisit, reflect, rededicate, revise, reconnect, renew, reimagine.
In nature and form, this transit is an excellent time to revisit a past fantasy or rekindle an area of dormant bodily expression.
“Mercury retrograde is about revisiting the past. Use this as an opportunity to reconnect with a sexual fantasy you’ve been curious about but never explored,” suggests Levi. “Sagittarius energy encourages courage, so whether it’s role-playing, trying out a new toy, or experimenting with dominance and submission, now is the time to reflect and (carefully) act.”
Focus on the foreplay
While Sagittarius energy gains the thrill of the chase, retrograde periods are a call to slow down and take our time—especially when it comes to intimacy.
As Levi says, “Dedicate an evening to extended foreplay – massage, sensual teasing or even dirty talk. This can rekindle passion with a partner or make solo play more attentive and fulfilling.”
Laugh in the bedroom
“Mercury retrograde is notorious for missteps—embrace them! Sagittarius thrives on humor, so if something goes wrong (awkward positions, a toy mistake, or stumbling over your words during sex), laugh it off,” Levi shares. “Sharing these moments can deepen intimacy and remind you that sex doesn’t have to be perfect to be satisfying.”
Pleasure is imperfect! Sex is fun! Lean back and laugh as hard as you can, people.
Experiment with sex or phone sex
Mercury rules communication, and while the planet’s retrograde can squirm/deteriorate/deteriorate personal connections, digital intimacy can be a direct path to heat.
Levi urges: “Use sex or phone sex to explore fantasies or build sexual tension. Just proofread your texts before you type the thing (Mercury can play tricks with autocorrect!).
Also, double check that the recipient of your fantasy or tasteful nude is really a lover or partner, not a colleague or blood relative.
If shame is not shame – looking at you, Catholics.
Try something adventurous, but keep it simple
“Sagittarius energy craves innovation, so consider exploring a new position, location or technique,” says Levi. “However, avoid anything too complicated or risky that could lead to miscommunication or accidents (eg, complicated slavery arrangements or overly ambitious outdoor adventures).
Reevaluate your flashes
Retrograde is a time of reflection, and Sagittarius – ruled by big-stakes – big-life Jupiter – encourages us to live without limits and become curious about the changing landscape of our desires.
Levi suggests using this period to explore what really gets your blood pumping—whether through fantasy journaling, solo experiments, or open conversations with a partner.
This erotic introspection can lead to a deeper (pun intended), more authentic sexual pleasure.
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